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Impact

#  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.

 

 ![McKeldin Library and McKeldin Mall on a sunny spring day](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/heroes/strategicPlan/hero-mckeldin.jpg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1787258380&s=c1dced0fb7ba5e2a37981d308e4e6bc6)   ##  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 qualitative and quantitative measures are highlighted on this page, and our exciting progress is captured in our annual progress report. 

    ##  ANNUAL REPORTS 

Telling our stories and tracking our progress

 

  Fearlessly Forward

 [ 2026 Annual Progress Report ](https://umd-sysprovost.files.svdcdn.com/production/files/strategicPlan/2026-Senate-Presentation-PDF-for-Website.pdf?dm=1783628639)

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   Fearlessly Forward

 [ 2025 Annual Progress Report ](https://umd-sysprovost.files.svdcdn.com/production/files/strategicPlan/Aug-updates-2__of-FINAL-Strategic-Plan-Senate-Presentation-April-2025.pdf?dm=1783628600)

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   Fearlessly Forward

 [ 2024 Annual Progress Report ](https://umd-sysprovost.files.svdcdn.com/production/files/strategicPlan/Strategic-Plan-Progress-Report-2024-PDF.pdf?dm=1787599623)

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   Fearlessly Forward

 [ 2023 Annual Progress Report ](https://umd-sysprovost.files.svdcdn.com/production/files/strategicPlan/FF_Progress_Report_Spring_2023.pdf?dm=1787599757)

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     ## How We're Moving Fearlessly Forward

  Filter by  Clear all  

  We Reimagine Learning 

  We Take on Humanity's Grand Challenges 

  We Invest in People and Communities 

  We Partner to Advance the Public Good 

 

    Jun 25

 [ ![M South Campus Commons](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/M_SouthCampusCommons_08302022_SC_4496_1920x1080-1.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790362782&s=9c10ba5aa0ce8ebc2110da40648515b6) ](https://today.umd.edu/grand-challenges-grants-2-0-direct-umd-research-to-societal-good) 2026

 

 [ Grand Challenges Grants 2.0 Direct UMD Research to Societal Good ](https://today.umd.edu/grand-challenges-grants-2-0-direct-umd-research-to-societal-good)Program awards nearly $15M in grants, building on success of inaugural round

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  Jun 16

 [ ![AI Stock Image](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/iStock-2229184344_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790362712&s=0c70daaec569fcd213cf0532686e808a) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-to-launch-2-bachelors-degrees-to-explore-technical-human-dimensions-of-ai) 2026

 

 [ UMD to Launch 2 Bachelor’s Degrees to Explore Technical, Human Dimensions of AI ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-to-launch-2-bachelors-degrees-to-explore-technical-human-dimensions-of-ai)New majors aim to ethically advance AI tech, prepare students to address its societal impact

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  Jun 11

 [ ![Maryland State House](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/AdobeStock_432054596_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790362152&s=8cbf3df88f33219da601c35d67a9e843) ](https://today.umd.edu/merrill-students-produce-voter-guide-for-upcoming-state-primary-election) 2026

 

 [ Merrill Students Produce Voter Guide for Upcoming State Primary Election ](https://today.umd.edu/merrill-students-produce-voter-guide-for-upcoming-state-primary-election)A partnership between the Local News Network, Capital News Service and the university’s Maryland Democracy Initiative

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  Jun 10

 [ ![Discovery House exterior](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/DiscoveryHouse_05282026_DS_1846_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790361990&s=84781c6c476ca9b3ccf9b57d92054666) ](https://today.umd.edu/a-discovery-for-graduate-students) 2026

 

 [ A ‘Discovery’ for Graduate Students ](https://today.umd.edu/a-discovery-for-graduate-students)Take a Virtual Tour of Housing Community Opening This Summer

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  Jun 2

 [ ![Discovery House](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/gens_leonard_focus-zone_cam05_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790361919&s=6f7335dd53d2be423db4e4ea1861abd1) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-inaugural-grand-challenges-graduate-communities) 2026

 

 [ UMD Launches Inaugural Grand Challenges Graduate Communities ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-inaugural-grand-challenges-graduate-communities)Interdisciplinary Teams of Students to Live, Conduct Research Together in New Discovery House

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-inaugural-grand-challenges-graduate-communities) 

  May 13

 [ ![Stock illustration of employees](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/AdobeStock_364750550_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790361836&s=3957093ea32b8b0512347ef9e6237862) ](https://today.umd.edu/excellence-in-supervision-program-helps-umd-supervisors-build-stronger-teams) 2026

 

 [ Excellence in Supervision Program Helps UMD Supervisors Build Stronger Teams ](https://today.umd.edu/excellence-in-supervision-program-helps-umd-supervisors-build-stronger-teams)With Nearly 300 Participants To-Date, Supervisors Report Greater Confidence Across Core Leadership Skills

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  Apr 24

 [ ![Do Good Challenge 2026 competitors and winners](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/sk-25_55227440536_o_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790361548&s=ae45a9eac55c40b8a2590172f07c5c0a) ](https://today.umd.edu/student-teams-bolstering-mental-health-and-nonprofit-tech-take-10k-top-prizes-at-do-good-challenge) 2026

 

 [ Student Teams Bolstering Mental Health and Nonprofit Tech Take $10K Top Prizes at Do Good Challenge ](https://today.umd.edu/student-teams-bolstering-mental-health-and-nonprofit-tech-take-10k-top-prizes-at-do-good-challenge)Competition Awards $40K to Terps Making a Social Impact

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  Apr 22

 [ ![Maryland Mesonet](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/JC1A8794-fixed_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528430&s=9288e9e6403a8974da2aac3da45ff5bf) ](https://today.umd.edu/grand-challenges-the-climate-resilience-network) 2026

 

 [ Grand Challenges: The Climate Resilience Network ](https://today.umd.edu/grand-challenges-the-climate-resilience-network)UMD researchers prepare Marylanders for extreme weather, air quality problems

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  May 3

 [ ![AI image on a laptop](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/AdobeStock_601375282_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790361108&s=264cbaf854d25c41e8eeb47b9a007e30) ](https://today.umd.edu/15-proposals-for-ai-focused-courses-awarded-new-grants) 2026

 

 [ 15 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants ](https://today.umd.edu/15-proposals-for-ai-focused-courses-awarded-new-grants)Funds Administered by AIM to Support Classes in 10 Colleges and Schools Across the University

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/15-proposals-for-ai-focused-courses-awarded-new-grants) 

  Apr 30

 [ ![Do Good rings](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/DoGoodRings_Dedication_10102024_SC_2304_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357739&s=53b8e02685c201841e75ebe171a21534) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-names-inaugural-do-good-campus-signature-initiatives) 2026

 

 [ UMD Names Inaugural Do Good Campus Signature Initiatives ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-names-inaugural-do-good-campus-signature-initiatives)Six Programs Highlight the University’s Commitment to Student Leadership, Social Impact and Real-World Change

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-names-inaugural-do-good-campus-signature-initiatives) 

