Communications

The University of Maryland, College Park is committing $40 million over the next 10 years to improve the diversity of its faculty, supporting President Pines’ pledge to combat racism and improve campus culture for people of color. Read the original ...

Darryll J. Pines uses his inauguration to outline plans for Maryland’s flagship university. He announced that the University of Maryland in College Park will hire more faculty of color, slash its carbon emissions and bolster investments in ...

President Pines is officially installed as president and shares his vision for UMD. The ceremony will include a performance by alum Chelsey Green and the Green Project, as well as a poem from Ileana Y. Lozano ’22.

President Pines paraded across campus accompanied by the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band and Testudo. Terps enjoyed a chance to take a photo with UMD’s president, receive a presidential turtle pin and taste the newest Maryland Dairy ice cream ...

This evening Inauguration Week celebration features a series of Grand Challenges lightning talks, performances and remarks from special guests, including President Pines.

A celebration of the university's innovators, entrepreneurs, inventors and creatives, this signature event recognizes the transformational impact made by our faculty, students and alumni, including awards for Invention and Startup of the Year.

Despite overwhelming video evidence, many of us wrung our hands and expressed concerns or skepticism about what the outcome may be. We did this because our nation has a difficult history to reconcile when race intersects with the criminal justice system. Today, Derek Chauvin was convicted on all charges and found guilty in the murder of Mr. George Floyd.

President Pines joins Driskell Center Director Curlee R. Holton to reflect on the life and legacy of the late artist, scholar, curator and distinguished university professor emeritus.

The Maryland General Assembly concluded its 442nd legislative session earlier this week, marking the end of a session unlike any other. We are grateful to Governor Hogan, the General Assembly and staff for their dedication to make this a productive legislative session addressing important issues regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, police reform, as well as K-12, higher education, and more.

I am pleased to announce that Spring 2021 commencement exercises will be conducted in person at Maryland Stadium, and live-streamed at commencement.umd.edu. In collaboration with Prince George’s County, we have developed plans to create a ceremony on campus that prioritizes safety as we celebrate the academic success of our graduates.