Perfect the Proposal Video Pitch
Join Tara Burke from the Research & Practice Development Office for an information session on the growing role of video pitches in proposal applications, including:
April 7, 2026
April 7, 2026
Research/Practice Workshop: Talking with Program Managers
This event is open to the UMD Community onlyJoin Tara Burke from the Research & Practice Development Office for a presentation on best practices for engaging program managers in effective proposal development. This session will cover:
March 3, 2026
March 3, 2026
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.
School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation Commencement 2026
This ceremony will be ticketed. More information to come. Commencement Speaker:Diane J. Hoskins, FAIAGlobal Co-Chair, Gensler
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
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.
Unwriting History: Navigating Intersectionality and the (Un)intended Consequences of Traditional Planning Models in “Majority-Minority” Communities
This event is open for the University of Maryland community only.
March 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
UMD Researchers Set Their “Sites” on More Affordable Housing Along Purple Line
A $75,000 grant from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will help researchers at the University of Maryland’s National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) investigate methods for the redevelopment of affordable housing along the Purple Line Corridor.
UMD Team Finds E. coli, MRSA Contaminating Potomac River After Sewage Spill
This article originally appeared in Maryland Today. Written by Fid Thompson. University of Maryland researchers have detected high levels of fecal-related bacteria and disease-causing pathogens in the Potomac River following a massive sewage spill, raising urgent public health concerns and underscoring the risks posed by aging sewer infrastructure.
Career Fair Networking Reception
This event is open to alumni and friends of the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation.
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
ABC Metro Speaker Panel
Hosted by the ABC Student Or
February 26, 2026
February 26, 2026