Campus Messages

I am pleased to announce that I have named Anne Buckley, APR, as Vice President for Marketing and Communications. In this role, Anne will provide vision and leadership to bolster Maryland’s reputation as a top national and global university in research, academics, arts and athletics, with a commitment to embracing the diversity of our community.

In celebration of our nation’s birthday, this year we will designate July 5, 2024, an Administrative Leave day for all regular and contingent II faculty and staff. No summer session classes will be held. University Human Resources and the Division of Academic Affairs will be in touch with additional details.

The Maryland General Assembly recently concluded its 446th legislative session, and we are heartened at a continuing and strong commitment to higher education initiatives and infrastructure even with a challenging financial situation.

One of the privileges I hold as president is celebrating the remarkable achievements of our graduating Terps. This year's campuswide event on May 20, 2024, will honor graduates from summer 2023, fall 2023, and spring 2024. With great anticipation, I am thrilled to announce that our 2024 Commencement Ceremony speaker will be Governor Wes Moore.

As a community, we’ve made incredible strides in creating an inclusive campus environment where every member of our community has the ability to reach their full potential. However, to take our commitment to the next step, your voice is essential! Please take our Belonging and Community at UMD survey today and tell us about your experiences living, learning and working at the University of Maryland.

Mirroring the state of Maryland’s ambition to be a leader in this domain, we are proud to announce the new Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), dedicated to developing the next generation of artificial intelligence education, technology and leaders.

We continue to move forward in pursuit of my two main priorities - to promote excellence in everything we do, and to create an inclusive, multicultural campus environment where every person can reach their full potential. I firmly believe that these principles are not just foundational to our university’s identity, but are also essential for the growth and unity of our campus community.

The journey toward a healthier campus community is paved with dedicated steps. Each initiative, each partnership and each expanded resource represent a milestone on this path. Today, we share our progress in fostering a culture of care, so that every member of our community feels valued, empowered and supported.

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.