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A new study in the journal Nature is the first to reveal fascinating details about the orbital and rotational patterns of Pluto and its five known moons.

The project, which involves researchers from seven U.S. universities and centers, is funded by a five-year, $4.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Ten faculty members were promoted to professor or associate professor with tenure effective July 1, 2015.

Melissa Kenney, a research assistant professor in the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, guided the vision and development of the indicators system.

Six decades of data show that with warmer temperatures, potato leafhoppers arrive sooner, do more damage.

Summer losses eclipse winter losses for the first time on record.

The university's first Rhodes Scholar in four decades, Cao will study pharmacology at the University of Oxford this fall.

This competitive fellowship provides up to $90,000 in support for two years of graduate study.

Gates is a Distinguished University Professor, University System of Maryland Regents Professor and John S. Toll Professor of Physics at UMD.

Five undergraduates across college receive funding for summer research, travel and educational enrichment.

Alumnus Willie May also serves on the college's Board of Visitors.