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The University of Maryland Research Impact Fellows Program welcomed its new cohort for the 2024-2025 academic year. This initiative is a 9-month collaborative program designed to equip research leaders at the University of Maryland with the skills and resources needed to communicate about their research findings and expertise to general audiences and key stakeholders.

Mblue Labs, a University of Maryland (UMD) startup company and creator of the skin health brand Bluelene (www.bluelene.com), has been named to the prestigious CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list, announced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Selected from over 14,000 applicants, Mblue Labs stood out for its exceptional growth, groundbreaking scientific research, resilience, and diverse and inclusive company culture. The CO—100 features a range of small businesses across industries and sizes, representing 31 states and Washington, D.C.

The Climate Resilience Network (CRN), a Grand Challenges Grant supported initiative, launched its first Summer Internship program in June 2024.