Dorothy Beckett Transitions to NIH Leadership Role

University of Maryland Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Dorothy Beckett has been chosen to direct the National Institute of General Medical Sciences' Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences.

Congratulations to the College's August and December 2020 Graduates!

The college will confer degrees to over 650 students during the Winter Commencement Ceremony.

Faculty and Staff Members, Alumni, and Students Receive Awards

We proudly recognize faculty, staff, students and alumni who garnered major honors, awards and promotions since our December newsletter.

Ph.D. Candidate Hongpeng Wang Studies the Big Impact of a Small World

Industry-leading tools help reveal the structure and function of proteins. 

Senior David Rekhtman Embodies the Spirit of Maryland

The senior was a finalist for the university’s prestigious Spirit of Maryland Award.

John Fourkas Named SPIE Senior Member

Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, John Fourkas’ accomplishments as a scholar and mentor continue to inspire.

William “Bill” Walters Retires on Golden Anniversary

One of UMD’s first nuclear chemists reflects on a long journey.

Jeffery Davis—Making Organic Chemistry Tangible with Botany, Art and 3D Printing

Students transform the chemistry courtyard into a living classroom and sculpture garden.

Six Seniors in College Honored as 2020 Merrill Presidential Scholars

The Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honors the university’s most successful seniors, who each recognize a UMD faculty member and high school teacher for contributing to their education.

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