Forward

for our students for grand challenges for the public good

for our students

Why Give?

The challenges facing the world are urgent. Forward is more than just a campaign; it’s a catalyst for the change our world needs now.

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Inspire a Movement

It only takes a spark to launch us forward.
Together, Terrapins are pushing the edge of possibility, uniting for good and changing lives.

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Forward

For the Fearless

The Forward campaign will accelerate the University of Maryland’s momentum and impact. It is our campaign for the fearless—those with the courage to take on the impossible and with the audacity to believe in something better. Together, we will bring unprecedented transformation to our university, our state and our world. Together, we will move Forward.

Forward in Motion

Sun rays shine through a tree outside of a brick building with white columns. In the foreground are people walking on sidewalks in front of large, red letters that spell Forward.

A group of people stand in various poses among large, red letters that are about the same height as the people. The letters spell out the word Forward.

Several people stand around large, red letters that spell out the word Forward. In the background is a brick building with a white facade, under a blue sky with small clouds.

A dog on a leash, sitting on brick pavers, with large, red letters that spell out the word Forward in the background.

Large, red letters spelling the word "forward" are lit up under a night time sky. In the background is a white building with columns, also illuminated in red lighting.

People wearing red University of Maryland apparel stand between large red letters that spell out the word Forward.

A person holds up a cell phone to take a selfie in front of large, red letters that spell out the word Forward.

Two people walk in front of large, red letters that spell out the word forward. A large, white building in the background with columns and the word Armory written on its facade.

Large, red letters spell out the word Forward, under a partly cloudy sky. Two buildings and some people walking can be seen in the background.

A person walks in front of large, red letters that spell out the word "Forward." In the background is a white building with columns and the word "Armory" written on it.

A person on a bicycle rides between a brick building and large, red letters that spell out the word Forward.

Two people pose for a selfie, smiling in front of large, red letters.

A person stands in between large, red letters, placing a hand on the side of the letter "O" and smiling as a person outside of the image takes their picture.

Bright orange and yellow leaves on a tree are out of focus in the foreground, a student walks in front of large, red letters that spell the word Forward in the background.

University of Maryland president Darryll Pines motions with his hands while standing on stage in front of a red backdrop that reads "Forward."

$1 Billion and Counting!

Thanks to the generous support of our Terp community, we have officially surpassed the $1 billion mark. This is a significant milestone for the Forward campaign as we continue to push toward our $2.5 billion goal. Together, we are transforming life and lives across Maryland and around the world.

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Experience Forward

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Maryland Minds: Shaping the Future of AI

2026-02-17T18:30:00.000

2026-02-17T21:00:00.000

Join us for an evening of insight and innovation. Through a series of fast-paced, thought-provoking talks, speakers will explore the real-world impact of AI across disciplines—from science and engineering to the humanities, health, and public policy.

Clarice Performing Arts Center

Forward Launch Celebration

2025-10-30T18:30:00.000

2025-10-30T21:00:00.000

Join our community of visionaries and changemakers as we pursue unprecedented transformation at the University of Maryland. This special evening will feature a vibrant reception, engaging program and immersive journey.

Reckord Armory

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President Pines LIVE: A Town Hall for Alums

2025-11-18T12:00:00.000

2025-11-18T13:00:00.000

A lively conversation between Bonnie Bernstein ’92 and President Pines. Hear the latest campus updates and learn how alums, students and friends will shape Maryland’s bright future, together.

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CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES

We are expanding access to a world-class education, enhancing students’ academic and personal growth and preparing them to launch careers in a quickly evolving job market.

We are making real progress for real people by pushing frontiers in emerging fields, making groundbreaking discoveries and spinning out innovations that tackle our world’s most pressing problems.

Terps come together, deepening connections, elevating excellence and uniting to do good on our campus and around the globe.

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FOR UNPRECEDENTED TRANSFORMATION

Within and across disciplines, our campaign priorities demonstrate the potential of this university to pursue new discoveries and knowledge—and the power of this institution to change life and lives.

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

College of Arts and Humanities

Intercollegiate Athletics

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Robert H. Smith School of Business

College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences

College of Education

A. James Clark School of Engineering

The Graduate School

College of Information

Philip Merrill College of Journalism

University Libraries

School of Public Health

School of Public Policy

Division of Student Affairs

Office of Undergraduate Studies

EXCELLENCE & IMPACT

Join the Fearless

This is a campaign for the fearless. Those with the courage to take on the impossible challenges that face us all. Those with the audacity to believe in something better. And those who will fearlessly move us forward.