  Apr 15

 [ ![Do Good Plaza at UMD](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/image-2.png?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528458&s=2a4156e1793a3b6b946986b350a76c4f) ](https://today.umd.edu/245k-awarded-from-do-good-campus-fund) 2026

 

 [ $245K Awarded From Do Good Campus Fund ](https://today.umd.edu/245k-awarded-from-do-good-campus-fund)Projects by Faculty, Staff and Students at UMD and in Community to Create Positive Social Change

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/245k-awarded-from-do-good-campus-fund) 

  Apr 14

 [ ![Terrapin Commitment students](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/TerrapinCommitment_Hero_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1790360951&s=fc1747a5bcea638d46918ddf2b2862fd) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-to-cover-tuition-fees-for-maryland-families-making-75k-or-less) 2026

 

 [ UMD to Cover Tuition, Fees for Maryland Families Making $75K or Less ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-to-cover-tuition-fees-for-maryland-families-making-75k-or-less)Terrapin Commitment Expands Eligibility; Meet 3 of the 8K Students Already Supported

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-to-cover-tuition-fees-for-maryland-families-making-75k-or-less) 

  Apr 17

 [ ![Teaching innovation](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Teaching-innovation.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528424&s=0e8572b1477ab0d67aebdf75b1980d2d) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/proposals-welcomed-for-2026-27-teaching-innovation-grants) 2026

 

 [ Proposals Welcomed for 2026-27 Teaching Innovation Grants ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/proposals-welcomed-for-2026-27-teaching-innovation-grants)Grant Cycle Focused on Deepening Faculty Engagement in Data-Driven Pedagogical Enhancements

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/proposals-welcomed-for-2026-27-teaching-innovation-grants) 

  Apr 7

 [ ![UMD Fellows](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/BanjoJoyce_UMD_Fellows_Statehouse_internship_04062026_JC_0216_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357311&s=fece36cf6fd13d6d10d0d3865e7d171d) ](https://today.umd.edu/students-fit-the-bills-in-state-government) 2026

 

 [ Students Fit the Bill(s) in State Government ](https://today.umd.edu/students-fit-the-bills-in-state-government)Record Number of UMD Fellows Intern With Maryland General Assembly

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  Mar 4

 [ ![UMD seal](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Campus_Snow_03022026_SC_0437_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357325&s=02a47fb2200cd9a0e1d638f3161ef9b3) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-invests-5-25m-to-sustain-essential-research-support-early-career-scholars) 2026

 

 [ UMD Invests $5.25M to Sustain Essential Research, Support Early-Career Scholars ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-invests-5-25m-to-sustain-essential-research-support-early-career-scholars)82 Projects Receive Research Resilience Initiatives Funding Through UMD, MPower

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-invests-5-25m-to-sustain-essential-research-support-early-career-scholars) 

  Feb 26

 [ ![stock image that evokes AI](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/iStock-2216163156_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357347&s=759682640b181b7a9363eef068518f1a) ](https://today.umd.edu/aim-welcomes-5-distinguished-artificial-intelligence-scholars) 2026

 

 [ AIM Welcomes 5 Distinguished Artificial Intelligence Scholars ](https://today.umd.edu/aim-welcomes-5-distinguished-artificial-intelligence-scholars)Core Faculty Hires Bring Expertise in Philosophy, Computer Science, Public Health, Bioengineering, Government and Politics

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/aim-welcomes-5-distinguished-artificial-intelligence-scholars) 

  Feb 18

 [ ![25 UMD fearlessly forward award recipients](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/FearlesslyForward_Awards_02172026_JC_7159_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357367&s=1ca3de50849dee6dfd5b75f36b9421e8) ](https://today.umd.edu/25-umd-staff-members-honored-for-exceptional-contributions) 2026

 

 [ 25 UMD Staff Members Honored for Exceptional Contributions ](https://today.umd.edu/25-umd-staff-members-honored-for-exceptional-contributions)Fearlessly Forward Awards Recognize Dedication, Innovation

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  Feb 16

 [ ![four images reflecting grand challenges projects](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/grand-challenges_2_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357384&s=4d1ea03b96aa5a55fdc7a699f6a30071) ](https://today.umd.edu/at-3-year-anniversary-grand-challenges-grants-program-reaps-major-returns) 2026

 

 [ At 3-Year Anniversary, Grand Challenges Grants Program Reaps Major Returns ](https://today.umd.edu/at-3-year-anniversary-grand-challenges-grants-program-reaps-major-returns)$30M Investment in UMD Research Advances Solutions to Societal Issues, Brings in $55M in External Funding

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/at-3-year-anniversary-grand-challenges-grants-program-reaps-major-returns) 

  Feb 13

 [ ![Leonardtown Building](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Leonardtown_Building_02122026_JC_4497_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357397&s=9f45c733c27286f7e9ac718935349e7b) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-to-launch-grand-challenges-graduate-communities) 2026

 

 [ UMD to Launch Grand Challenges Graduate Communities ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-to-launch-grand-challenges-graduate-communities)New Graduate Student Housing Will Accelerate Interdisciplinary Research, Mentorship and Professional Impact

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  Jan 20

 [ ![students working in a garden](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/GrandChallenges_GlobalFoodWater_03312023_SC_6322_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357412&s=06abfb5eeff68302c98be36b57a70c4f) ](https://today.umd.edu/proposals-sought-for-grand-challenges-grants-2-0) 2026

 

 [ Proposals Sought for Grand Challenges Grants 2.0 ](https://today.umd.edu/proposals-sought-for-grand-challenges-grants-2-0)External Funding From First Round Nearly Doubled UMD’s Investment in Solving Societal Problems

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  Jan 14

 [ ![Good Neighbor Day Pregnancy Aid Center 1](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/GoodNeighborDay_PregnancyAidCenter_10252025_DS_9893_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357428&s=f9297a79ca0ba418de2b42fcf4a2f0a2) ](https://today.umd.edu/university-of-maryland-earns-carnegie-community-engagement-classification) 2026

 

 [ University of Maryland Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification ](https://today.umd.edu/university-of-maryland-earns-carnegie-community-engagement-classification)Prestigious National Designation Recognizes UMD’s Excellence in Community-Engaged Teaching, Research and Service

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  Nov 20

 [ ![UMD sundial](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Sundial_Fall_10232025_DS_8989_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357441&s=373f2a192b83ec718a432e88e92b465e) ](https://today.umd.edu/8-75m-investment-supports-research-resilience-amid-challenging-federal-funding-environment) 2025

 

 [ $8.75M Investment Supports ‘Research Resilience’ Amid Challenging Federal Funding Environment ](https://today.umd.edu/8-75m-investment-supports-research-resilience-amid-challenging-federal-funding-environment)UMD, MPower Funds Combine to Help Preserve Institutional Capabilities, Lab Operations and More

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/8-75m-investment-supports-research-resilience-amid-challenging-federal-funding-environment) 

  Oct 27

 [ ![illustration of computer and keyboard with AI on monitor](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/AdobeStock_1527600129_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357458&s=dd8c8126f7ceab84f4fcb8aff1e367e6) ](https://today.umd.edu/program-helps-faculty-adapt-teaching-for-the-ai-era) 2025

