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Stronger Communities

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

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Real Change for Real People

We are a proud land-grant institution with a mission to serve the state of Maryland and the public at large. Through social innovation projects, infusing the arts throughout campus, supporting our athletes and more, we foster connection that improves life and lives.

Forward for the University of Maryland

We call upon the strength of our Terrapin community to move Maryland forward. Join us in building a better future for all.

Multi-Unit Priorities

Whether we're giving back, building community, engaging in the arts or cheering in the stands, Terrapin pride drives the impact we achieve together.

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As the nation’s first Do Good campus, UMD catalyzes a culture of social innovation and philanthropy. We’re growing our lineup of courses and adding more training and unique experiences that propel chance takers and difference makers to change the world now. 

Do Good Campus

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New civic engagement initiatives in K-12 classrooms, across higher education and beyond prepare the next generation of voters to participate in the democratic process and create a more just society for all.

Civic Engagement

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Arts for All bridges the arts, tech and sciences to spark important conversations, expand understanding and kick-start action. Immersive programs, pop-up performances and other arts explorations fire our imagination and reveal our shared humanity.

Arts for All

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We foster Terrapin pride by supporting student-athletes in the game and in the classroom and by rallying alums through programs that merge passion and purpose.

Terrapin Pride

Excellence & Impact

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The unveiling of the new facility celebrates the opening of a state-of-the-art home for our nationally prominent basketball programs.

First Look: Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center

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Deborah Ahalt ’68, MA ’75, and Daniel Ahalt ’73 have shared both an enduring marriage and love of their shared alma mater, the University of Maryland.

A Legacy of Love

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Before hosting political fundraisers, Marsha Laufer ’64 found her lifelong passion in an assignment from her seventh-grade civics teacher.

A Vote for Civic Education