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FORWARD

This week the University of Maryland launches Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless, our most ambitious fundraising campaign yet, to achieve unprecedented transformation for our university, our state and our world.

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‘Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless’ Aims to Accelerate Advances in Research, Education and Service

UMD Launches $2.5B Fundraising Campaign

By The Numbers

Forward will fuel our momentum and impact as a Top 20 public research institution by supporting discovery and innovation in artificial intelligence, quantum science, the arts and more. It will also invest in key areas to enhance the student experience and academic enterprise. 

#16

Among public colleges and universities nationally

U.S. News & World Report 

$943M

Raised to date in support of the Forward campaign

$2.5B

Initiative to advance the university’s vision and value

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Why Maryland?

Achieving the extraordinary to transform life and lives is in our DNA. At the University of Maryland, we have never been afraid to think big, never shied away from bold moves, powerful actions or doing what‘s right, rather than what's easy. And we never stand still. As the state’s flagship institution, we’ve always moved fearlessly forward—propelling discovery, driving progress and transforming life and lives across Maryland and around the world.

OUR CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES

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We are expanding access to a world-class education, enhancing students’ academic and personal growth and preparing them to launch careers in a quickly evolving job market. 

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We are making real progress for real people by pushing frontiers in emerging fields, making groundbreaking discoveries and spinning out innovations that tackle our world’s most pressing problems. 

Forward for Bold and Brave Solutions

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Terps come together, deepening connections, elevating excellence and uniting to do good on our campus and around the globe.

Terps come together, deepening connections, elevating excellence and uniting to do good on our campus and around the globe.  

Forward for Stronger Communities

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Why Give?

The challenges facing the world are urgent. Forward is more than just a campaign; it’s a catalyst for the change our world needs now. 

This is our Campaign for the Fearless

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Find the Forward Letters

From Nov. 3-6, Terps can locate giant Forward letters on campus, solve a daily puzzle and win prizes including a chance at $1,000. 

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Darryll J. Pines

The Forward campaign is a turning point. It will change the conditions through which our students, faculty and staff are able to reach their goals, achieve their dreams, and make a positive impact in the world. By developing tomorrow’s trailblazers, driving bold and brave solutions, and building stronger communities, we will begin a new era in education and research that develops a fearless generation and makes real change for real people.

Darryll J. Pines

President

Join the fearless

We call upon the strength of our Terrapin community to move Maryland forward. Join us in building a better future for all.