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#  Activating Terp pride and philanthropy 

to advance the University of Maryland

 

 ![Bronze Testudo statue staring down McKeldin Mall](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/heroes/universityRelations/testudo-staring-mall.jpg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1772227342&s=912f9f5c36a9c4157c89c4d996a7baab)    ![University of Maryland students sitting outdoors as focus intently on something off frame](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/universityRelations/image.png?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1772227323&s=e1245ff66e8d82e17adb18417770e883) Mission & Vision

We empower Terps to be fearless, to imagine what's possible, and to shape the world.

 

  [ Learn more ](https://universityrelations.umd.edu/about-the-division/mission)  

   ![University of Maryland's Terp Mascot walking with arms open in front of people walking](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/universityRelations/image-2.jpg?w=1920&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1772227323&s=2afbca832ba293805a14cbd1066593ca) Give to Maryland

Maryland's impact starts with you.

Supporting students, fueling groundbreaking research, advancing solutions to societal challenges—your gifts to the University of Maryland drive positive change in the world.

 

  [ Support UMD ](https://giving.umd.edu/)  

     ![University of Maryland College Park Foundation](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/icons/universityRelations/college-park-foundation.png?w=150&h=155&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1772227345&s=2c8729a9652b50c1f5ac4f63643d438d) [ UMCP Foundation ](https://umcpf.umd.edu/)

  

  ![University of Maryland Alumni Association](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/icons/universityRelations/alumni-association.png?w=152&h=155&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1772227345&s=3677340b98f7c8377da5671b91a58821) [ Alumni Association ](https://alumni.umd.edu/)

  

 

 

   ##  Get Involved 

   ![Group of people smiling at camera wearing red shirts saying "Fearless" in front of a mural. Large boxes are in front of them.](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/universityRelations/volunteer.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1772227327&s=09421d95e3f6ce9b47ade4a169ea84eb) [ Volunteer ](https://alumni.umd.edu/volunteer)

 [ Learn more ](https://alumni.umd.edu/volunteer)   ![University of Maryland marching band](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/universityRelations/image-17.png?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1772227322&s=6d98fa6e4e58836a110c622db0319d17) [ Attend Events ](https://alumni.umd.edu/events/search)

 [ Attend Events ](https://alumni.umd.edu/events/search)   ![Overhead view of paperwork, laptop, mouse, and glasses on a desk](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/images/universityRelations/image-18.png?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp&fit=max&dm=1772227323&s=fbd0a8f778f7d68ee028210f07d5436e) [ Join Our Team ](https://universityrelations.umd.edu/get-involved/employment)

 [ Join Our Team ](https://universityrelations.umd.edu/get-involved/employment)  

 

    ![Forward Campaign letter sculptures on McKeldin Mall](https://umd-relations.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/heroes/universityRelations/GFC_8742-1.jpg?w=3931&h=2208&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1772227340&s=a5a753ec52d453e0a707ea560f238787)##  Meet Our Team 

Our team of dedicated and experienced professionals work together to advance the goals of the university and build lasting relationships in support of Maryland.

 

  [ Meet Our Team ](https://universityrelations.umd.edu/people)