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Assistant Professor Jennifer Murrow with a team of students and USDA researchers looking for ticks on captured mice at a local park in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland. Visit Website

One of the main research and development arms of the University of Maryland, the college's leading fundamental and applied research is helping to solve some of the most pressing global challenges.

Jim Henson protoyping his hand coordination to animate the movements of a green puppet, Kermit the Frog.

Henson Week 2026

2026-09-20T00:00:00.000
2026-09-26T00:00:00.000

A week of fun and interactive activities will take place across the campus and the broader community promoting the themes: Create. Make. Play.

Testudo, the University of Maryland's Mascot.

Misfits & Trailblazers: Fireside Chat with Jim Henson's Biographer Brian Jones

2026-09-22T18:00:00.000
2026-09-22T19:00:00.000

Misfits & Trailblazers: Fireside Chat with Jim Henson's Biographer Brian Jones

McKeldin Mall fountain on a sunny day.

Copyright for Creatives

2026-09-23T13:00:00.000
2026-09-23T14:00:00.000

Copyright for Creatives

Flyer for Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning

2026-09-23T15:00:00.000
2026-09-23T16:00:00.000

Engage students with real-world projects! Learn about Project-Based Learning, explore cross-discipline examples, and design meaningful, collaborative learning experiences for your course.

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Universal Design for Learning Basics

2026-09-24T14:00:00.000
2026-09-24T15:30:00.000

Explore a framework that allows you to meet the needs of all students.

Flyer for Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Teaching

2026-10-02T13:00:00.000
2026-10-02T14:30:00.000

In this overview session, you’ll familiarize yourself with different GenAI tools and begin to think through how you might address them in your classroom.

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Film Screening: The Waste Commons

2026-10-02T14:00:00.000
2026-10-02T16:00:00.000

Join us for a film screening of The Waste Commons, which explores the lives and livelihoods affected by the closure of Dakar's Mbeubeuss dump, one of Africa's largest open-air waste sites. The film will be followed by a discussion with the director.

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Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

2026-10-05T14:00:00.000
2026-10-05T15:30:00.000

Gain valuable insights about neurodivergent learners and take a strengths-based approach to teaching. Learn practical techniques to foster a more inclusive classroom.

Master of Extension Education Open House Flyer

Master of Extension Education Open House

2026-10-06T10:00:00.000
2026-10-06T11:00:00.000

Join our open house and learn more about the Master of Extension Education Program!

Flyer for Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

2026-10-06T12:30:00.000
2026-10-06T13:30:00.000

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's.

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Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

2026-10-06T12:30:00.000
2026-10-06T13:30:00.000

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's. Join colleagues for a facilitated conversation.

Flyer for An Introduction to Community-Engaged Course Design

An Introduction to Community-Engaged Course Design

2026-10-08T15:30:00.000
2026-10-08T16:45:00.000

Explore the foundations of community-engaged course design. Learn key values, partnership and project models, and the campus policies and supports that shape this work.