In his inaugural address, President Darryll Pines shares his vision for UMD The university will invest $40 million to recruit faculty from underrepresented groups. Eric Neugeboren April 22, 2021
An update to UMD’s conflict of interest policy is pending approval by the USenate The University Senate is set to vote on it by the end of the year. Joelle Anselmo March 25, 2021
UMD research spaces will expand to 75 percent occupancy on April 5 Research is currently operating at 50 percent capacity. Madison Peek March 24, 2021
Death by design: Windows in UMD’s buildings are killing birds A UMD lecturer began a project in 2017 to monitor the bird collisions. Jonathan Tercasio November 2, 2020
UMD researchers have found traces of the COVID-19 virus in campus wastewater The researchers are working with administrators to develop a response plan. Eric Neugeboren October 22, 2020
A Halloween without pumpkins: UMD fights effects of climate change on Maryland crops Climate change can also explain why the fall foliage is a looking a little less vivid this year. Brent Abel October 22, 2020
UMD survey finds gap between parents’ child care needs and university-provided services Flexible meeting and work times were the most common type of support received. Clara Longo de Freitas September 14, 2020
UMD researcher awarded $3.5 million to develop a Lyme disease vaccine Maryland has the 12th highest incidence of Lyme disease among all states. Brent Abel September 8, 2020
UMD launches interdisciplinary research initiative to support new professors The program is one of President Pines’ initial goals. Brent Abel September 1, 2020
UMD to enter Phase 2 of on-campus research resumption in two weeks The announcement comes after in-person undergraduate instruction was delayed by two weeks. Amanda Hernández August 12, 2020