UMD Scientists Discover Hidden Differences May Help Cells Evade Drug Therapy
Sep 10, 2019
The discovery suggests “functional mosaicism” could explain some antibiotic resistance and cancer relapse
University of Maryland Ranked Amongst the Best Public Colleges in the Nation by The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report for 2020
Sep 9, 2019
The university lands again in the top 25 and additionally ranks high as a best college for veterans and ethnic diversity
Lockheed Martin Awards $3M to UMD's Clark School of Engineering
Sep 4, 2019
The gift will fund aerospace research while increasing opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields
Enzyme Known for Promoting Cancer Also Protects Healthy Cells
Sep 3, 2019
UMD researchers discovered that telomerase, which “immortalizes” cancer cells, also prevents tumors and slows a key stage in normal cell death
UMD-Led Astronomy Team Finds Golden Glow From a Distant Stellar Collision
Aug 28, 2019
Astronomers re-examined data from a 2016 gamma-ray burst and found a signature that perfectly matches a gold- and platinum-producing explosion observed by LIGO in 2017
University of Maryland Listed Among the Nation’s Best Colleges for Student Voting
Aug 27, 2019
University of Maryland Launches Quantum Technology Center
Aug 22, 2019
The new research center will catalyze the development of high-impact quantum technologies
UMD to Open New Space for Discovery and Collaboration in Crystal City in 2020
Aug 21, 2019
“Discovery Center” will foster innovation among students and faculty, local residents and employees, and alumni in the area
University of Maryland Appoints Dr. Yvette L. Rooks as Director of Sports Medicine and Lead Team Physician
Aug 21, 2019
New hire marks the culmination of UMD’s implementation of recommendations by two external reviews of its football program
University of Maryland Statement on August 18, 2019 Pressurization Incident
Aug 21, 2019