 

 [ Program Helps Faculty Adapt Teaching for the AI Era ](https://today.umd.edu/program-helps-faculty-adapt-teaching-for-the-ai-era)TLTC’s New ‘GenAI-Informed Pedagogy’ Track Has Already Guided Hundreds of Instructors

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/program-helps-faculty-adapt-teaching-for-the-ai-era) 

  Sep 29

 [ ![8 M Power Professors](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/MPowerProfessors_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357470&s=72b0611241717f6b17507013ad6af839) ](https://today.umd.edu/8-faculty-3-years-of-lifesaving-collaborations) 2025

 

 [ 8 Faculty, 3 Years of Lifesaving Collaborations ](https://today.umd.edu/8-faculty-3-years-of-lifesaving-collaborations)First Cohort of UMB, UMCP MPower Professors to Continue Health Care Innovation

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  Sep 24

 [ ![President Pines at AI conference](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/IMG_3316_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357492&s=b13e1b46168fe1ecb42d2a495c45d94b) ](https://today.umd.edu/make-ai-a-force-that-is-uplifting-for-all-umd-leaders-declare-at-global-summit) 2025

 

 [ ‘Make AI a Force That Is Uplifting for All,’ UMD Leaders Urge at Global Summit ](https://today.umd.edu/make-ai-a-force-that-is-uplifting-for-all-umd-leaders-declare-at-global-summit)Pines, Daumé Join International Leaders, Tech Pioneers to Discuss AI’s Impact on Education and More

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  Sep 10

 [ ![graphic of people indicating work and collaboration](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/education_istock_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357512&s=5556f4bbe7fe4ef4bc054669b007e136) ](https://today.umd.edu/new-teaching-innovation-grants-help-accommodate-broad-spectrum-of-learners) 2025

 

 [ New Teaching Innovation Grants Help Accommodate ‘Broad Spectrum of Learners’ ](https://today.umd.edu/new-teaching-innovation-grants-help-accommodate-broad-spectrum-of-learners)Awards for 48 Projects Fund Implementation of Universal Design for Learning Principles

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  Aug 19

 [ ![UMD Campus North Gate](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Campus_NorthGate_Iribe_07232025_JC_8741_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357525&s=a1d2e1d9fd936f164f327fb4307dd98d) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-ranks-no-13-among-public-universities-for-pell-grant-recipients-graduation-rates) 2025

 

 [ UMD Ranks No. 13 Among Public Universities for Pell Grant Recipients’ Graduation Rates ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-ranks-no-13-among-public-universities-for-pell-grant-recipients-graduation-rates)Chronicle of Higher Education Recognizes Efforts to Support Students With Highest Financial Need

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-ranks-no-13-among-public-universities-for-pell-grant-recipients-graduation-rates) 

  Jul 8

 [ ![UMD Commencement](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Commencement_05222025_DS_0923_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357538&s=468e225362e33b2b6f00272a5580376e) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-among-top-5-doctorate-producers-in-5-critical-tech-areas) 2025

 

 [ UMD Among Top 5 Doctorate Producers in 5 Critical Tech Areas ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-among-top-5-doctorate-producers-in-5-critical-tech-areas)New Study Finds That UMD Graduates High Numbers of Students in Quantum Science, AI and Other STEM Ph.D.s

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-among-top-5-doctorate-producers-in-5-critical-tech-areas) 

  Jul 8

 [ ![Pariya Ahmadi at solar facility in Vietnam](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Pariya-Ahmadi-at-solar-facility-in-Vietnam-Jan.-2025_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357558&s=18480bc1169be05ea2e82a11b9a20a6a) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-celebrates-record-number-of-gilman-scholars) 2025

 

 [ UMD Celebrates Record Number of Gilman Scholars ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-celebrates-record-number-of-gilman-scholars)Study-Abroad Opportunities for Students With Financial Need Rank Among Top 5 Nationally

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-celebrates-record-number-of-gilman-scholars) 

  Jun 30

 [ ![Capitol buildings](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/capitols_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528086&s=b5d2da4a3141f999ae59478484fd9f25) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-report-quantifies-impact-of-federal-spending-in-state) 2025

 

 [ UMD Report Quantifies Impact of Federal Spending in State ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-report-quantifies-impact-of-federal-spending-in-state)Smith School Grad Students Conduct Research for Comptroller’s Office

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-report-quantifies-impact-of-federal-spending-in-state) 

  Jun 29

 [ ![Quantum Enterprise Cover](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/C1_EnTERPrise25_Cover_FINAL_REV2_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528098&s=3cb83bdb267de747b6df381797c797e6) ](https://today.umd.edu/building-the-capital-of-quantum) 2025

 

 [ Building the Capital of Quantum ](https://today.umd.edu/building-the-capital-of-quantum)UMD and the State of Maryland Make a Billion-Dollar Bid to Anchor a Scientific and Commercial Revolution

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/building-the-capital-of-quantum) 

  Jun 23

 [ ![View from above of a full classroom of students sitting at round tables.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/ESJLTCClassroom_11132019_JC_0343-fixed.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528771&s=374fb8f280e8e5bfab4fb1f4aa32c225) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-m-s-in-artificial-intelligence) 2025

 

 [ UMD Launches M.S. in Artificial Intelligence ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-m-s-in-artificial-intelligence)Program Aims to Prepare Industry-Ready AI Leaders

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-m-s-in-artificial-intelligence) 

  Jun 17

 [ ![The Mall at UMD](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/mall.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528819&s=561eecfda56daea3feff33fbd2bc0ea7) ](https://today.umd.edu/usm-google-to-bring-google-career-certificates-ai-training-to-thousands-of-learners) 2025

 

 [ USM, Google to Bring Google Career Certificates, AI Training to Thousands of Learners ](https://today.umd.edu/usm-google-to-bring-google-career-certificates-ai-training-to-thousands-of-learners)Partnership Will Amplify USM’s Role in Upskilling Maryland’s Current, Future Workforces

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/usm-google-to-bring-google-career-certificates-ai-training-to-thousands-of-learners) 

  Jun 11

 [ ![Nvidia Meeting with Holocamera](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Nvidia_Meeting_Holocamera_06102025_JC_9868_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357576&s=dab6b0276e89b91c99e20fe67e190065) ](https://today.umd.edu/at-umd-lt-governor-says-its-going-to-take-a-partnership-to-elevate-the-future) 2025

 

 [ At UMD, Lt. Governor Says ‘It’s Going to Take a Partnership … to Elevate the Future’ ](https://today.umd.edu/at-umd-lt-governor-says-its-going-to-take-a-partnership-to-elevate-the-future)State, Business, University Leaders Convene to Discuss AI, Quantum Tech

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/at-umd-lt-governor-says-its-going-to-take-a-partnership-to-elevate-the-future) 

  May 28

 [ ![robot and human illustration touching lightbulb](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/iStock-2020300801_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357592&s=f620cff0e327b28d9ecfc99576380446) ](https://today.umd.edu/aim-seed-grants-support-22-ai-research-projects) 2025

