Forward For
Stronger Communities
Terps come together, deepening connections, elevating excellence and uniting to do good on our campus and around the globe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Excellence & Impact
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
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
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 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
Civic Engagement Across the Curriculum and TerpsVote Work to Support Student Voting and Civic Learning.
William S. "Bunk" and Louis E. Carter Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Football Established by Larry Strickling '73 and Sydney Hans
Memorial Scholarship Established to Honor Maryland Football, Athletics Icons
Neil and Juanita Hartbarger make an estate commitment to support the Driskell Center’s collections.
A Lasting Gift for the Place That Made Them Feel They Belonged
Improving literacy, teaching oral hygiene, hosting a free football camp and more. From volunteering locally with service dogs to traveling globally to teach public health, Terps took UMD's Do Good mission around the world this summer.
Deborah Rudy ’73 donates to the Libraries, School of Public Health, and UMD Athletics to support trusted leaders.
Terp Magazine Award Winners
This award celebrates alums who embody the spirit of connection, civic responsibility and creative impact.
Brodsky launched WISE Connect to create social opportunities for older Americans. The online platform seeks to cut health risks, including dementia and stroke, associated with isolation.
Koper is a pioneer in evidence-based crime policy, creating the globally used Koper Curve Principle to help police departments organize patrols in crime “hot spots.”