Biological Sciences Major | Department of Biology | University of Maryland

A large, dark brown horse stands over a small, light brown horse that is lying in the grass. Behind them are a beige fence, rust-colored silo, and red and white barn.

UMD Graduate Brings Research Rigor to Veterinary Medicine

Feature Stories, Student Stories- 06 Jul 26

Study Reveals How Mating Competition, Age and Sex Shape Immune Systems in Wild Bats

Press Releases, Research Stories- 01 Jul 26

Peter Casasanto. Photo courtesy of same.

Keeping Patients Connected with AI

Alumni Stories- 29 Jun 26

UMD Senior Joshua Mathew Wins 2026 Astronaut Scholarship

Student Stories, Awards- 05 Jun 26

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

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

Lindsey Walter microbacterium

Naming a New Microbe: Lindsey Walter Discovers Hidden Player in Rainbow Trout Gut

Research Stories, Student Stories- 10 Apr 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

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