University of Maryland News

University of Maryland Dorm Flash Fire Injures to 2 Workers

Authorities say two workers were injured in a flash fire as they worked on the roof of a dorm at the University of Maryland College Park. Prince George’s County Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady says the pair was working …

Tougher Abuse Penalties After Fraternity Hazing Incident

The head of the University of Maryland system and a state legislator called for tougher penalties on fraternity hazing following revelations of student abuse at an initiation ritual. A local prosecutor said he is reviewing the incident at Salisbury University, …

University of Maryland Project Aims to Improve Storm Predictions

Scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory have a new project in the works that aims to better predict the intensity of storm surges on the Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Coast. …

NOAA Opens New Center at University of Maryland

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is opening its new Center for Weather and Climate Prediction, located at the University of Maryland in College Park. Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank, U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, NOAA Adminstrator Jane Lubchenco and …