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Our Progress and Impact for the Public Good

The University of Maryland's excellence is the result of our collective efforts – across divisions, colleges and schools, and in the community. An important part of implementing Fearlessly Forward is telling our stories and tracking our progress. We launched our strategic planning process in 2021. Since then, we’ve seen tremendous progress in key areas of impact—a selection of which are highlighted on this page.

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How We're Moving Fearlessly Forward

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Oct 4

Terrapin Impact Staff Awards 2024

2024

Nominations Open for Terrapin Innovation & MVP Impact Awards

Awards recognize staff members who exemplify a Fearlessly Forward attitude

Oct 3

GOAL Challenge engineering program

2024

Second Chance to ‘Do Good’ at UMD

New Round of Campus Grants to Award Up to $320K for Student, Faculty, Staff Projects

Sep 4

Students sitting in tree

2024

New Investments in Mental Health and Well-Being

Efforts Empower Terps to Prioritize Well-being and Thrive in a Supportive Environment

May 2

AIM Launch Event Hal Daume

2024

At New AI Institute’s Celebration, a Question of ‘Who’s at the Table’

Revolutionary Technology Must Embrace Values and Variety of Perspectives

Apr 17

Teaching innovation

2024

New Teaching Innovation Grants to Support Surge of Educational Tech

Awards for 24 Projects Fund Use of AI, Gamification and More in the Classroom

Apr 9

Student looking at laptop

2024

UMD Launches Institute Focused on Ethical AI Development

Institute Will Support Interdisciplinary Research and Education That Promote Responsible Use of AI and Prepare Future Workforce for AI-Infused World

Feb 8

Tania Mitchell Headshot

2024

UMD Names First Associate Provost for Community Engagement

Tania Mitchell to Lead New Center, Support Research, Teaching, Learning and Service

Feb 7

1856 Project

2024

1856 Project to Host Inaugural Research Update

The research group discusses its latest work, including discoveries by its research team, summer and fall interns, and community historians.

Jan 25

Terrapin Impact Staff Awards 2024

2024

Terp Staff Hailed for Outstanding Service

Employees Across Campus Receive New Terrapin Innovation and MVP Impact Awards

Dec 12

Testudo statue in front of McKeldin Library

2023

Investing in Our Graduate Students

We are committed to taking action and continuing to make progress in areas important to our graduate students

Nov 17

Wide-angle view of McKeldin Library with lens flare.

2023

Six UMB, UMCP Researchers Named MPower Professors

Professors Each Awarded $150,000 Over Three Years to Support Collaborative Work

Nov 9

PROGRESS Launch

2023

Making “Progress” on Gun Violence

New Initiative Will Offer Research, Actionable Solutions to National Crisis

Oct 4

Bright blue sky with soft poofy white clouds over an equally bright and green McKeldin Mall. Students walk to and from classes along the aged brick paths

2023

UMD Initiative to Award Up to $2M for Student Solutions to Grand Challenges

xFoundry@UMD to Recruit Terps for Courses, Competition, Venture Investment

Sep 28

Pines Quantum World Congress

2023

Pines Heralds Growth of ‘Quantum for All’

At International Conference, President Pitches Vision of Future Enhanced by UMD-Led Research

Sep 22

UMD Landscape Architecture staff at the M

2023

New Awards, Initiatives to Recognize, Support UMD Staff

We have made progress in developing programs centered around recognition, career advancement and professional development.

Sep 20

Q Lab Opening

2023

UMD Celebrates Grand Opening of Quantum Computing Research Hub

$20M Investment From UMD Will Create National Quantum Lab in Discovery District

Nov 17

Two Terrapin Works students work on a flattened version of Testudo in a 3D printer.

2023

Announcing the Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office will collaborate with students, faculty and staff across departments to broaden the culture and community around undergraduate research

Sep 15

Maryland Fellows

2023

New Maryland Fellows Program to Focus on Local, Public Service

The University of Maryland has created a new branch of its Fellows Program to prepare undergraduates for careers in local and state public service.

Sep 7

One person presents from a chart while other students site at a round table.

2023

Proposals Welcomed for Teaching Innovation Grants

UMD is seeking proposals to support effective, engaging and inclusive learning experiences that prepare students to navigate a technology-rich world.

