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November 12, 2026

Recapping the 2026 WUI Fire Engineering Summit

Highlights from the premier fire engineering meeting dedicated to discussing WUI and urban fires.

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We solve universal problems that the whole world deals with. We make it so most people don’t have to think about safety when they enter a building, and I find that rewarding.

November 5, 2026

Celebrating Native and Indigenous Heritage Month 2026

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November 2, 2026

Learning From the Past, Innovating for the Future: Engineering...

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October 23, 2026

Meet the Clark Scholars Class of ’30

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October 5, 2026

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month 2026

Recognizing three individuals who are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging.

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As long as we keep breathing oxygen, fire can happen anywhere. In outer space, underwater, in a tunnel, you name it, and FPE is needed there.
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FPE is such a unique major with a welcoming community and endless opportunities. You’ll learn a lot, make great friends, and truly feel like you’re making a difference!
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My favorite thing about FPE is the direct connection my work has to protecting life, property, and the environment.

October 1, 2026

Kelly M. is Learning (and Advocating for Students) by Doing

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September 24, 2026

Call for Application: Graduate Research Assistantship

Graduate Research Assistantship available in the FPE Department at UMD.

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September 22, 2026

Two Years Running, Maryland #12 Among Publics for Undergrad...

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September 15, 2026

Honoring Achievement: Celebrating Latine Heritage Month

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September 15, 2026

Tabatha Cuadra Rodriguez: Community Advocate

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The more I learn from the program, the more I learn that FPE ensures individuals and communities will become safer places.

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