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Standing the Testudo of Time
From Turtlenappings to TikTok Shenanigans, How an Unassuming Reptile Evolved to Represent Terp Spirit
Tribal Loyalties
American Indians have long been denied fair access to homes, health care, schooling and jobs.
For Joseph Kunkel M.Arch. ’09, the mission to change that is personal.
Out of the Shell
Twenty-five years ago, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center opened to support queer Terps who felt invisible, isolated and harassed.
Some of the founders recount its humble start and hard-won victories.
A Trio of Testudos
Print Your Own Terp Covers Showcasing Historic Mascot Images
With $20.6M Investment, UMD Becomes HQ for Clark Scholars Program
A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Investment Gives Program Permanent Home
An Xceptional Challenge
Initiative to Award Up to $2M for Student Solutions to Grand Challenges
Commanders’ Offices to ‘Touchdown’ in Discovery District
Relocation Expected to Expand Partnerships With UMD
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying
In Wilderness Survival Class, Students Rely on Wits, Not a Whiteboard
An Out-of-This-World Mentor
Adviser for Decades of Space, Robot Competitions Isn’t Powering Down
Harmony Between AI and Violin Instruction?
Researchers Develop Online Platform to Improve, Expand Instrumental Education
Back in Full Swing
Former UMD All-Star Steps Up to the Plate as Head Coach
Sports Briefs
Tagovailoa Named Big Ten’s All-Time Passing Leader; Expanded Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex Opens
AI Offers Hope on Dangerous Ground
Researchers Pinpoint Unexploded Shells, Rockets in Ukraine’s Agricultural Regions
Talking Politics—Without Getting the Silent Treatment
Ask an Expert: Advice for Real Life
What the Bio-Nose Knows
Futuristic Smeller Uses Talents of Living Cells
The FEWture of Food Forests
Persimmons, Pawpaws and Beach Plums Thrive in Edible Ecosystems
In the Shadow of History
At Robert E. Lee’s Former Residence, Researcher Opens Door to Overlooked Legacies
A Soaring Success
Bald Eagle Expert Joins Legendary Explorers Club Honorees
Towering Ambitions for Forecasts
Maryland Mesonet to Provide Early Weather Warning in a Changing Climate
PROGRESS on Gun Violence
Initiative to Offer Research, Solutions to National Crisis
Alumni Association News
The Alumni Excellence Awards
Capital-area Chronicler Turns the Page
Departing Washington Post Columnist Shares 20 Years of Family Tales, Reader Favorites
Class Notes
News on Friends and Classmates
Ahead of the Game
Sports Journalist’s Podcast Links Women’s Success in Careers to Experiences on the Field and Court
Alum’s Photo to Live ‘Forever’ on Stamp
Image Chosen by Postal Service Opened New Avenues to Treat Brain Diseases
Cheese the Day
5 Tips for Making a Board Bursting With Flavor and Color
A Match Made in Lot 1
Alums Celebrate Wedding at Homecoming Tailgate
Road-Ready Reptile
An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History
Monumental Mainstay
Testudo Watches Over McKeldin Mall From Perch of Nearly 60 Years