May 5

Two children sit with an instructor at a table with art supplies for drawing

2023

Announcing the Center for Community Engagement

The Center will ensure that community engagement is woven into the very fabric, values, and identity of the institution.

Apr 20

Pines Quantum

2023

At UMD-Sponsored Summit, Pines Offers Vision for Growing the ‘Capital of Quantum’

Quantum Investment Event Focuses on Building Thriving Business Infrastructure Around Revolutionary Technology

Mar 1

President Pines 120 Initiative

2023

120 Initiative Presents Pathway to Fewer Gun Deaths

University Research Consortium Co-led by Pines Releases Recommendations on Curbing Gun Violence

Feb 1

The Mall at UMD

2024

Jan 31

1856 project

2023

The 1856 Project to Hold Inaugural Symposium

Five-session Program to Explore Historical Connections Between Slavery, Universities

Nov 30

Pines Quantum World Congress

2022

Pines Sticks a Terrapin Pin in ‘Capital of Quantum’ Map at Global Conference

UMD Leadership Based on Research, Innovation, Problem-Solving Fearlessness, He Tells Audience

Nov 22

police cars

2022

New Center Takes Aim at Rising Community Violence

Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction Focuses on Actionable Solutions Rooted in Research

Nov 7

Testudo Campus Oudoors Fall

2022

Six New MPower Professors Announced

Each Awarded $150K to Pursue Collaborative Research on Major Societal Challenges

Oct 24

Testudo Students

2022

UMD Announces $20M Investment in Need-Based Financial Aid

Terrapin Commitment Program to Expand Support for Pell Grant-Eligible, In-State Students

Oct 10

Quantum Chip Kollar Lab

2022

Mapping the Quantum Frontier

UMD Expands Its Footprint as the ‘Capital of Quantum’ With the Latest Lab and Institute to Advance Mind-bending Computing

Sep 27

UMD sundial

2022

9 Multidisciplinary Projects, Initiatives to Contend for Millions in Grand Challenges Grants

New UMD Program to Support Campuswide Efforts to Tackle Societal Problems

Sep 12

stock heads

2022

From Bugs to Bronze Age, Nearly 300 Courses Get Creative Boost

$2.7M in New Grants to Support Experiential Learning

Jul 22

A Bronze statue of Testudo looking up to the sun fearless and proud. Testudo's Nose is brightly polished from all all the wishes for good luck.

2022

Universities to Lead Drive for Innovative Solutions to Gun Violence

UMD, George Mason Presidents Announce Research Initiative to Stem Rising Toll of Shootings

Jun 16

Landscape Architecture Staff at the M

2022

UMD Offers Survey, Conversations on Investing in Staff

The university has launched a survey and will host virtual campus conversations for staff members to inform a new staff investment plan.

Apr 21

Campus Aerial

2022

New Grants Program Aims for UMD Impact on Society’s Grand Challenges

Up to $30M Will Launch Cross-Disciplinary Centers and Institutes, Support Innovative Research

Apr 4

Students in a large classroom gathered in groups at round tables and some standing, writing on boards arranged on the walls of the room.

2022

New Competitive Grants to Support Experiential Learning

Strategic Plan Initiative to Reimagine Learning Aims to Maximize Teaching Impact in All Disciplines

Feb 21

A bronze statue of Frederick Douglass, one arm extended with palm pointed toward the sky and his mouth open in speech, in front of the columns of the Hornbake Library entrance

2022

1856 Project Starts With Campus Community

Initiative Studying UMD’s Ties to Slavery to Hold Listening Sessions This Week

We Reimagine Learning

We reimagine learning and teaching as inclusive, experiential, publicly engaged, creative, integrative, holistic, and empowering.

One person presents from a chart while other students site at a round table.

Complete the Learning Environment Modernization program to expand the development of accessible, flexible, and learner-centered environments with new and upgraded spaces

Cumulative Projects Completed

2021

Cumulative Projects Completed

2023

38 93

Progress to project completion

50%

Our Work to Modernize Classrooms

Achieve full compliance for our general purpose classrooms (GPCs) to meet section 503 accessibility requirements

Fully ADA Accessible GPCs

2021

Fully ADA Accessible GPCs

2023

326 331

GPCs that meet accessibility requirements

99%

Our Work to Make Classrooms Accessible

Grow the number of students who win nationally competitive awards and scholarships

Number of Students

2021

Number of Students

2023

73 113

55%

Percent increase in students

Defined as: Awards identified and coordinated through the National Scholarship Office. Awards must be nationally competitive and sponsored by agencies that are members of the National Association of Fellowship Advisors or comparable organizations.