 

 [ AIM Seed Grants Support 22 AI Research Projects ](https://today.umd.edu/aim-seed-grants-support-22-ai-research-projects)Funds Support Research Focused on Accessibility, Social Justice, Sustainability and Learning

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/aim-seed-grants-support-22-ai-research-projects) 

  May 13

 [ ![Machine gears and wires span across a black platform with a student peering over](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Quantum_JQI_02162018_2450-1200x630-focus_right.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528686&s=a0f81032813d771c747f4450f25009da) ](https://today.umd.edu/2-5m-nsf-award-kick-starts-new-initiatives-in-quantum-simulation) 2025

 

 [ $2.5M NSF Award Kick-starts New Initiatives in Quantum Simulation ](https://today.umd.edu/2-5m-nsf-award-kick-starts-new-initiatives-in-quantum-simulation)Funding to Support Additional Research Directions, Undergraduate Program

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/2-5m-nsf-award-kick-starts-new-initiatives-in-quantum-simulation) 

  May 12

 [ ![student talking to woman at voting event](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/LauferDemocracyInternship_08072024_RS_3486_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357612&s=f4707f3968602570a77f9b6b59f1b7ba) ](https://today.umd.edu/a-vote-for-civic-education) 2025

 

 [ A Vote for Civic Education ](https://today.umd.edu/a-vote-for-civic-education)Gift to Maryland Democracy Initiative Supports Political Engagement, Literacy Efforts

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/a-vote-for-civic-education) 

  May 6

 [ ![Students in a large classroom gathered in groups at round tables and some standing, writing on boards arranged on the walls of the room.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/ESJLTC_Students_10032018_9426-1200x630.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528674&s=d81b99d8f8cf5be619221de6e29ffb5e) ](https://today.umd.edu/7-proposals-for-ai-focused-courses-awarded-new-grants) 2025

 

 [ 7 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants ](https://today.umd.edu/7-proposals-for-ai-focused-courses-awarded-new-grants)Funds Administered by AIM to Support Classes in Arts and Humanities, Public Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Information Science

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/7-proposals-for-ai-focused-courses-awarded-new-grants) 

  Apr 30

 [ ![Maryland State House building in Annapolis, MD](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/AnnapolisCapital_iStock-118265241.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528703&s=d982255a8cdd4e887ab810567090e1a6) ](https://today.umd.edu/strengthening-communities-a-course-at-a-time) 2025

 

 [ Strengthening Communities, a Course at a Time ](https://today.umd.edu/strengthening-communities-a-course-at-a-time)New Program Embedding Civic Learning in Classes Across Campus Reaches Over 1,000 Students

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/strengthening-communities-a-course-at-a-time) 

  Apr 29

 [ ![drone](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/drone_1_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528336&s=1b7fb0af044eefc7272eaab13d0166cb) ](https://today.umd.edu/terps-look-to-the-sky-to-solve-a-burning-challenge) 2025

 

 [ Terps Look to the Sky to Solve a Burning Challenge ](https://today.umd.edu/terps-look-to-the-sky-to-solve-a-burning-challenge)In XPRIZE Competition, Students, Faculty Design Autonomous Drone System to Detect, Suppress Wildfires

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/terps-look-to-the-sky-to-solve-a-burning-challenge) 

  Apr 28

 [ ![Governor Moore signing bill related to Quantum at ARLIS](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Moore-quantum-ARLIS.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357636&s=138b285aaca2f48d261d22977c5c928c) ](https://today.umd.edu/new-national-quantum-hub-to-be-based-at-umds-applied-research-laboratory-for-intelligence-and-security) 2025

 

 [ New National Quantum Hub to be Based at UMD’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security ](https://today.umd.edu/new-national-quantum-hub-to-be-based-at-umds-applied-research-laboratory-for-intelligence-and-security)DARPA Partners With Maryland to Drive Quantum Innovation, Strengthen ‘Capital of Quantum’

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/new-national-quantum-hub-to-be-based-at-umds-applied-research-laboratory-for-intelligence-and-security) 

  Apr 24

 [ ![students receiving Do Good Challenge check](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/54470009157_94e6dc623d_o_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357654&s=a0e92112136743b56b8c28c4e6aa4716) ](https://today.umd.edu/medical-training-initiative-food-recovery-network-take-top-prizes-at-do-good-challenge) 2025

 

 [ Medical Training Initiative, Food Recovery Network Take Top Prizes at Do Good Challenge ](https://today.umd.edu/medical-training-initiative-food-recovery-network-take-top-prizes-at-do-good-challenge)$40K Competition Celebrates Students Creating Social Impact on Global Challenges

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/medical-training-initiative-food-recovery-network-take-top-prizes-at-do-good-challenge) 

  Apr 23

 [ ![Innovation Lab](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/InnovationLab_05072018_9711.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528750&s=8a55f560b3b390cab746154f9c27f576) ](https://today.umd.edu/discovering-a-passion-for-research) 2025

 

 [ Discovering a ‘Passion for Research’ ](https://today.umd.edu/discovering-a-passion-for-research)Event Spotlights, Celebrates Work of 500 Undergrads

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/discovering-a-passion-for-research) 

  Apr 21

 [ ![Astronomy students](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Small_ASTR288T_04012025_RS_1264-1-scaled.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528206&s=008ebe2a4c0a8718936e640a14570e2a) ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/university-of-maryland/reimagining-college-to-meet-the-future-of-work/) 2025

 

 [ Reimagining College to Meet the Future of Work ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/university-of-maryland/reimagining-college-to-meet-the-future-of-work/)University of Maryland changes how students learn to build real-world, tech-ready skills

 [  ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/university-of-maryland/reimagining-college-to-meet-the-future-of-work/) 

  Apr 21

 [ ![HJ Patterson Columns](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/HJPatterson_Columns_05262020_JC_6921-1920x1080-1.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528352&s=52cd35d9f5a08f400f0a8e0d2c9b5b09) ](https://today.umd.edu/40k-philanthropic-challenge-celebrates-societal-impact) 2025

 

 [ $40K Philanthropic Challenge Celebrates Societal Impact ](https://today.umd.edu/40k-philanthropic-challenge-celebrates-societal-impact)6 Student Teams to Demonstrate How They ‘Do Good’ in Pitch Competition

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/40k-philanthropic-challenge-celebrates-societal-impact) 

  Apr 15

 [ ![students working in garden](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/fewture-flipped-2.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357671&s=ffaba8f95975fcff3fe9a3765ad464bf) ](https://today.umd.edu/415k-awarded-from-do-good-campus-fund) 2025

 

 [ $415K Awarded From Do Good Campus Fund ](https://today.umd.edu/415k-awarded-from-do-good-campus-fund)Funding Supports Faculty, Students, Staff Driving Positive Change on Campus and Beyond

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/415k-awarded-from-do-good-campus-fund) 

  Apr 7

 [ ![Quantum qlab](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Copy-of-KMH_0265-1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528359&s=9786b18fa5eb853069ff74c39eb30088) ](https://today.umd.edu/arlis-launches-maryland-institute-for-quantum-applications) 2025

