Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:00

Historic Preservation graduate student Ty Ginter is featured this month on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s website for their work to preserve the history of Washington D.C.’s “Gay Way,” a cluster of LGBT establishments that thrived in Southeast D.C. during the second half of the 20th century.

Fri, 05/24/2019 - 12:00

A design project conceived by two graduate students from the University of Maryland’s (UMD) Architecture Program has placed in the 2016 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Design Competition. Graduate students Erin Barkman and Emily Latham’s winning design, entitled, “Creativity Sustaining Community,” delicately integrates a proposed corporate headquarters for Pigmental Animation Studio into the streetscape of Georgetown, boosting both the social and environmental capital of the community.

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:00

The School’s MRED program is proud to announce a new crop of talented professionals joining their faculty ranks this semester. Spanning a variety of professional disciplines and experiences, these men and women will share their knowledge and insight with students in classes across a wide range of areas, including a new course in retail development.

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:00

The University of Maryland has announced the establishment of two new undergraduate minors, one in real estate development and one in construction management. Generously funded by the Colvin Family Foundation, the new minors will offer foundational knowledge in community building, entrepreneurship, business development, sustainable construction and design through experiential learning and a professionally guided curriculum, forwarding the University’s continued mission to support student innovation and entrepreneurship.

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00

In 2014, five MAPP graduate students clinched first place at the ULI Hines Competition, edging out 160 collegiate teams with their imaginative revitalization concept for the Nashville, Tn., neighborhood of Sulfur Dell. Of the five students, Rameez Munawar was the lone delegate from MAPP’s real estate program, a critical component to developing a concept that is cohesive with the market and that will deliver financially. Three years later, Rameez was back at ULI Hines—this time, on the other side of the jury table, a memorable experience he considers “an honor” to be a part of.

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:00

Students, faculty and administrators from the University of Maryland gathered at College Park City Hall Tuesday night to present four city-focused sustainability projects to Mayor Andrew Fellows and the City Council.

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 12:00

Matt Bowling (MHP '09) was selected as one of five authors in The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy's "The Place Database Contest 2019". The purpose of this contest is to create stories through maps by using the institute’s database.

Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:00

Urban Studies and Planning Program Graduate Student David Do has been named the new Director of Washington, D.C.’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OAPIA). D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced David’s new role last week, saying, “I welcome David’s enthusiasm and am delighted to have him join our team. David will be instrumental in working with the AAPI community on behalf of my Administration to deliver a fresh start for the District’s residents.”

Mon, 05/20/2019 - 12:00

Dr. Michelle Magalong Named School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation's First Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow Brings experience with underserved communities to Maryland’s Built Environment School 

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:00

MAPP Alumni Spotlight: Lucinda Philumalee, MHP 2010, MRED 2012