UMD will not require proof of negative COVID test to return to campus
Students, faculty and staff are still required to submit proof of their booster shot.
USM requires COVID booster for students living on campus this spring
Those with previous exemptions won't need to get the booster.
UMD researchers use food waste to create bioplastics, cleaner energy
The research team uses bacteria to break down food waste and turn it into bioplastics.
UMD sees rise in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving break
The trend reflects an increase in COVID-19 cases nationally.
UMD researchers analyze how trees in urban areas could decrease stormwater
The researchers published their findings in Nature magazine in November.
UMD voting turnout higher in presidential election than national average, study finds
The university has been higher than the national average since the 2016 election.
This chatbot from UMD professors will answer questions about maternal, infant health
The professors are still designing the bot, and once it is released it will be available as a phone app.
UMD researchers lead project on boosting health literacy in underserved communities
The project partnered with the Asian American Center of Frederick, the Frederick County Health Department and the Health Care Coalition.
UMD professor awarded $20k grant for research on gardening, mental health
Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, a professor in the public health school, launched a project that combines health information with gardening tools for residents in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County.
With pandemic exposing health disparities, Maryland launches health equity commission
The commission will give advice on issues of racial, ethnic, cultural or socioeconomic health disparities.