 

 [ New Center to Support National Security With Quantum Tech ](https://today.umd.edu/arlis-launches-maryland-institute-for-quantum-applications)ARLIS Launches Maryland Institute for Quantum Applications in Discovery District

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/arlis-launches-maryland-institute-for-quantum-applications) 

  Mar 27

 [ ![The Mall at UMD](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/mall.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528819&s=561eecfda56daea3feff33fbd2bc0ea7) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-hub-offering-pathways-forward-for-marylands-displaced-federal-workers) 2025

 

 [ UMD Launches Hub Offering ‘Pathways Forward’ for Maryland’s Displaced Federal Workers ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-hub-offering-pathways-forward-for-marylands-displaced-federal-workers)Website Features Career Development Tools, Entrepreneurial Support

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-launches-hub-offering-pathways-forward-for-marylands-displaced-federal-workers) 

  Feb 6

 [ ![Maryland state Flag](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/MarylandFlag_10122018_6313_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357692&s=611c8d754091daf0838552256cdfb58d) ](https://today.umd.edu/7-umcp-umb-researchers-named-mpower-professors) 2025

 

 [ 7 UMCP, UMB Researchers Named MPower Professors ](https://today.umd.edu/7-umcp-umb-researchers-named-mpower-professors)Faculty Pursuing Collaborative Work on Pressing Issues Awarded $150K

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/7-umcp-umb-researchers-named-mpower-professors) 

  Feb 5

 [ ![Terrapin Impact Awards](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/TerrapinImpactAwards_02042025_SC_8450_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357707&s=75265d0684347897124d36f910d2a565) ](https://today.umd.edu/25-umd-employees-honored-for-service-contributions) 2025

 

 [ 25 UMD Employees Honored for Service, Contributions ](https://today.umd.edu/25-umd-employees-honored-for-service-contributions)Fearlessly Forward Awards Celebrate Staff Members Across Campus

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/25-umd-employees-honored-for-service-contributions) 

  Jan 28

 [ ![A teacher and student converse while sitting side by side at a table](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/staff2.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528706&s=dab8310960da188b9811c06768cd8da8) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/umd-launches-professional-development-programs-for-supervisors) 2025

 

 [ UMD Launches Professional Development Programs for Supervisors ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/umd-launches-professional-development-programs-for-supervisors)New series of programs and resources will support faculty and staff supervisors

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/umd-launches-professional-development-programs-for-supervisors) 

  Jan 17

 [ ![Physical Sciences Complex](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/FirstDayofClasses_01242024_DS_3267_BYNDER.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528104&s=2b42f13d2698f35002a08a45d7ca172a) ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/ai-at-the-university-of-maryland) 2025

 

 [ AI at the University of Maryland ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/ai-at-the-university-of-maryland)AI tools are part of the ways that we teach, learn and work right here on campus

 [  ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/ai-at-the-university-of-maryland) 

  Jan 14

 [ ![Governor Moore at Quantum Announcement](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/QuantumAnnouncement_IonQ_01142025_SC_1390_web-1.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357725&s=1d06700d6f51000c79ef57f18760b946) ](https://today.umd.edu/moore-announces-1b-capital-of-quantum-initiative-centered-at-umd) 2025

 

 [ Moore Announces $1B ‘Capital of Quantum’ Initiative Centered at UMD ](https://today.umd.edu/moore-announces-1b-capital-of-quantum-initiative-centered-at-umd)Strategic Partnership Aims to Cement State, D.C. Region as World-Leading Quantum Science and Innovation Hub

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/moore-announces-1b-capital-of-quantum-initiative-centered-at-umd) 

  Nov 14

 [ ![Innovation Lab](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/InnovationLab_05072018_9711.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528750&s=8a55f560b3b390cab746154f9c27f576) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-hiring-40-faculty-members-for-ai-institute) 2024

 

 [ UMD Hiring 40 Faculty Members for AI Institute ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-hiring-40-faculty-members-for-ai-institute)Planned Faculty Expansion Among Largest in University History

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-hiring-40-faculty-members-for-ai-institute) 

  Oct 28

 [ ![Two students wearing yellow shirts with a terrapin shell and Good Neighbor Day emblazoned on the back rake leaves in a wooded area.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/GoodNeighborDay_11072020_SC_6639-fixed.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528779&s=8af302217d9cdedac8e04ce6b73227e4) ](https://today.umd.edu/a-good-day-for-neighbors-helping-neighbors) 2024

 

 [ A ‘Good’ Day for Neighbors Helping Neighbors ](https://today.umd.edu/a-good-day-for-neighbors-helping-neighbors)Dozens of Projects Completed on 13th Annual Celebration of Community Partnership

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/a-good-day-for-neighbors-helping-neighbors) 

  Oct 11

 [ ![Do Good rings](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/DoGoodRings_Dedication_10102024_SC_2304_1920x1080.jpeg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1788357739&s=53b8e02685c201841e75ebe171a21534) ](https://today.umd.edu/do-good-has-a-nice-ring-to-it) 2024

 

 [ ‘Do Good’ Has a Nice Ring to It ](https://today.umd.edu/do-good-has-a-nice-ring-to-it)UMD Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Interactive Exhibit Inspiring Service

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  Oct 4

 [ ![Terrapin Impact Staff Awards 2024](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/TerrapinImpactAwards_01302024_JC_8559.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528415&s=c48e477b01c7f1c30d2633a88973469b) ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/nominate-today-the-terrapin-innovation-mvp-impact-awards) 2024

 

 [ Nominations Open for Terrapin Innovation & MVP Impact Awards ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/nominate-today-the-terrapin-innovation-mvp-impact-awards)Awards recognize staff members who exemplify a Fearlessly Forward attitude

 [  ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/nominate-today-the-terrapin-innovation-mvp-impact-awards) 

  Oct 3

 [ ![GOAL Challenge engineering program](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/DSC_5717_1920x10802.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528349&s=f9e321f2861bb3ef5a8d19af658ad6d2) ](https://today.umd.edu/second-chance-to-do-good-at-umd) 2024

 

 [ Second Chance to ‘Do Good’ at UMD ](https://today.umd.edu/second-chance-to-do-good-at-umd)New Round of Campus Grants to Award Up to $320K for Student, Faculty, Staff Projects

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/second-chance-to-do-good-at-umd) 

  Sep 4

 [ ![Students sitting in tree](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/CampusSpring_03162023_MWJ_2318.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528399&s=c004f406d02f0cf7ba3c8bf06d91b45b) ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/new-investments-in-mental-health-and-well-being) 2024

 

 [ New Investments in Mental Health and Well-Being ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/new-investments-in-mental-health-and-well-being)Efforts Empower Terps to Prioritize Well-being and Thrive in a Supportive Environment

 [  ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/new-investments-in-mental-health-and-well-being) 

  May 2

 [ ![AIM Launch Event Hal Daume](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/AIMLaunchEvent_05022024_SC_9350_1920x1080-1.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528427&s=70533a9b6d1313da10e2c6968c36cb20) ](https://today.umd.edu/at-new-ai-institutes-celebration-a-question-of-whos-at-the-table) 2024

