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
Psychologist’s Gift Will Help Expand Benjamin Building, Meet Pressing Need for Special Education Teachers
Proposals for three underutilized church properties in Prince George’s County—with concepts ranging from multigenerational housing to a hub for emergency services—are being recognized for outstanding student work by the American Planning Association of Maryland.
Project that Imagines New Life for Vacant Churches Earns Regional Planning Award
Excavations by UMD researchers and students unearth new stories about the enslaved communities at the Jefferson and Madison estates.
Teaching Innovation Grants support faculty members seeking to improve students’ experiences in their courses.
With New Funding, UMD Instructors Turn to Data to Drive Better Learning
Bold and Brave Solutions
UMD researchers’ new study explores whether a noisy home helps or hurts little ones’ speech.
Does a Noisy Home Negatively Impact Children’s Language Development?
UMD Research Changes Lives: Baltimore, Prince George’s County leaders tap UMD scholar to map looming disasters.
Researcher’s 3D Model Warns of Flood Risks to Local Communities
A College of Education researcher finds a playful approach to teaching kids geometry is collaborative and effective.
The Department of African American and Africana Studies has a new endowed professorship that will be used to support existing and future faculty, thanks to Singleton McAllister ’75.
Alumna Establishes Endowed Professorship in African American and Africana Studies
Stronger Communities
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we asked University of Maryland College of Education faculty, staff, students and alums: How do you stay civically active and engaged in your community and beyond?
As misinformation permeates the web, one Family Science class is gearing up to combat it by building a factual, nonpartisan election guide to key public health-related ballot initiatives across the country.
One Vote, Many Decisions and One Guide to Help With Them All
As UMD celebrates the Do Good Institute’s 10th anniversary, the School of Public Policy is excited to introduce their Fall 2026 cohort of students who are turning their passion for doing good into creative solutions that make a difference on campus and in their communities.
Fall '26 Fellows in Action: Addressing Student Housing, Financial Freedom, AI and More
The 15th annual day of service brought together Terps and community members.
Hundreds of Volunteers Plant Trees, Pick Up Litter and Pack Up Donations on Good Neighbor Day
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.”