UMD Dedicates IDEA Factory

 The building’s cornerstone investment came from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation’s Building Together: An Investment for Maryland in 2017.

2022 Hunger Report

Insights on food insecurity, inequity, and inclusive recovery in the Greater Washington region.

New Public Art Gives Soul to the 11th Street Bridge Park

In a few years, the 11th Street Bridge Park will span the Anacostia River, finally realizing the ambitious vision to bring both sides of Washington, D.C. together through art, landscape architecture, and a shared commitment to equitable development. 

Arne Sorenson Excellence in Leadership Awards 2022

“Arne Sorenson Excellence in Leadership Awards will recognize outstanding achievements of leaders whose contributions to the economic club and the community deserve special recognition.”

Justin Schwartz named interim Penn State executive vice president and provost

Justin Schwartz, Harold and Inge Marcus Dean in the College of Engineering, will assume the role of Penn State’s interim executive vice president and provost on Aug. 15.

1 Out of 3 People in D.C. Region Face Food Insecurity, Survey Finds

The analysis, culled from a random sampling survey of nearly 4,000 residents across the region, also presents a deeper illustration of how hunger’s impact has changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. 

In D.C., Seniors Often Struggle to Find Food

The city has the highest rate of senior food insecurity in the country.

edX and University of Maryland Launch New Online Product Management Master’s Degree

Informed by student and market demand, a first-of-its-kind, competitively priced, fully online degree program is now accepting applications.

World-Renowned Theoretical Physicist Dr. Jim Gates is Rejoining the University of Maryland on July 1

“The University of Maryland, College Park has been the main secret sauce turbo-charging my professional activities and I am looking forward to this once more,” Gates said.