 

 [ At New AI Institute’s Celebration, a Question of ‘Who’s at the Table’ ](https://today.umd.edu/at-new-ai-institutes-celebration-a-question-of-whos-at-the-table)Revolutionary Technology Must Embrace Values and Variety of Perspectives

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/at-new-ai-institutes-celebration-a-question-of-whos-at-the-table) 

  Apr 17

 [ ![Teaching innovation](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Teaching-innovation.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528424&s=0e8572b1477ab0d67aebdf75b1980d2d) ](https://today.umd.edu/new-teaching-innovation-grants-to-support-surge-of-educational-tech) 2024

 

 [ New Teaching Innovation Grants to Support Surge of Educational Tech ](https://today.umd.edu/new-teaching-innovation-grants-to-support-surge-of-educational-tech)Awards for 24 Projects Fund Use of AI, Gamification and More in the Classroom

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/new-teaching-innovation-grants-to-support-surge-of-educational-tech) 

  Apr 9

 ![Student looking at laptop](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/aim-image.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528442&s=74fc292b7e3dbdc7b01c2faaadf9cc79) 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](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/24-Headshot-by-Anna-Min-3.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528421&s=fe1b71376347f72dbed6b3ec2ff61c8b) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-names-first-associate-provost-for-community-engagement) 2024

 

 [ UMD Names First Associate Provost for Community Engagement ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-names-first-associate-provost-for-community-engagement)Tania Mitchell to Lead New Center, Support Research, Teaching, Learning and Service

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-names-first-associate-provost-for-community-engagement) 

  Feb 7

 [ ![1856 Project](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/1856_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528419&s=379f4a27b65f5a3f2b4ee053652a7ea8) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/1856-project-to-host-inaugural-research-update) 2024

 

 [ 1856 Project to Host Inaugural Research Update ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/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.

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/1856-project-to-host-inaugural-research-update) 

  Jan 25

 [ ![Terrapin Impact Staff Awards 2024](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/TerrapinImpactAwards_01302024_JC_8559.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528415&s=c48e477b01c7f1c30d2633a88973469b) ](https://today.umd.edu/terp-staff-hailed-for-outstanding-service) 2024

 

 [ Terp Staff Hailed for Outstanding Service ](https://today.umd.edu/terp-staff-hailed-for-outstanding-service)Employees Across Campus Receive New Terrapin Innovation and MVP Impact Awards

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  Dec 12

 [ ![Testudo statue in front of McKeldin Library](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Testudo_07132021_JC_1223.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528569&s=28d24f6efc6fed0ce9bd0b3bd2a9f877) ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/a-note-to-graduate-students) 2023

 

 [ Investing in Our Graduate Students ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/a-note-to-graduate-students)We are committed to taking action and continuing to make progress in areas important to our graduate students

 [  ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/a-note-to-graduate-students) 

  Nov 17

 [ ![Wide-angle view of McKeldin Library with lens flare.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/McKeldinLibrary_04282015_9947_Final.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528432&s=ec711f3e437c02c5de2f17df95fc6436) ](https://today.umd.edu/six-umb-umcp-researchers-named-mpower-professors) 2023

 

 [ Six UMB, UMCP Researchers Named MPower Professors ](https://today.umd.edu/six-umb-umcp-researchers-named-mpower-professors)Professors Each Awarded $150,000 Over Three Years to Support Collaborative Work

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/six-umb-umcp-researchers-named-mpower-professors) 

  Nov 9

 [ ![PROGRESS Launch](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/PROGRESSLaunch_11082023_JC_39025273_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528413&s=6fdb45e676dfbf2efa580975e0f6f151) ](https://today.umd.edu/making-progress-on-gun-violence) 2023

 

 [ Making “Progress” on Gun Violence ](https://today.umd.edu/making-progress-on-gun-violence)New Initiative Will Offer Research, Actionable Solutions to National Crisis

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/making-progress-on-gun-violence) 

  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](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Mall-Students-Walking.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528800&s=55a078b60777a3283bdf786a60920424) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-initiative-to-award-up-to-2m-for-student-solutions-to-grand-challenges) 2023

 

 [ UMD Initiative to Award Up to $2M for Student Solutions to Grand Challenges ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-initiative-to-award-up-to-2m-for-student-solutions-to-grand-challenges)xFoundry@UMD to Recruit Terps for Courses, Competition, Venture Investment

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-initiative-to-award-up-to-2m-for-student-solutions-to-grand-challenges) 

  Sep 28

 [ ![Pines Quantum World Congress](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/QuantumWorldCongress_09282023_SC_9042-1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528410&s=f5cdf3b5e9191eee1654317209b77ca3) ](https://today.umd.edu/pines-heralds-growth-of-quantum-for-all) 2023

 

 [ Pines Heralds Growth of ‘Quantum for All’ ](https://today.umd.edu/pines-heralds-growth-of-quantum-for-all)At International Conference, President Pitches Vision of Future Enhanced by UMD-Led Research

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/pines-heralds-growth-of-quantum-for-all) 

  Sep 22

 [ ![UMD Landscape Architecture staff at the M](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/staff-at-m.png?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528566&s=1454cf5c57c4c08262b8dfd4f699091e) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-awards-initiatives-to-recognize-support-umd-staff) 2023

 

 [ New Awards, Initiatives to Recognize, Support UMD Staff ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-awards-initiatives-to-recognize-support-umd-staff)We have made progress in developing programs centered around recognition, career advancement and professional development.

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-awards-initiatives-to-recognize-support-umd-staff) 

  Sep 20

 [ ![Q Lab Opening](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/QLabOpening_09192023_SC_6225._1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528407&s=852bbbd04c4099f2c4f1d990351ec652) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-celebrates-grand-opening-of-quantum-computing-research-hub) 2023

 

 [ UMD Celebrates Grand Opening of Quantum Computing Research Hub ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-celebrates-grand-opening-of-quantum-computing-research-hub)$20M Investment From UMD Will Create National Quantum Lab in Discovery District

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-celebrates-grand-opening-of-quantum-computing-research-hub) 

  Nov 17

 [ ![Two Terrapin Works students work on a flattened version of Testudo in a 3D printer.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/ENGR_TerrapinWorks_02062020_JC_7596-1920x1080-fixed.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528776&s=739adc9d2bbcf6a7fced4ca4bff0e1b1) ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/announcing-the-office-of-undergraduate-research) 2023

 

 [ Announcing the Office of Undergraduate Research ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/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

 [  ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/announcing-the-office-of-undergraduate-research) 

  Sep 15

 [ ![Maryland Fellows](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/md-genassembly2.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528404&s=67d0646652fb27f46e97d6a5b9e33cfe) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-maryland-fellows-program-to-focus-on-local-public-service) 2023

 

 [ New Maryland Fellows Program to Focus on Local, Public Service ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/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.

