The Universities of Maryland in College Park and Baltimore would continue to lose opportunities if the institutions remain separated, the former president of the College Park campus, C. Dan Mote, said.
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University of Maryland Police Defend Tornado Warnings
University of Maryland police defended their decision on Friday to send out three urgent alerts that a tornado could hit the campus within minutes.
Growing Algae Could Clean the Chesapeake Bay and Create Biofuel
Typically, algae hurt the bay because they contribute to dead zones, oxygen depleted areas harmful to aquatic life. But by growing fields of algae in a controlled system, the tiny plants can clean water while creating a feedstock for biofuel.
College Students Making Mark in Mobile Apps
Some college students grab part-time jobs at local stores or the school library for extra cash. Megan Monroe, a graduate student at the University of Maryland, builds mobile apps.
University Launches New Crime-Fighting App
Thanks to a new smart phone application, students and staff at the University of Maryland may be able to stay a little safer on campus.
University Merger Talk Gets Largely Positive Campus Response
The idea of merging two University of Maryland institutions — College Park and Baltimore — received a largely positive response Wednesday at a campus forum hosted by UMCP President Wallace D. Loh and Provost Ann Wylie.
University of Maryland Places First in the Solar Decathlon
A team from the University of Maryland built an eco-friendly home that placed first in the 2011 Solar Decathlon that ended Sunday.
Cyber Security on the Rise in Maryland
State officials say there are a growing number of companies specializing in the development of security tools and technology, which is creating jobs throughout the state.
Heating Manure Could Lead to a Cleaner Bay
A new grant program from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture will bring $850,000 to farmers on the Eastern Shore and other areas to install technologically advanced systems to convert waste into green energy.
Explosion Leaves Two UMD Students Injured
An explosion in a Univ. of Maryland lab left two students injured Monday. The explosion occurred as a result of nitric acid and sulfuric acid being combined with a third unknown substance in a waste container, officials said.