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University of Maryland commits $40 million to improving faculty diversity over next 10 years (The Baltimore Sun)

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 ...

U-Md. president aims to hire more faculty of color, cut carbon emissions and bolster research (The Washington Post)

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 ...

Video: Inauguration Week | Official Investiture Ceremony

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.

Video: Inauguration Week | President Pines on Parade

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 ...

Video: Inauguration Week | Moving Maryland Forward

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

Video: Inauguration Week | Innovate Maryland

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.

Justice for George Floyd

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.

Video: Inauguration Week | The Life and Legacy of David C. Driskell

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.

2021 Maryland General Assembly Session

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.

Spring 2021 Commencement

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. 

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