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. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly February 29, 2024
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. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly February 28, 2024
UMD entomology department set to study rare cicada emergence Faculty in the University of Maryland’s entomology department plan to study two cicada broods this spring. Freelance Reporter February 20, 2024
UMD researchers say deer could transmit COVID-19, other respiratory viruses to humans The pair hope to understand the most common points of contact between deer and humans to mitigate future respiratory outbreaks. Fiona Roy November 6, 2023
UMD researchers creating video-calling platform for inclusive workplace communication The Fostering Inclusivity through Technology platform seeks to help remedy workplace miscommunications between autistic and non-autistic people Fiona Roy October 20, 2023
Some expired COVID-19 tests are still usable. Here’s how you can check. Some tests from pharmacies and this university's health center are marked as expired. Fiona Roy September 24, 2023
UMD and IonQ celebrate National Quantum Laboratory opening The research center is the nation’s first facility that allows researchers to use a commercial-grade quantum computer. Olivia Borgula September 20, 2023
New Maryland law expands composting on campus and beyond The law aims to prevent waste before it occurs, feed people and animals, recycle non-edible food waste and reduce greenhouse gasses emitted from landfills. Fiona Roy September 6, 2023
Local leaders celebrate ‘first of its kind’ drone developed by UMD students The drone's creators showcased its capabilities in a live demonstration Wednesday. Maximo Legaspi August 30, 2023
UMD students aim to inform community about AI through hacking competition HackAPrompt challenges participants to outsmart large language models like ChatGPT by tricking the AIs into saying certain phrases. Nick Elliott May 12, 2023