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Exhibit Unpacks the Cost, When the Cloud Moves in Next Door
There’s a photograph on display in a new University of Maryland exhibit of a teenage boy, his baseball hat pulled low against the blinding glare of the outfield lights, pensively awaiting a line drive into center field. The iconic shot could have been taken in any American suburb, save one haunting detail: The towering data center looming just behind the fence.View Article Details for Exhibit Unpacks the Cost, When the Cloud Moves in Next Door 
UMD Researchers Awarded $1M to Address Flooding, Other Risks in Communities Near Transit Stops
Nearly $1 million in federal funding will support University of Maryland researchers’ efforts to expand affordable housing, bolster small businesses and strengthen protections against flooding in communities surrounding light-rail and metro transit stops in Prince George’s County.View Article Details for UMD Researchers Awarded $1M to Address Flooding, Other Risks in Communities Near Transit Stops 
Finding an Off-Campus Apartment Can Be Stressful. A Student-Created Platform Aims to Change That.
This article was originally published in Maryland Today. Written by Karen Shih ’09View Article Details for Finding an Off-Campus Apartment Can Be Stressful. A Student-Created Platform Aims to Change That. Professor Madlen Simon Elevated to 2026 AIA College of Fellows
Professor Madlen Simon is one of 78 individuals who has been elevated to the 2026 American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes her extensive contributions to the advancement of the profession through teaching, and is the AIA’s highest distinction; less than 3% of AIA members hold the desView Article Details for Professor Madlen Simon Elevated to 2026 AIA College of Fellows 
UMD’s “Green” Grants Fund Gardens, Clean Energy and More Across Maryland Communities
Written by Katherine ShaverEastern Shore environmentalists hoping to lure more bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators to Salisbury, Md. just got $20,000 in help.A new grant from the University of Maryland’s “greening” program will bring to the city gardens of native flowering plants where pollinators can find food and nesting space. Salisbury is one of eight Maryland cities and towns awarded $5,000 to $20,000 from Sustainable Maryland to help protect wildlife, combat climate change, and make the state more environmentally resilient.View Article Details for UMD’s “Green” Grants Fund Gardens, Clean Energy and More Across Maryland Communities 
Old School Gets New Era
Left-handed or particularly tall students at the University of Maryland who’ve taken a class in Reckord Armory’s lecture hall know how tough it is to find a decent seat, thanks to its low ceiling clearance and right-handed fold-out desks.But for students who are hearing-impaired, use a wheelchair or manage another challenge, the dimly lit, World War II-era auditorium presents more than an inconvenience; it could make or break whether they can hear the professor, see the mathematical formula on the board, or arrive at their next class on time.View Article Details for Old School Gets New Era