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About

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,000 students, 10,000 faculty and staff, and 352,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

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Academics

Spanning 12 schools and colleges, Maryland offers more than 200 degree-granting programs, many of them ranked among the best in the country. Our faculty includes three Nobel laureates, two Pulitzer Prize winners, 60 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. And our students, who include the highest achievers in the state and nation, enjoy experiences unique to our location just outside the nation’s capital, including internships, research, and leadership and service opportunities.

Schools and Colleges

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Research and Innovation

The University of Maryland is one of the world’s premier research institutions. With our strategic location and scores of partnerships with government and businesses, UMD conducts groundbreaking research on some of the biggest challenges facing our global community, including cybersecurity and terrorism, bioengineering, public health equity, food safety and climate change. We strive to discover new knowledge and put it to work through innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing economic development and transforming lives. 

Research and Innovation News 

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UMD Rankings

#22

Top public national university

Source: 2018 U.S. News & World Report

#8

For in-state students

Source: Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

#50

In best global universities

Source: 2018 U.S. News & World Report

#9

Undergraduate program for entrepreneurship

Source: The Princeton Review / Entrepreneurship magazine 

Rankings and Fast Facts

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Arts

At the University of Maryland, the arts, the humanities and the sciences intersect to address important societal issues and shed new light on the human experience. Our vibrant campus arts community collaborates with local and national cultural organizations such as the Phillips Collection, Kennedy Center and Folger Shakespeare Library. Student and faculty artists, designers, historians, writers and performers are exploring new media, presenting new perspectives, investigating new techniques and engaging new audiences.

Events

October 17
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Persian Flagship Picnic
October 17
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Mulligan's Beer Tasting Dinner
October 17
6:30pm - 9:00pm
"Young Frankenstein" Screening
October 17
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Royal Scottish Country Dancing

Athletics

Home of the Terrapins, the University of Maryland has one of the nation’s most recognizable and successful athletics programs. More than 550 student-athletes compete each year in 19 intercollegiate sports—11 for women and eight for men. Since 2005 alone, Maryland has won 16 national championships, including NCAA titles in women’s basketball, men’s soccer and women’s lacrosse. Since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2014, UMD has won a combined 17 regular season and tournament championships. Fear the Turtle!

Results

Schedule

Sep. 14, 2018
Volleyball: vs Temple (09/14/2018)
Aug. 31, 2018
Men's Soccer: vs Stanford (08/31/2018)
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Student Life

The Terp experience extends beyond classrooms, labs and studios. It encompasses residence halls and dining halls, clubs and sports, fraternities and sororities, campus events and performances, and countless off-campus destinations. Maryland touts 800-plus student organizations, dozens of prestigious living and learning communities, and countless other ways to get involved. Students here can create a unique identity and grow as individuals, even as they’re part of a close-knit and diverse community. 

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News

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Events

October 17
8:00am - 6:00pm
Mixed/Augmented/Virtual Reality Innovation Conference (MAVRIC)
October 17
9:00am - 12:00pm
Data Visualization Tools Workshop
October 17
10:00am - 3:00pm
The Clothesline Project

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Terps are bold, smart, curious and proud. We do good, in our communities and out in the world. We are fearless. And we are always looking to expand our ranks. Interested in becoming a University of Maryland student? This is where to start.

 

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University of Maryland Alumni Association

As a Terp, you’re always ready to take the next bold step. The University of Maryland Alumni Association can help, from offering professional networking to reconnecting you with fellow Terps.

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