Biological Sciences Major | Department of Biology | University of Maryland

A man in a blue hoodie points as nine students behind him look through binoculars.

Birding Class Takes Flight at UMD

Feature Stories, Student Stories- 11 May 26

Two students in graduation regalia celebrating, with a blurred crowd in the background.

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

Student Stories, Announcements- 04 May 26

UMD Junior Joshua Mathew Awarded 2026 Goldwater Scholarship

Press Releases, Student Stories- 31 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

Thomas Lake. Photo courtesy of same.

Inspired by Innovation

Alumni Stories- 23 Feb 26

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

Awards- 05 Feb 26

UMD Science Top Stories of 2025

Top Stories of 2025: Cell Communication, Mosquito-killing Fungus and More

Research Stories, Announcements- 18 Dec 25

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

Cartoon of teachers teaching.

New Teaching Innovation Grants Help Accommodate ‘Broad Spectrum of Learners’

Student Stories- 15 Sep 25

Claire Bolster. Image courtesy of same.

Flippers, Fins and Terrapins

Alumni Stories- 16 Jul 25

Claire Quinn. Photo courtesy of same

Adventures in the Animal Kingdom

Alumni Stories- 09 Jul 25

Nikhil Joshi. Photo courtesy of same.

Alum Buzzes in on "Jeopardy!"

Alumni Stories- 04 Jun 25

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