Maryland’s university for the environment honored Senator Ben Cardin last night with the Reginald V. Truitt Environmental Award for his legacy of environmental leadership. #environment #leader University System of Maryland bit.ly/49DFb4p

In a new op-ed for MoCo360.Media, Anne Khademian shares how the READY Institute will use data sharing and information from USG, MCPS, @MontgomeryColl, and University System of Maryland to revolutionize education and careers in Montgomery County MD. Read now: bit.ly/moco360-ready

Calling all student, faculty & staff entrepreneurs! The Maryland Launch Fund is accepting applications from USM-affiliated, early-stage startups for its 2024 grant cycle. Read about eligibility requirements, application process & previous grantees at: usmd.edu/launch

The Salisbury University Student Government Association hosted its annual 'I Love Salisbury' event on Saturday & hundreds of SU students turned out to beautify the city's parks, playgrounds & other sites. We're so #USMproud to see our universities giving back to neighboring communities!

On Saturday, Frostburg State University held a dedication for its new Education & Health Sciences Center, with students, FSU faculty & administrators, and local & state leaders standing by to celebrate the ribbon cutting with Governor Wes Moore & tour the building's labs. times-news.com/news/fsu-offic…

Maryland innovation is headed to the moon! Among 3 instruments selected for the NASA Artemis III mission is the Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, a project led by UMBC planetary scientist Mehdi Benna with UMD Geology's Nick Schmerr as deputy PI.
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Happy 200th Birthday to Maryland Carey Law! Maryland Carey Law will celebrate their bicentennial today & reflect on their legacy of service, preparing leaders who fight for justice in our courts & contribute thousands of hours of free legal services each year. thedailyrecord.com/2024/04/11/mar…

The USM & MD DPSCS Division of Correction have signed a groundbreaking agreement to bring higher education to every state correctional facility. Each USM university will outline the specific program(s) to be offered at agreed-upon facilities. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/crim…

Don't miss out! ⏰ The University System of Maryland Women's Forum celebrates the achievements of students, faculty, and staff from across the University System of Maryland through our award and scholarship programs! 📢

Applications are now open! The deadline is June 15th! 🔥 Apply here! ➡️ usmwomensforum.org/awards.html

Today, we celebrated the dedication of our new Chemistry Building, which will serve as a hub for #QuantumChemistry , molecular nanoscience and sustainability research!

Read more about the building and the key research that will happen here: go.umd.edu/chem-dedication

On May 4, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology IMET will open its doors to the public for a FREE day of hands-on science! Explore marine life & meet scientists engaged in cutting-edge research throughout the Chesapeake Bay! Register now to reserve your spot!

Fantastic chat w students who are parents: 1-6 children; infants to young adults. Most work full-time; involved in their kids’ school. Most are transfer students who need smooth pathways. They brought invaluable insights re making University System of Maryland campuses more parent-friendly. 🧵

The Maryland Launch Fund is seeking applications for the 2024 grant cycle. Open to startups founded by USM students, faculty, staff & alumni; founded on USM intellectual property; or located in USM research parks, incubators, or RISE Zones.
Apply by May 6: usmd.edu/launch

.University System of Maryland proudly joins Greater Baltimore Committee, Baltimore Community Foundation & Governor Wes Moore in the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Alliance, offering expertise, education & workforce development to ensure we come back stronger than ever. mtbs.gbc.org

#MarylandTough #BaltimoreStrong

A team of 30 #UMD students, faculty and friends are in Indiana for #Eclipse2024 !

They're part of NASA’s Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, gaining valuable data about the atmosphere and environment from balloons 80,000 feet in the sky. go.umd.edu/49xMYAu

A momentous day for the USM! On Friday, Mark R. Ginsberg Mark Ginsberg was formally installed as the 15th president of @TowsonU. Regents Chair Linda Gooden & Chancellor Jay A. Perman, MD performed ceremonial duties & delivered good wishes on behalf of the entire USM.
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Congratulations to 3 UMD Science students for being named Goldwater Scholars! The prestigious national scholarships encourage students to pursue STEM advanced study and research careers.

#UMD ’s 49 scholarships in the past 15 years rank #2 in the U.S. go.umd.edu/3PJWYjb

The USM has named Michael Sandler, chief executive & partner at EM3 Communications, as Vice Chancellor for Communications & Marketing. He previously led communication & marketing at University of Colorado & George Mason University & brings 25+ yrs of media & marketing expertise. usmd.edu/newsroom/news/…

A new residence hall going up Coppin State University isn't focused on growth, but on retention. Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins is requiring freshmen/sophomore residency bc schools w dense on-campus housing yield better retention & grad rates & greater student satisfaction. bizjournals.com/baltimore/news…

The Board of Regents' Faculty Awards are the highest honor presented by the Board of Regents to exemplary faculty members within the USM. Read about this year's winners from Salisbury University & our other USM universities!
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