U.S. chief data scientist returns to UMD for talk on future of field
DJ Patil landed a job as the first U.S. chief data scientist in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
UMD students organize fundraising gala to honor “Baltimore Batman”
For almost a decade and a half, Lenny Robinson gave sick children hope and “changed their world.” Friday’s fundraiser aimed to help keep his legacy alive.
Leslie King-Hammond leads Driskell Center lecture on evolution of African-American art
Hammond’s work with African-American art and children from Baltimore inspired her to work with organizations that would help students continue to express their frustrations and struggles through art.
UMD athletic coaches talk leadership on and off the field
Four University of Maryland athletic coaches spoke to an audience of about 25 students and faculty members.
Steve Chen elected University of Maryland RHA president for next academic year
The organization’s newly elected president and vice president will take office May 3.
UMD University Senate approves updated Strategic Plan
The strategic plan would introduce new majors, increase graduate fellowship funding and emphasize recruiting minority faculty.
Potomac River receives best grade ever on health report
The river earned a “D” in 2011 and a “C” in 2013 from the conservancy report.
UMD student donates stem cells to leukemia patient
“The opportunity to give somebody who is struggling from cancer another chance of life … I saw it as my responsibility as a human being.”
Research shows more mothers opting for out-of-hospital births
About 1.5 percent of all U.S. births now occur outside hospitals.
Dining Services outlines technology behind new program’s hand scanners
Starting in the fall, dining halls will have biometric hand scanners.