New students need lecturers, not research professors, in introductory courses Impressionable young freshmen need the best first impressions of their majors. Ravi Panguluri October 11, 2022
UMD students can now major in fermentation science The major includes foundational STEM classes and courses in nutrition and food science, technical writing and biochemistry. Christine Zhu November 2, 2021
A social data science major is coming to UMD in fall 2022 The major will prepare students to create products such as datasets and models about human activity and behavior. Joelle Anselmo April 25, 2021
UMD students will soon be able to major in biocomputational engineering The field combines biology, physics and data science. Chloe Goldberg March 13, 2020
A new UMD major focuses on the development of Christianity, Judaism and Islam The degree program is housed under the Jewish Studies department. Chloe Goldberg February 27, 2020
Neuroscience major set to come to UMD next semester Current freshmen and sophomores will be able to transfer into the major starting in June. Clara Longo de Freitas February 5, 2020
UMD needs a disability studies department Disability studies will shape the future, and we should get on board. Liyanga de Silva February 2, 2020
A proposed UMD real estate major aims for a socially conscious approach to development The Board of Regents' education committee recently approved a proposal for the major. Chloe Goldberg January 30, 2020
UMD students’ petition for a sign language major has more than 500 signatures Only two sign language courses are being offered this semester. Chloe Goldberg January 27, 2020
Board of Regents OKs new major at UMD focused on virtual reality design The major, called immersive media design, will combine computer science and art. Chloe Goldberg December 2, 2019