Biological Sciences Major | Department of Biology | University of Maryland

A group of graduates wearing regalia carrying gonfalon into commencement

23 Science Terps Named 2026 Senior Marshals

Student Stories, Awards- 18 May 26

Gates family

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

Feature Stories, Student Stories- 18 May 26

Conductor conducting on stage. Credit: Ken Rubin

UMD’s Gamer Symphony Orchestra Turns 20

Feature Stories, Student Stories- 13 May 26

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

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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

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

Student Stories- 15 Sep 25

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