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Announcing the Terrapin Commitment

Today, we are proud to announce the launch of the Terrapin Commitment, an investment that will provide up to $20 million annually for need-based financial aid for Maryland students.

U-Md. to cover tuition and fees for low-income state residents (The Washington Post)

President Pines discusses the university's new Terrapin Commitment program, an investment that will provide up to $20 million annually for need-based financial aid for Maryland students.

Engineering Success (Diversity in Action)

President Darryll J. Pines discusses the university's new vision for enhancing diversity on campus with bold initiatives.

Salary Increase November 1, 2022

Dear colleagues, I write to you with good news for our workforce, the people who power the University of Maryland. Yesterday, Governor Larry Hogan announced all regular status state government employees, including UMD faculty and staff, will receive ...

U-Md. to dedicate dorm named for Black students who broke barriers on campus (The Washington Post)

President Darryll J. Pines discusses the privilege of getting to know Hiram Whittle and Elaine Johnson Coates, as the university prepares to dedicate its newest residence hall, Johnson-Whittle Hall, in honor of Maryland trailblazers.

A united front on mental health

We are writing with a message of support for our community. Next week, October 1-8, is Mental Health Awareness Week, and we wanted to take this opportunity to invite our entire campus to keep mental wellness and looking out for one another in sharp focus.

A measure of excellence

Today, the University of Maryland was once again recognized as one of the nation’s leading institutions of higher education by U.S. News & World Report, holding our place as a top 20 public university in the country. We now have a combined 73 Top 25 ranked undergraduate and graduate programs in 2022-23, which is up from 67 the previous year.

University of Maryland raises minimum wage for student workers to $15 (The Washington Post)

President Darryll J. Pines and UMD students discuss the impact of the university's decision to increase the minimum wage for student workers starting in January 2023, years before the state requirement.

Where change begins

Welcome to the fall 2022 semester! It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating our graduates at spring commencement, but the events of this summer demonstrate that our world is moving forward fast. If there’s a theme of our forthcoming semester, it is this: do not sit on the sidelines to see what happens next. Help create the world, community, and university you want.

Op/Ed: UMD, George Mason presidents launch research initiative to stem gun violence (The Baltimore Sun)

President Darryll Pines and George Mason University President Gregory Washington discuss the launch of the 120 Initiative.

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