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At the University of Maryland, we are forging ahead as our moment and our impact grow. With the might of our Terp community surrounding us, we are pushing Forward to make the extraordinary possible. 

Tomorrow's Trailblazers

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Retired professor and wife aim to boost UMD’s leadership in math and emerging fields.

$1.05M to Support Math Department and Its Graduate Students

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Povich Center publishes oral history on making of Orioles' ballpark. The multimedia project explores people and events behind this Baltimore landmark. 

Creating Camden Yards

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Craig and Lisa Adler, both 1979 graduates of the University of Maryland, are making a significant estate gift to support students and scholarships, aiming to create lasting impact and expand access to education through the university’s Forward campaign long term.

Why I Give: Craig '79 and Lisa Adler, UMD '79

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The School of Public Policy, in partnership with the School of Public Health, hosted the fourth annual Karabelle Pizzigati Lecture on Children’s Advocacy, honoring Pizzigati’s lifelong commitment to ensuring the well-being, safety and education of all children.

Fourth Annual Pizzigati Lecture on Children’s Advocacy Honors Legacy and Inspires Action

Bold and Brave Solutions

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UMD announced the launch of 11 high-impact research projects representing more than 40 disciplines across campus, funded by nearly $15 million over three years through the Grand Challenges Grants Program.

Grand Challenges Grants 2.0 Direct UMD Research to Societal Good

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Armed With AI, Researchers Cook Up Greener Alternatives for Everyday Products

A Recipe for Paring Down Plastic Pollution

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Professor Meiqing Shi will investigate the cellular mechanisms behind immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)

UMD Researcher Receives $3.75M to Study Deadly Complication in HIV/AIDS Medications

The University of Maryland’s Smith School received $1.031 million in federal funding to help Maryland small businesses adopt AI, offering tools, training and research to improve efficiency, expand access and support economic growth statewide.

The Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business received $1.031 million in federal funds for an initiative to help small businesses adopt AI solutions to improve efficiencies. 

Smith’s Center for AI in Business Awarded $1M+ Federal Grant to Help Small Businesses Adopt AI

Stronger Communities

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Their gift will help fund the renovated locker room, new offices and meeting areas for the coaching staff, and a dedicated space to celebrate the program’s century-long history.

Former UMD Lacrosse-Playing Brothers Make $1M Gift to Athletics

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Darryll J. Pines, Janelle Wong to Be Inducted for Educational Leadership, Study of Asian American Experience

UMD President and Political Scientist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Adam Kaliner ’92 Also Makes Gift to Support Do Good Campus Fund

Through His Remodeling Company, Terp ‘Builds’ Up Employees to Help Their Communities

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The Do Good Institute’s Impact Bootcamp continues to support aspiring innovators at the University of Maryland, guiding students through a six-week journey to refine and launch their social impact projects.

Students Create Meaningful Change Through Spring 2026 Impact Bootcamp

Fearless Starts Here

Fearless Starts Here
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Forward Campaign Co-Chair

Jimmy Reyes '85

"This campaign is about building a future as bold as the dreams that walk this campus daily. It’s about the fearless spirit that defines Maryland in every area of study. It’s about every student and every breakthrough.”

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