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-maryland-fellows-program-to-focus-on-local-public-service) 

  Sep 7

 [ ![One person presents from a chart while other students site at a round table.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/ESJLTCClassroom_11132019_JC_1161-fixed.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1789412847&s=927de01d8d362c23eeab2a1db7a4c32f) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/proposals-welcomed-for-teaching-innovation-grants) 2023

 

 [ Proposals Welcomed for Teaching Innovation Grants ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/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.

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/proposals-welcomed-for-teaching-innovation-grants) 

  May 5

 [ ![Two children sit with an instructor at a table with art supplies for drawing](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/CochlearImplantCamp_SC_07172018_7398.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528727&s=df3b4af2e9df6d3c504b30badb36dfac) ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/announcing-the-center-for-community-engagement) 2023

 

 [ Announcing the Center for Community Engagement ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/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.

 [  ](https://provost.umd.edu/news/announcing-the-center-for-community-engagement) 

  Apr 20

 [ ![Pines Quantum](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/PinesQuantum-04292023-CFK42431-1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528402&s=7b03abc87bd040941c015ba332ac5e53) ](https://today.umd.edu/at-umd-sponsored-summit-pines-offers-vision-for-growing-the-capital-of-quantum) 2023

 

 [ At UMD-Sponsored Summit, Pines Offers Vision for Growing the ‘Capital of Quantum’ ](https://today.umd.edu/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

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/at-umd-sponsored-summit-pines-offers-vision-for-growing-the-capital-of-quantum) 

  Mar 1

 [ ![President Pines 120 Initiative](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/120Initiative_030012023_SC_2651_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528396&s=caea253239c9fca112b8d13790034442) ](https://today.umd.edu/120-initiative-presents-pathway-to-fewer-gun-deaths) 2023

 

 [ 120 Initiative Presents Pathway to Fewer Gun Deaths ](https://today.umd.edu/120-initiative-presents-pathway-to-fewer-gun-deaths)University Research Consortium Co-led by Pines Releases Recommendations on Curbing Gun Violence

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/120-initiative-presents-pathway-to-fewer-gun-deaths) 

  Feb 1

 [ ![The Mall at UMD](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/mall.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528819&s=561eecfda56daea3feff33fbd2bc0ea7) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-initiatives-to-support-staff-work-life-experience-announced) 2024

 

 [ New Initiatives to Support Staff Work Life Experience Announced ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-initiatives-to-support-staff-work-life-experience-announced) [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/new-initiatives-to-support-staff-work-life-experience-announced) 

  Jan 31

 [ ![1856 project](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/AlbUMMACDoryPhoto-PID56428-1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528393&s=ef2c23a18a4acdd686236747a047f71a) ](https://today.umd.edu/the-1856-project-to-hold-inaugural-symposium) 2023

 

 [ The 1856 Project to Hold Inaugural Symposium ](https://today.umd.edu/the-1856-project-to-hold-inaugural-symposium)Five-session Program to Explore Historical Connections Between Slavery, Universities

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/the-1856-project-to-hold-inaugural-symposium) 

  Nov 30

 [ ![Pines Quantum World Congress](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/QuantumWorldCongress_09282023_SC_9042-1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528410&s=f5cdf3b5e9191eee1654317209b77ca3) ](https://today.umd.edu/pines-sticks-a-terrapin-pin-in-capital-of-quantum-map-at-global-conference) 2022

 

 [ Pines Sticks a Terrapin Pin in ‘Capital of Quantum’ Map at Global Conference ](https://today.umd.edu/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

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/pines-sticks-a-terrapin-pin-in-capital-of-quantum-map-at-global-conference) 

  Nov 22

 [ ![police cars](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/iStock-1138299265_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528390&s=95de44e77727be9b9817d32dc6875810) ](https://today.umd.edu/new-center-takes-aim-at-rising-community-violence) 2022

 

 [ New Center Takes Aim at Rising Community Violence ](https://today.umd.edu/new-center-takes-aim-at-rising-community-violence)Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction Focuses on Actionable Solutions Rooted in Research

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/new-center-takes-aim-at-rising-community-violence) 

  Nov 7

 [ ![Testudo Campus Oudoors Fall](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Campus_Oudoors_Fall_11042022_SC_9213_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528387&s=1b9f019d2eece25f5735dcec06c1f76e) ](https://today.umd.edu/six-new-mpower-professors-announced) 2022

 

 [ Six New MPower Professors Announced ](https://today.umd.edu/six-new-mpower-professors-announced)Each Awarded $150K to Pursue Collaborative Research on Major Societal Challenges

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/six-new-mpower-professors-announced) 

  Oct 24

 [ ![Testudo Students](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Testudo_Students_SC_10102019_6773_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528384&s=9e6cce41eac7ae1a451a73070766cd55) ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-announces-20m-investment-in-need-based-financial-aid) 2022

 

 [ UMD Announces $20M Investment in Need-Based Financial Aid ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-announces-20m-investment-in-need-based-financial-aid)Terrapin Commitment Program to Expand Support for Pell Grant-Eligible, In-State Students

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/umd-announces-20m-investment-in-need-based-financial-aid) 

  Oct 10

 [ ![Quantum Chip Kollar Lab](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/QuantumChip_KollarLab_02182022_JC_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528381&s=ad264898a5f19a148590d16396074911) ](https://today.umd.edu/mapping-the-quantum-frontier) 2022

 

 [ Mapping the Quantum Frontier ](https://today.umd.edu/mapping-the-quantum-frontier)UMD Expands Its Footprint as the ‘Capital of Quantum’ With the Latest Lab and Institute to Advance Mind-bending Computing

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/mapping-the-quantum-frontier) 

  Sep 27

 [ ![UMD sundial](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Students_Outside_09092022_MWJ_6570_1920x1080.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528377&s=69c1c05beb70bd2b07badd9f1012d989) ](https://today.umd.edu/9-multidisciplinary-projects-initiatives-to-contend-for-millions-in-grand-challenges-grants) 2022

 

 [ 9 Multidisciplinary Projects, Initiatives to Contend for Millions in Grand Challenges Grants ](https://today.umd.edu/9-multidisciplinary-projects-initiatives-to-contend-for-millions-in-grand-challenges-grants)New UMD Program to Support Campuswide Efforts to Tackle Societal Problems

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/9-multidisciplinary-projects-initiatives-to-contend-for-millions-in-grand-challenges-grants) 

  Sep 12

 [ ![stock heads](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/Education_1920x1080_istock.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528375&s=a924712daf772ecb2e94d305d3cc0101) ](https://today.umd.edu/from-bugs-to-bronze-age-nearly-300-courses-get-creative-boost) 2022

 

 [ From Bugs to Bronze Age, Nearly 300 Courses Get Creative Boost ](https://today.umd.edu/from-bugs-to-bronze-age-nearly-300-courses-get-creative-boost)$2.7M in New Grants to Support Experiential Learning

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/from-bugs-to-bronze-age-nearly-300-courses-get-creative-boost) 

  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.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/hero.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528632&s=cb4835231d184be5476ae465469bebce) ](https://today.umd.edu/op-ed-universities-can-lead-innovative-solutions-to-gun-violence) 2022

 

 [ Universities to Lead Drive for Innovative Solutions to Gun Violence ](https://today.umd.edu/op-ed-universities-can-lead-innovative-solutions-to-gun-violence)UMD, George Mason Presidents Announce Research Initiative to Stem Rising Toll of Shootings

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/op-ed-universities-can-lead-innovative-solutions-to-gun-violence) 

  Jun 16

 [ ![Landscape Architecture Staff at the M](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/staff-at-m_2023-05-19-200713_kqzw.png?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528564&s=ecb87437717b013c537136f1e5e4396c) ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/umd-offers-survey-conversations-on-investing-in-staff) 2022

 

 [ UMD Offers Survey, Conversations on Investing in Staff ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/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.

