UMD president Darryll Pines gives updates on campus facilities plan in State of the Campus address Pines highlighted the recently-finalized Campus Facilities Plan and a new chemistry building opening this spring. Marijke Friedman March 7, 2024
UMD exhibition explores history of student activism for underrepresented groups The exhibit revisits historical moments of student activism on campus for underrepresented groups. Freelance Reporter December 6, 2023
UMD professor wins the world’s most prestigious criminology award The Stockholm Prize is awarded to “outstanding achievements in criminological research” or research that aids in crime reduction. Freelance Reporter November 27, 2023
UMD announces new undergraduate research office The Office of Undergraduate Research will bring together students, faculty and staff from across campus departments to create research opportunities. Savannah Grooms November 17, 2023
UMD professor’s research reveals molten rock layer above Mars’ core The researchers used seismic data from NASA’s InSight mission to provide evidence of a molten layer around Mars’ liquid metal core. Apurva Mahajan November 7, 2023
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
UMD GRAD Day features interdisciplinary student research Almost 50 graduate students presented research in various fields. Marwa Barakat April 6, 2023
UMD President Darryll Pines talks ChatGPT, research at the State of the Campus The university now has 67 members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine among its faculty. Nene Narh-Mensah March 8, 2023
Black researchers at UMD advocate for representation, mentorship Black researchers at this university are opening new paths for Black students by showing them the options available to them. Olivia Nicholson February 28, 2023