Impact
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
Retired professor and wife aim to boost UMD’s leadership in math and emerging fields.
Fifty years after his first research talk at a conference of legendary physicists, LIGO champion Richard Isaacson (Ph.D. ’67, physics) is paying it forward. His new graduate student travel award at UMD, which honors his mentor Charles Misner, will help a new generation of gravitational physicists present their work and keep the field strong.
A remarkable archival discovery by MLIS student Nick Gentry uncovered a rare draft of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic "Letter from Birmingham Jail."
Povich Center publishes oral history on making of Orioles' ballpark. The multimedia project explores people and events behind this Baltimore landmark.
Bold and Brave Solutions
Research and practice partnership between the University of Maryland, College Park and Morgan State University aims to address systemic literacy challenges in the state.
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
Armed With AI, Researchers Cook Up Greener Alternatives for Everyday Products
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
Stronger Communities
Deborah Rudy ’73 donates to the Libraries, School of Public Health, and UMD Athletics to support trusted leaders.
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
Adam Kaliner ’92 Also Makes Gift to Support Do Good Campus Fund
Through His Remodeling Company, Terp ‘Builds’ Up Employees to Help Their Communities
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
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.”