Biological Sciences Graduate Program | Department of Biology | University of Maryland

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A Computational Mind Drives a Scientist to the Bioinformatics of Immunity

Feature Stories, Research Stories- 26 May 26

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UMD Was Sylvester Gates III’s ‘Second Home.’ Now It’s His Ph.D. Alma Mater.

Feature Stories, Student Stories- 18 May 26

CMNS Receives Two Graduate Program Mentoring Excellence Awards

Awards- 14 May 26

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UMD’s Gamer Symphony Orchestra Turns 20

Feature Stories, Student Stories- 13 May 26

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Congratulations to the College's May 2026 Candidates for Graduation!

Student Stories, Announcements- 04 May 26

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On the Case of the Thieving Nudibranchs

Feature Stories, Alumni Stories- 16 Apr 26

Biological sciences graduate student Stephanie Chia sits smiling at the camera on a rock overlooking a cloudy sky and a valley of trees.

Exploring the Birds That Never Were

Feature Stories, Research Stories- 15 Apr 26

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Decoding Giant Honey Bee Defense

Feature Stories, Research Stories- 15 Apr 26

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UMD Microbiome Fellows Cap Seven-Month Program with Public Health Panel

Student Stories- 06 Mar 26

Commencement at the Xfinity Center. A high view of the huge crowd of students and guest.

Congratulations to the College's December 2025 Graduates!

Student Stories, Announcements- 04 Mar 26

Honors & Awards in 2025 for Biology, Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics, and Entomology Faculty, Staff and Students

Awards- 05 Feb 26

A group of graduates in regalia standing with a bronze Testudo statue. Credit: Mark Sherwood.

Congratulations to the College's August 2025 Graduates!

Student Stories, Announcements- 21 Oct 25

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