Announcements

A team of women, funded through the University of Maryland (UMD)/University of Tübingen's (UT) research exchange program, recently published an empi

Wendy M. Laybourn

By Dean Steve Fetter Welcome to GradTerp Forum: A Blog on the Research, Scholarship, and Practice of the graduate community at Maryland. This year marks the centennial of graduate education at the University, and we launch this blog as part of our celebration. GradTerp Forum celebrates the fearless research and work of our graduate students.

Begin your academic year with this series of events to meet other graduate students and learn about services the Graduate School offers to support your academic and professional success. This week of events is especially targeted towards new students, but ALL graduate students are welcome! Some events may require registration; please see individual event descriptions for additional details. Building your writing and communication toolkit Tuesday, September 4, 5-7 pm, Prince George's Room, Stamp Student Union

Newton-Wellesley Hospital has elected Weston, Massachusetts resident Dr. James L. Kaplan ('70 PhD, Applied Mathematics) as Chair of the Hospital’s Board of Trustees. In this role, Dr. Kaplan will serve as the 40th Board Chair in the history of the hospital.

In light of yesterday’s Supreme Court decision upholding President Trump’s executive order banning travelers from certain Muslim-majority countries, I would like to make clear the commitment of the University of Maryland to the education of all students, regardless of national origin or religion.  We are committed to excellence in graduate education, and that requires recruiting the best and brightest students from across the nation and around the world.  Diversity, inclusion, tolerance, and intellectual freedom are fundamental values of the University of Maryland.