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/briefs/umd-offers-survey-conversations-on-investing-in-staff) 

  Apr 21

 [ ![Campus Aerial](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/CampusAerials_06052018_4381-1920x1080-1.webp?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528371&s=ec1845505b7e59f11562e5c24ff131dc) ](https://today.umd.edu/new-grants-program-aims-for-umd-impact-on-societys-grand-challenges) 2022

 

 [ New Grants Program Aims for UMD Impact on Society’s Grand Challenges ](https://today.umd.edu/new-grants-program-aims-for-umd-impact-on-societys-grand-challenges)Up to $30M Will Launch Cross-Disciplinary Centers and Institutes, Support Innovative Research

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/new-grants-program-aims-for-umd-impact-on-societys-grand-challenges) 

  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.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/ESJLTC_Students_10032018_9426-1200x630.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528674&s=d81b99d8f8cf5be619221de6e29ffb5e) ](https://today.umd.edu/new-competitive-grants-to-support-experiential-learning) 2022

 

 [ New Competitive Grants to Support Experiential Learning ](https://today.umd.edu/new-competitive-grants-to-support-experiential-learning)Strategic Plan Initiative to Reimagine Learning Aims to Maximize Teaching Impact in All Disciplines

 [  ](https://today.umd.edu/new-competitive-grants-to-support-experiential-learning) 

  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](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/FrederickDouglassSquare_01112016_7244_Final-1200x630.jpg?w=600&h=600&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528689&s=1f805b04ae4bc7661a2740225d8b1847) ](https://today.umd.edu/1856-project-starts-with-campus-community) 2022

 

 [ 1856 Project Starts With Campus Community ](https://today.umd.edu/1856-project-starts-with-campus-community)Initiative Studying UMD’s Ties to Slavery to Hold Listening Sessions This Week

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     ![Maryland Mesonet](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/JC1A8794-fixed_1920x1080.jpeg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528430&s=d123db9131c631b37c6d5931929aba97) 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.

 

    Research and scholarly activity expenditures

 Expenditures 2021$536M

 

 Expenditures 2025$713M

 

 

 

 

33%

Increase in expenditures

  

 

  New and expanded partnerships through the Grand Challenges Grants program

 Partnerships 2023 (program launch year)200

 

 Partnerships 2025450

 

 

 

 

 

125%

Increase in partnerships

  

 

  Startups created from UMD research

 Cumulative number of startups 202160

 

 Cumulative number of startups 202581

 

 

 

 

35%

Increase in startups created

  

 

  U.S. patents issued to UMD faculty, staff, and student inventors through UM Ventures

 Cumulative Number of Patents 2021971

 

 Cumulative Number of Patents 20251,289

 

 

 

 

33%

Increase in patents

  

 

     ![One person presents from a chart while other students site at a round table.](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/ESJLTCClassroom_11132019_JC_1161-fixed.jpg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1789412847&s=3b7a55130524d38347c9eb1fbef444ef) We Reimagine Learning

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

 

    Students winning nationally competitive awards and scholarships

 Number of Students 202173

 

 Number of Students 2025124

 

 

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.

 

 

70%

Percent increase in students

  

 

  Expanded accessible, flexible, and learner-centered environments through the Learning Environment Modernization program

 Cumulative Projects Completed 202138

 

 Cumulative Projects Completed 2025178

 

 

 

 

 

368%

increase in projects completed

  

 

  General-purpose classrooms meeting Section 503 accessibility requirements

 Fully ADA Accessible GPCs 2021326

 

 Fully ADA Accessible GPCs 2025331

 

 

 

 

99%

GPCs that meet accessibility requirements

  

 

     ![A teacher and student converse while sitting side by side at a table](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/staff2.jpg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528706&s=bb16f193e6ef33520fe567a8b4dc6a36) 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.

 

    Average need-based aid to undergraduate students with financial need

 Average Aid Awarded 2021$10,599

 

 Average Aid Awarded 2025$17,425

 

 

Defined as: Average need-based scholarship and grant award for full-time undergraduates awarded any need-based aid for the academic years 2020-21 and 2023-24.

 

 

64%

Increase in average aid awarded

  

 

  Number of students who receive federal Pell Grants

 Number of students 20215,448

 

 Number of students 20257,277

 

 

 

 

34%

Increase in Pell Grant recipients

  

 

  Four-year graduation rate for new first-time students

 4-Year graduation rate 2021 (fall 2017 cohort)76%

 

 4-Year graduation rate 2025 (fall 2021 cohort)80%

 

 

 

 

4%

Percentage point increase in graduation rate

  

 

  Six-year graduation rate for new first-time students

 6-Year graduation rate 2021 (fall 2015 cohort)88.4%

 

 6-Year graduation rate 2025 (fall 2019 cohort)88.6%

 

 

 

 

0%

Percentage point increase in graduation rate

  

 

     ![Instructors and students work in a garden bed of lush plants](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/remsberg_18031815419.jpg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528723&s=6b00d82ebec36c8c9e09584adae9c9ac) 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.

 

    Economic impact in the state of Maryland

 Economic Impact 2021$3.16B

 

 Economic Impact 2025$3.7B

 

 

 

 

17%

Increase in economic impact on the State of Maryland

  

 

  Number of all undergraduate students enrolled at UMD from Prince George's County and Baltimore City

 Number of Students 20212,957

 

 Number of Students 20253,577

 

 

 

 

21%

increase in students enrolled

  

 

     ![The Mall at UMD](https://umd-sysprovost.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/strategicPlan/mall.jpg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1783528819&s=73bf3e634652b647e10ef6394ea3f7b8) 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.

 

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

 U.S. Public Ranking 202120

 

 U.S. Public Ranking 202516

 

 

 

 

25%

Gain in numeric ranks

  

 

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

 Number of top 25 programs 202167

 

 Number of top 25 programs 202569

 

 

 

 

3%

Increase in top 25 programs

  

 

  Number of faculty elected into National Academies

 Number of national academy members 202162

 

 Number of national academy members 202584

 

 

Defined as: National Academy (Engineering, Science, Medicine, Education, Public Administration, Inventors); American Academy of Arts and Sciences. As of Dec. 31 of each year.

 

 

35%

Increase in number of faculty

  

 

  Number of faculty receiving select awards and honorifics

 Cumulative number of awards and honorifics 2021542

 

 Cumulative number of awards and honorifics 2025641

 

 

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. As of Dec. 31 of each year.

 

 

18%

Increase in select awards and honorifics

  

 

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