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Driven by the pursuit of excellence, the University of Maryland has enjoyed a remarkable rise in accomplishment and reputation over the past two decades. By any measure, Maryland is now one of the nation's preeminent public research universities and on a path to become one of the world's best. To fulfill this promise, we must capitalize on our momentum, fully exploit our competitive advantages, an

08/30/2024

Congrats to junior Kinesiology major Mia, who won our $500 Under Armour shopping spree! By the end, Mia had a whole new wardrobe filled with Terrapin pride.

Shop all Terps gear to start the year: go.umd.edu/1qtd

10 in 10 08/29/2024

Six national titles. 49 conference titles. Back-to-back-to-back bowl game wins.

10 years in the Big Ten have been good to UMD! Check out our ultimate highlight reel of B1G moments, facts and figures:

10 in 10 From Titles to Revenue to Academics, Here Are 10 Ways It’s Been a B1G Decade for UMD

08/27/2024

is fast approaching!

Represent UMD and take advantage of all the deals at the campus bookstore: go.umd.edu/1qk9

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We hope you enjoyed your first day of classes, Terps! 🐢

President Pines loved spending the day with you and the many organizations across campus that support our students, faculty and staff.

Read more ➡ https://brnw.ch/21wM6Vy

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Incredible weather, an amazing community and a perfect first day. Let's have a great fall semester, Terps 🐢

08/25/2024

Officially Terps 🐢

Our UMD Class of 2028!

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On the move! 🐢

Welcome home, Terps 💛

Taking the Long View on Start of School 08/22/2024

"When the students come back, there’s an energy that comes back with them that’s just incredible."

From prepping labs, stocking the bookstore and scrubbing residence halls, longtime UMD employees share how they're getting ready for the start of school.

Taking the Long View on Start of School Whether Prepping Rooms or Finalizing Lesson Plans, Veteran Employees Still Feel First-Day Excitement

Alyssa Thomas, USA Take Olympic Gold 08/14/2024

Congrats to Team USA standout Alyssa Thomas '14 and U.S. women's basketball for winning gold in Paris!

She joins triple jumper Thea LaFond '15, making this the first time two athletes have won gold at the same Olympics!

Alyssa Thomas, USA Take Olympic Gold Basketball Great Becomes Second Terp to Win Top Honors at Paris Games

08/14/2024

Vacation but make it Maryland 💛🏖️

Terp Leaps to Olympic Gold for Dominica 08/08/2024

Congratulations to Maryland Track alum Thea LaFond, who won a gold medal—the first in Dominica's history—in the triple jump at the Paris Olympics! She's the first Terp student-athlete to win a gold since 1988.

Terp Leaps to Olympic Gold for Dominica Triple Jumper Is First Maryland Athletics Alum to Win Gold Since 1988

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Purr-fect photos do exist. 💛

Happy International Cat Day! 🐈🐈‍⬛

08/05/2024

A gold medal Terp! Congratulations Thea LaFond! 🥇🐢

We are so proud of Thea LaFond! A Terp gold medalist!

08/01/2024

Good luck to UMD student Jessica Stevens ‘24, competing in trampoline gymnastics tomorrow for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics. We can’t wait to watch you soar!

Watch her story ➡ go.umd.edu/1pwx

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Thanks to Governor Wes Moore for stopping by Maryland Football practice yesterday to speak with the team, lead workouts, and even participate in some drills!

Read about his visit: go.umd.edu/1pvp

Maryland Athletics Partners With UNION Craft Brewing On New Testudo Premium Lager Craft Beer - University of Maryland Athletics 08/01/2024

Maryland Athletics Partners With UNION Craft Brewing On New Testudo Premium Lager Craft Beer - University of Maryland Athletics COLLEGE PARK, MD - The University of Maryland Athletics has partnered with UNION Craft Brewing to launch Testudo Premium Lager, the official craft beer of the Maryland Terrapins. The beer will debut in athletic venues including SECU Stadium and XFINITY Center, and retail locations across the state i...

07/30/2024

UMD student Jessica Stevens ‘24 is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics where she’ll be the sole woman representing Team USA in trampoline gymnastics!

Ellicott City-born and majoring in criminology and criminal justice, Stevens went from bouncing off the walls as a child to donning the red, white and blue for Team USA. Now she’s looking forward to leaping to the top of the podium!

More ➡️ go.umd.edu/1ppz

07/26/2024

It's a Terrapin takeover in Paris! Congratulations and good luck to all UMD alumni, coaches (and two current students!) competing in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics 🐢

More on our Terp Olympians: go.umd.edu/1pr3

07/24/2024

Congratulations to Olympic gold medalist and alum Dominique Dawes ’02 on the unveiling of a statue in her honor, in her hometown of Silver Spring!

07/21/2024

Happy , Terps! Did you know the Maryland Dairy is celebrating its 100th anniversary?

Get the inside scoop: go.umd.edu/UMDDairy100Years 🍦🍨

Alum Astronaut Reports From Space Station: ‘I’m Still in Awe’ 07/20/2024

On the 55th anniversary of the lunar landing, one Terp is closer than the rest of us as she circles Earth on the International Space Station 🚀

Read more about Jeanette Epps M.S. ’94, Ph.D. ’00 ⬇

Alum Astronaut Reports From Space Station: ‘I’m Still in Awe’ In UMD Interview, Jeanette Epps Describes Surprises and Role as ‘Hands and Eyes’ of Earthbound Scientists

Terp Notches 9-Day Winning Streak on ‘Jeopardy!’ 07/17/2024

Congrats to UMD alum Isaac Hirsch '14 for his 9-day winning streak—earning over $215K—on Jeopardy!

The experience "went by in a blur," but he's looking forward to his next shot during the Tournament of Champions. “I’m going in with a lot to prove."

Terp Notches 9-Day Winning Streak on ‘Jeopardy!’ History Grad, Former UMD Quiz Bowl Competitor, Is No Stranger to Competition Shows

07/17/2024

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07/12/2024

Tune in on Monday, July 15 for an in-flight interview with A. James Clark School of Engineering alum Jeanette Epps M.S. ’94, Ph.D. ’00 directly from the International Space Station! 🛰️

Watch live on NASA TV: go.umd.edu/1pig

07/08/2024

Best of luck to Isaac Hirsch '14 as he pursues his fourth consecutive win tonight on Jeopardy!

More: go.umd.edu/1pb9 | 📷: IG/Isaac Hirsch

07/04/2024

Current mood. 🎆❤️

Happy , Terps!

06/28/2024

With the new documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man" on Disney+ , we look back at our legendary alum's creative start here in College Park and the creation of Kermit.

06/27/2024

Soak up the sun and enjoy your summer, Terps! 🐢☀️

U.S News Ranks UMD’s Graduate Engineering in Top 10 Among Public… 06/21/2024

Congrats to UMD's Clark School, ranked by U.S. News among the country’s top 10 public universities in graduate engineering programs!

U.S News Ranks UMD’s Graduate Engineering in Top 10 Among Public… 6 Programs Listed Among Top 15 in Nation

06/20/2024

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Driven by the pursuit of excellence, the University of Maryland has enjoyed a remarkable rise in accomplishment and reputation over the past two decades. By any measure, Maryland is now one of the nation's preeminent public research universities and on a path to become one of the world's best. To fulfill this promise, we must capitalize on our momentum, fully exploit our competitive advantages, and pursue ambitious goals with great discipline and entrepreneurial spirit. This promise is within reach.

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