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An End to the Bleeding
The mayor of Knoxville, Tenn., picked up a UMD researcher’s book on preventing gun violence.
The resulting partnership could be a model for how cities can create safer streets.
Deconstructing Maryland’s Open House
As UMD celebrates 25 years of Maryland Day, we share behind-the-scenes stories and stats
D.C. History by the Forkful
Anthropology Alum’s Food Tour Dishes Out Tales From ‘Black Broadway,’ Taste of Immigrant Culinary Traditions

School of Public Policy Building Named for Thurgood Marshall
Future Supreme Court Justice Helped Desegregate UMD

UMD Poised to Do More Good
New Opportunities Announced; Campus Icon Unveiled

‘Wimpy Kid’ Statue Debuts in Stamp
Protagonist of Long-Running Jeff Kinney ’93 Book Series Immortalized on Campus

A ‘Declaration of Unity’ in New Space
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council Celebrate Agora’s Opening

A Wonder-foal Surprise
Terps Fundraise, Unite to Provide Quality Care for Unexpected Four-Legged Friend

Moving to a Culture of Reuse
Store Offers Free, Gently Used Res Hall Requisites


Live From New York, It’s a Terp!
Choral Director and Singers Back Up Coldplay on ‘SNL’

Tiny Turtles, Big Lessons
Hatchlings Bring Science, Math and History to Life

Terps With Bushy Tails
With Popular Instagram Account, Students Keep an Eye on the Squirrels

Muscling Up Global Support
Worldwide Terps Group Provides Guidance, Community for International Student-Athletes

Sports Briefs
Achievements by Women’s Basketball, Softball and Gymnastics Teams

$30M in Grand Challenges Grants Awarded
Unprecedented UMD Research Program Targets Climate, Racial Justice, Energy and More

Maryland, Start Your Engines
Survey Shows Cars Fuel Post-COVID Commute

Wildlife Ecologist Explains How to Get Ticks Off, Not Ticked Off
Ask a Researcher: Advice for Real Life

An On-Campus Oscar Nominee
Researcher Executive-Produced Lauded Documentary

Roll Over, Paper Towels
Engineers’ Picker-Upper Is Even Quicker

A Season of Healing
REI-Funded Center Promotes Nature-Based Research and Reparation

Antidote to Overdoses: A Universal Treatment
New Compound Fights Both Fentanyl and Meth in Bloodstream

Why Noncompetes Could Soon Be a Non-Thing
Maryland Economist’s Studies Fueled Federal Drive to Ban Controversial Employee Contracts

Alumni Association News
Alums Share Advice at Terps Under 30, Women’s Leadership Development Conference

Party Queen, Behind the Scenes
Alum Highlights Black Chefs, Artists at NYC-Based Event Agency

Serving Up Time-Honored Flavors Fast
Friends’ Fresh Take on Indian Cuisine Expands Across D.C. Area

Following the Yellow Brick Road
Alum to Head International Wizard of Oz Club

Renovation Sensations
Thousands Follow Alums on TikTok, Instagram

Class Notes
News on Friends and Classmates

Underexposed
Can You Help Us Identify These Terps?

In the Sling of Things
Students Embrace Warmer Weather on McKeldin Mall