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Spring 2025 map showing core quantum entities in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia: federal agencies and labs, quantum companies, quantum resources and university-affiliated research centers

State, UMD to Build ‘Capital of Quantum’

High-Tech Field Will Bring Transformative Advances, Leaders Say

Spring 2025 group of nine holds documents at table with UMB, UMD tablecloth

$10M Gift Propels New Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine

State Initiative Adds $12.5M to Investment From Edward and Jennifer St. John

Spring 2025 Kermit the Frog

An Unforgettable ‘Kermencement’

Alum Jim Henson’s Beloved Muppet Named Speaker for Campus Ceremony

Winter 2025 students walk past the sundial on McKeldin Mall

UMD Climbs to No. 17 Among Public Universities in U.S. News’ Ranking

Record-High Placement Reflects Improvements in Graduation Rates, Student-to-Faculty Ratio, Alums’ Earnings

Fall 2024 Purple Line track being laid on campus

Track Record

Newly Laid Tracks for Purple Line Curve Up to Campus Drive

Fall 2024 cartoon lock that says "fake"

Seal of AI-pproval

System Could Derail Video Fakes, Deep or Shallow

Fall 2024 lock illustration

Lab Awarded Record-Setting Research Contract of Up to $500M

Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security Addresses National Challenges With a Human-Centered Lens

Fall 2024 Thea LaFond cheers with Dominica flag

2 Terps Take Gold

Triple Jumper, Basketball Player Earn Top Honors in Paris Olympics

Spring 2024 Melvin Edwards poses with statue

‘David’s Dream’ Shines

Sculpture Dedicated to Late Groundbreaking Artist

Spring 2024 hand writes math formula on whiteboard

$27.2M Gift to Support Math Research, Outreach

Funding to Endow Brin Mathematics Research Center, Establish Endowed Chair, Launch a Summer Camp for Maryland High Schoolers

Spring 2024 pixelated hand

Institute AIMs for Ethical AI Development

Interdisciplinary Research to Focus on Responsible Use of Revolutionary Tech

Spring 2024 Chemistry Building exterior

Formula for Discovery

New Chemistry Building to Ignite Quantum, Sustainability Research

Winter 2024 Testudo turtle mascot with open arms. Vintage mascot photos in background

Standing the Testudo of Time

From Turtlenappings to TikTok Shenanigans, How an Unassuming Reptile Evolved to Represent Terp Spirit

Winter 2024 McKeldin Mall at sunrise

Monumental Mainstay

Testudo Watches Over McKeldin Mall From Perch of Nearly 60 Years

Winter 2024 "Testudo II" wheels near stands at football game

Road-Ready Reptile

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History

Winter 2024 Zebrafish stamp

Alum’s Photo to Live ‘Forever’ on Stamp

Image Chosen by Postal Service Opened New Avenues to Treat Brain Diseases