We Take on Humanity's Grand Challenges

Our education, research, scholarship and creative activities, and service are designed to accelerate solutions to humanity’s grand challenges—within our communities and around the globe.

Maryland Mesonet

Increase the dollar amount of external research awards received, supported by the launch of the Grand Challenges Grants program

Amount of Research Awards

2021

Amount of Research Awards

2023

$613M $765M

25%

Increase in the dollar amount of research awards received

How We're Increasing External Research Funding

Increase the total number of patents held by UMD faculty through UM Ventures

Number of Patents

2021

Number of Patents

2023

852 1,022

20%

Increase in patents

We Invest in People and Communities

We invest in people, their well-being and advancement, and the conditions that support their ability to fully participate and thrive in our community, state, and world.

A teacher and student converse while sitting side by side at a table

Increase average aid to undergraduate students with financial need

Average Aid Awarded

2021

Average Aid Awarded

2023

$11,337 $14,566

28%

Increase in average aid awarded

How We Support Need-Based Financial Aid

Increase the number of faculty receiving select awards and honorifics

Number of new awards and honorifics

2021

Number of new awards and honorifics

2023

28 30

7%

Increase in new select awards and honorifics

Defined as: National Academy (Engineering, Science, Medicine, Education, Public Administration, Inventors); American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Pulitzer Prize; Fulbright, Guggenheim, Sloan, and NEH fellowships; American Association for the Advancement of Science; NSF PECASE; Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards; MacArthur Genius/Fellow; Fields Medal; Weiner Prize; National Medal of Science or Technology. Years are the award year or, in the case of Fulbright, the spring of the award year.

Increase the number of faculty elected into National Academies

Number of national academy members

2021

Number of national academy members

2023

62 74

19%

Increase in number of faculty

Defined as: National Academy (Engineering, Science, Medicine, Education, Public Administration, Inventors); American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Increase retention rate of exempt and non-exempt staff

Retention Rate

2021

Retention Rate

2023

91.2% 92.6%

2%

Increase in staff retention rate

Our Work to Invest in Staff

Increase the diversity of our undergraduate student body

Percent of Undergraduate Students

2021

Percent of Undergraduate Students

2023

47% 52%

10%

Change in number of students

Defined as: those who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, individually or in combination with another race)

Increase the percent of tenure track faculty hired who identify as Black, Hispanic or Indigenous

Percent of TTK faculty hired

2021

Percent of TTK faculty hired

2023

14% 33%

19%

Percentage point increase in TTK faculty

How we're increasing the diversity of our faculty

We Partner to Advance the Public Good

We will create and sustain partnerships that allow our research to have impact locally and globally, our education to prepare students for civic engagement and impact, and our service to create solutions for a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient world.

Instructors and students work in a garden bed of lush plants

Drive economic impact in the state of Maryland

Economic Impact

2021

Economic Impact

2023

$3.16B $3.7B

17%

Increase in economic impact on the State of Maryland

How We're Driving Economic Impact

We Move Fearlessly Forward

To improve the lives of every person on Earth, we will reimagine teaching and learning; accelerate solutions to the grand challenges of our time through creativity and discovery; and forge a diverse and inclusive community where our differences are celebrated and equity is relentlessly pursued.

The Mall at UMD

Increase expenditures for research and other scholarly activities

Expenditures

2021

Expenditures

2023

$536M $641M

20%

Increase in expenditures

Investing in Our Research Enterprise

Maintain our preeminence as a top ranked national research university by U.S. News & World Report

Overall Ranking

2021

Overall Ranking

2023

59 46

22%

Percent gain in numeric ranks

How UMD Excels in Rankings

Continue the ascent of UMD programs ranked in the Top 25 nationally by U.S. News & World Report

Number of top 25 programs

2021

Number of top 25 programs

2023

67 69

3%

Increase in top 25 programs

How UMD Excels in Rankings

FEARLESSLY FORWARD IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AND IMPACT FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD: THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND STRATEGIC PLAN  is a living document and will evolve and grow as we do. Please visit this site to follow our progress as we move fearlessly forward.

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