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title: Forward
date: 2025-11-03T07:30:00-05:00
author: Eric Johnsen
canonical_url: "https://president.umd.edu/news/forward"
section: News
---
# Forward

*November 3, 2025* — by Eric Johnsen
> Today marks a pivotal moment as we launch Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless—a $2.5 billion fundraising effort to achieve unprecedented transformation as a top 20 public research university.

[FORWARD Campaign Anthem](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXf9FF9ETZ8)


My Fellow Terrapins,

Today marks a pivotal moment as we launch [***Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless***](https://forward.umd.edu/)—a $2.5 billion fundraising effort to achieve unprecedented transformation as a top 20 public research university.

At Maryland, we never stand still—because standing still has never moved the world forward. Instead, we've accelerated our impact, our innovation and our commitment to excellence. We've built a billion-dollar engine of discovery advancing breakthroughs in quantum science, global health, the arts, energy, human-centered artificial intelligence and more. We have climbed the ranks to become one of the world's best public universities, guided by a bold vision and fueled by the purpose of our people.

***Forward*** **is a campaign for you—our students, faculty and staff.** Every dollar raised is an investment in your ideas, your research, your teaching and your Maryland experience. It's about expanding opportunities for students to learn and lead, supporting faculty innovation and strengthening the programs and places that make our community thrive. And, it reflects our unwavering commitment to our students and the communities we serve—investing in the people and programs that define Maryland's impact.

Our campus is in motion—reimagined, reinvigorated and ready for what's next. ***Forward*** is our commitment to sustaining this momentum, and with your partnership and support, we will make sure this isn't just a moment. It's *Maryland*.

We are deeply grateful to Campaign Co-Chair Jimmy Reyes, our Deans, University Relations, and our campaign leadership committee and the UMCP Foundation for their vision and dedication in bringing ***Forward*** to life.

Together, we move forward.

Go Terps!


**Signature of President Darryll Pines**

**Darryll J. Pines** *President, University of Maryland, College Park* He/Him/His



**Signature of Jennifer King Rice**

**Jennifer King Rice**  
*Senior Vice President and Provost*  
She/Her/Hers



**Jim Harris' Signature**

**James F. Harris**  
*Vice President for University Relations*  
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