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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Astronomer Sylvain Veilleux helped to detect dust far outside the body of a galaxy in a reservoir of hot gas, raising questions about how these particles survived such a long and volatile journey.