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September 1 University of Maryland Announces Launch of the University of Maryland Research Leaders Fellows Program Read |
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September 1 UMD Wins Five-Year Grant from the Department of Education The grant will provide additional counseling and academic services to low-income and first-generation college students. Read |
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August 19 UMD’s U.S. EDA Center to assist Maryland Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 New $300,000 grant will boost recovery efforts, build roadmap for resiliency Read |
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August 19 UMD Researchers Discover a New Role for a Well-Known Molecule as a Plant Hormone, with Implications for Seed Production and Crop Yield Findings could help rewrite textbooks, translating to practical applications for plant reproduction Read |
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August 14 UMD Researchers Identify Structure of Blue Whirls Discovered in 2016, the phenomenon could provide a source of clean energy from hydrocarbon fuels and lead to improved oil spill remediation Read |
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August 12 University of Maryland Partners with Big Ten Academic Alliance in Online Course Sharing Program Read |
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August 12 University of Maryland Joins Common Application for 2020-2021 Additional application option increases access and equity for prospective students Read |
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July 27 New Study in Worms Shows Three Medications Currently on the Market May Have Unexpected Effects University of Maryland researchers suggest worms can help detect potential drug safety issues Read |
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July 17 UMD Announces SAT/ACT Tests Optional for Spring and Fall 2021 Admission Read |
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July 14 University of Maryland Solidifies Commitment to International Students University System of Maryland and State of Maryland file lawsuit against ICE; UMD implementing additional measures to protect students’ residency status Read |
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July 8 Commission Reaffirms UMD’s Accreditation The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed the University of Maryland’s accreditation, following a nearly yearlong review Read |
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June 29 University of Maryland Main Administration Building Named for Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, Jr. Maryland Senate President Emeritus Honored for His Role in Transforming Higher Education in Maryland Read |
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June 24 Maryland-led, Multi-institutional Research Team Receives $10M to Transform Shellfish Farming with Smart Technology UMD Engineers lead new multidisciplinary effort to develop new technologies for shellfish aquaculture and a sustainable management framework to help shellfish farmers realize larger economic and environmental benefits. The project also has an import education and workforce development component. Read |
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June 18 University of Maryland Named No. 1 College in U.S. For LGBTQ+ Students Campus Pride/BestColleges 2020 Lists Recognize Inclusivity, Academic Support, Affordability Read |
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June 18 UMD Leads $10M USDA Project to SustainCorn Belt Agricultural Production UMD leads USDA project to to help Corn Belt farmers more efficiently use water and crop nutrients Read |