Thousands of UMD community members watch 2024 solar eclipse
This university's computer, mathematical and natural sciences college, astronomy department and Space Sciences Outreach Cooperative hosted the event.
UMD doctoral student helps discover possible volcano on Mars
The volcano means there might have been or may currently be microbial life on Mars, space historian Rod Pyle said.
UMD community concerned about Purple Line construction’s environmental, health impacts
Dorms along Campus Drive at this university are set to close for part of the summer due to noise from nearby Purple Line work.
UMD community frustrated about lack of communication on tree-cutting in Guilford Woods
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission cut down 11 large trees and about 30 smaller trees starting Feb. 23 for a pipe repair.
UMD set to expand glass recycling across campus
The bins are funded by a $13,000 grant this university received in May to expand glass recycling.
UMD researchers make breakthrough that could lead to climate-resistant crops
The researchers discovered the genes that control the shape of a leaf's edge and the leaf's complexity.
Prince George’s County gets its first weather monitoring station
A mesonet is a network of weather data monitoring stations used to measure the atmosphere and weather near the ground.
1856 Project presents findings exploring university ties to slavery
The project is part of a coalition of more than 100 universities around the world dedicated to investigating the history of slavery in their institutions.
‘He helped to blaze a trail’: UMD community celebrates former chancellor John B. Slaughter
Slaughter, the University of Maryland’s first Black chancellor, died in California on Dec. 6.
UMD students hope new Testudo offerings tradition reduces food insecurity on campus
Members from the student organizations will accept donations from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m from Dec. 12 to Dec. 19.