Neal Rangarajan Combines Computer Science and Medicine

Rangarajan is one of the students in the first cohort of the University of Maryland’s new B.S.-M.D. program.

Anisha Campbell Wins USM Board of Regents Staff Award

The USM Board of Regents has recognized Dr. Anisha Campbell for her Exceptional Contribution as Associate Director for Terrapin Teachers at UMD. 

New Study Shows Island Ant Communities in Sharp Decline

UMD entomologist Evan Economo’s novel approach to studying ant populations revealed signs of decline in 79% of species found only in Fiji.

UMD Rises to Top 10 on Forbes’ Top Colleges Lists

UMD continued its rise in Forbes' America's Top Colleges, reaching No. 10 among public institutions in the 2025-26 ranking.

Physicist Brings High Energy to UMD With Laser-Made Plasmas

Assistant Professor Will Fox’s lab will include a laser capable of creating and colliding plasmas, the most abundant—but least understood—state of matter.

UMD-led AI System Aims to Save Lives Endangered by Extreme Weather

UMD scientists are leading a multi-national effort to create an AI-powered early warning system for disease outbreaks.

This Teen Solved a 40-Year-Old Math Mystery. Now She’s Seeking a Ph.D. at UMD.

New Terp plans to delve into research and spread joy of math to younger kids.

UMD Student Scientists Take on West Nile Virus

Six undergraduates gained hands-on research experience studying the mosquitoes that carry and spread West Nile virus.

NSF Funding Fuels Wildland Fire AI Research at UMD

A $1.86 million project aims to develop tools for detection and forecasting. 

Remembering Former Dean Jacob Robert "Bob" Dorfman (1937-2025)

Dorfman played a critical role in laying the foundation for UMD to achieve excellence.

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