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At the University of Maryland, we are forging ahead as our moment and our impact grow. With the might of our Terp community surrounding us, we are pushing Forward to make the extraordinary possible. 

Tomorrow's Trailblazers

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A fellowship program for students pursuing a Ph.D. in Operations Management and Management Science has been implemented by the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. 

Smith Provides PhD Fellowships Named for Michael Ball

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In October, the University of Maryland and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) launched a new yearlong afterschool robotics program in five middle schools, in partnership with community organizations

UMD and MCPS Partner to Launch New Afterschool Program Integrating Robotics, Youth Voice, and Social and Emotional Learning

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A generous gift from Jeff Saul (M.S. ’91, Ph.D. ’98, physics) and his wife Joy Watnik-Saul honors the memory of an internationally recognized professor and supports physics education research at UMD.

Remembering and Giving Back

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Four PhD students are part of the 2025 cohort of ALISE Emerging Scholars

Emerging Voices: INFO’s Doctoral Scholars Shape the Future of LIS Education

Bold and Brave Solutions

Gabriela Arp working in Brantley Hall's lab.

Gabriela Arp, a Ph.D. candidate in UMD’s Biological Sciences Graduate Program, says our gut microbiomes house hormone transformers with the power to change our bodies and brains.

A Gutsy Approach to Human Hormones

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New advances in soft robotics and wearable devices have established a need for stretchable electronic components that can withstand mechanical deformation while sustaining their optimal performance.

Automating Wearable Electronics Design: How Next-Generation Devices Could Be Engineered by AI

Vanessa Frias-Martinez (left) speaks with Louiqa Raschid, a professor in the Robert H. Smith School of Business with an appointment in UMIACS.

INFO Professor Vanessa Frías-Martínez helps build trustworthy AI systems that deliver guidance in high-stakes situations.

UMIACS: Building AI That Keeps Users Safe Across Cultures and Crises (ft. Vanessa Frias-Martinez)

Stronger Communities

Carol and Bob Baker, a woman and a man standing next to one another, each wearing a red University of Maryland polo shirt.

The unveiling of the new facility celebrates the opening of a state-of-the-art home for our nationally prominent basketball programs.

Maryland Athletics Receives $2.5M Gift, Brings Bakers' Total Commitment to $10M

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Distinguished lecture series launches, dedicated to the rigorous exploration of Israeli politics, society, culture and foreign affairs.

Gildenhorn Family Gift Supports Signature Lecture Series

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A profile of HCIM alum Kaush Ganesh.

Alumni Profile: The Human Firewall: Why Cybersecurity Needs UX

Fearless Starts Here

Fearless Starts Here
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Forward Campaign Co-Chair

Jimmy Reyes '85

"This campaign is about building a future as bold as the dreams that walk this campus daily. It’s about the fearless spirit that defines Maryland in every area of study. It’s about every student and every breakthrough.”

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