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Jeanette Epps to Deliver University of Maryland’s 2026 Commencement Address

Apr 8, 2026

The NASA astronaut and UMD alumna will address graduates of the state’s flagship university at the campus ceremony on May 20, 2026

University of Maryland Expands Partnership with IonQ to Advance Quantum Computing and Quantum Networking

Apr 16, 2026

New Multi-Million-Dollar Agreement Strengthens Capital of Quantum Initiative, Expands UMD’s Leadership in Next-Generation Quantum Research

Advancing the Capital of Quantum: UMD Hosts ARLIS Groundbreaking

Apr 15, 2026

On World Quantum Day, the University of Maryland dedicated a new Intelligence and Security facility located in the heart of the Discovery District

UMD Celebrates Maryland Day 2026

Apr 14, 2026

Annual event celebrating the campus and community returns April 25, 2026

UMD Graduate Programs Earn High Rankings from U.S. News

Apr 7, 2026

Dozens of Schools and Specialties Among Top 25

Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center (ESJLTC) framed by spring foliage on April 9, 2025.

New UMD Study Reveals $502K Investment Per Child in the U.S., With Biggest Gaps in Early Childhood

Mar 31, 2026

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Daniel Trielli, Assistant professor of media and democracy, on how generative AI can increase the spread of political misinformation

The Telegraph

April 14, 2026

Beyond oil: How Iran, facing curbs, diversified its economy with self-reliance, China aid

The Baltimore Banner

April 2, 2026

What McCormick’s expanding pantry could mean for its Maryland hometown

WMAR

March 25, 2026

Vehicle safety isn't a game, but researchers are using one to give AI 'guardrails' for self-driven cars

CBS News

March 16, 2026

University of Maryland researchers create device to track how often people fart

WalletHub

March 2, 2026

Best Credit Cards for Young Adults

Parade.com

February 28, 2026

15 Iconic 1950s Inventions That Changed the World

The Washington Post

February 23, 2026

WTOP

February 13, 2026

Maryland Matters

February 13, 2026

WUSA 9

January 28, 2026

The Baltimore Sun

January 16, 2026

The Chronicle of Higher Education

November 18, 2025

The Baltimore Banner

November 13, 2025

WMAR

November 6, 2025

Bloomberg

November 5 ,2025

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