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Maglev train could spell trouble for Prince George’s County communities

By Nicole Blanchard Many Prince George’s County local governments have convened throughout the past month to oppose the construction of a high speed train connecting Washington and Baltimore. The high-speed train, called the Maglev, will operate using an opposing magnetic field between the train and the rail to propel the Maglev forward along a 40-mile track connecting the two cities. Many communities have opposed the … Continue reading Maglev train could spell trouble for Prince George’s County communities

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Maryland adopts new SustainableUMD Progress Hub

By Nicole Blanchard This month, the University of Maryland Office of Sustainability partnered with the SustainableUMD network of students, staff and faculty to collect and visualize UMD’s environmental footprint in a new online format called the SustainableUMD Progress Hub. The website is characterized by its interactive data visualization that helps bring to life the story of UMD’s sustainability progress. The data includes figures such as … Continue reading Maryland adopts new SustainableUMD Progress Hub

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In-person classes have started, but lessons are still far from normal

By Nicole Blanchard The week of Feb. 8 buzzed with the idea of campus returning to normalcy following the start of in-person classes and President Darryll J. Pines’ announcement that fall instruction will also likely be in-person. However, after attending in-person instruction for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, students admitted that their experience was only the start of campus life … Continue reading In-person classes have started, but lessons are still far from normal

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UMD earns top 10 ranking among research and development programs

By Nicole Blanchard This February, the University of Maryland earned a top 10 ranking in the National Science Foundation’s fiscal survey of Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) programs. In the highest HERD ranking ever received by the university, UMD placed eighth out of all public institutions in research and development spending and 14th overall for the fiscal year of 2019.  Laurie E. Locascio was … Continue reading UMD earns top 10 ranking among research and development programs

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