USM Foundation News

MD at Risk: New Report Details Sea Level Challenges

A new investigative project coordinated by the Philip Merrill College of Journalism's Capital News Service shows that sea level rise is putting major coastal areas of the state of Md…

Tracking the Kudzu Bug in Maryland

A group of researchers at UMD is spending the summer tracking the latest invasive pest to threaten crops and aggravate homeowners along the East Coast – the kudzu bug.

OMalley announces construction of UMES Boulevard roundabout

ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 11, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced $3.7 million in transportation investments following the passage of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment…

UMD Uncovering Oldest U.S. Community of Free Blacks?

A University of Maryland archaeological team is excavating what may be the oldest community of free African Americans in the United States.

Limiting fishing and improving habitat would allow oyster population to rebound

A new study shows that combining improved oyster restoration methods with limits on fishing in the upper Chesapeake could bring the oyster population back to the Bay in a much shorter…

UMD and Tavis Smiley Launch 75k Innovation Challenge

The University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering, in partnership with broadcaster Tavis Smiley, will launch a $75,000 TS/UM Social Innovation Challenge.

Betty Endicott Scholarship Winner Jenkins Interns With Washington Redskins

SU Social Work Expands Its Behavioral Health Integration Program

UM BioPark, Club UMB Give STEM Education a Boost

Middle school students experience hands-on learning at the UM BioPark and through activities sponsored by Club UMB aimed at making science fun.

Governor announces construction investments for UMES roundabout

ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 11, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced $3.7 million in transportation investments following the passage of the Transportation Infrastructure Investment…