Communications

This past Sunday, we welcomed four new Terps to the University of Maryland family, and acceptance letters will be delivered to thousands more of our future undergraduates later this month.

President Darryll J. Pines released the following statement after learning of the death of Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers, a UMD alum.

Dear Campus Community, Next week, we celebrate the life and work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During times of challenge and social injustice, Dr. King stepped forward and spoke out for the disadvantaged, leaving a legacy of action and ...

On November 27, I announced several measures to help prioritize a safe and inclusive community at the University of Maryland, including the establishment of a Joint Presidential and University Senate Task Force on Antisemitism and Islamophobia. I am pleased to announce the membership of this important task force, comprising of students, faculty and staff who were nominated by campus colleagues.

On behalf of the University of Maryland, President Darryll J. Pines and his wife, Sylvia, wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a peaceful new year.

Presidential statement on the successful bid to bring the new, consolidated FBI headquarters to Prince George's County

Following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines and other university administrators addressed the campus community with messages of support to the community.

On Monday, October 9, we addressed our campus community to express our shock and sadness at the terrifying attacks by Hamas on Israel and Israeli citizens, and to offer support to members of our community. Over the past few days, we have witnessed and learned more about the horrifying and brutal nature of the innocent loss of life. In no uncertain terms, we condemn these acts of terrorism.

Over the weekend, the world watched a terrifying attack on Israel by Hamas that killed and injured thousands, leading to a war that is ravaging communities.

President Pines responded on Twitter to the tragic shooting that occurred on October 3, 2023, at Morgan State University.