Reimagining Teaching and Learning at UMD
The Senior Vice President and Provost steers the university’s academic enterprise, with a focus on commitment to excellence, innovation in teaching and learning, and community-driven impact.
News & Announcements
Announcements
Celebrating Maryland’s highest-ever U.S. News ranking
Once again, we’ve been recognized as a top 20 public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This year, we are especially proud to say that we have achieved our highest overall ranking at No. 44—rising 20 spots since 2020—and our highest ranking in over a decade among public universities at No. 17.
Supporting One Another Through Challenging Times
As we support one another, we also want to share important campus and community resources that are available to assist those in need.
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.
In The News
Provost Named to Washington's List of Most Powerful Women
Rice is featured in the “Education Powers” section alongside five fellow education leaders, including the presidents of Marymount University and George Washington University. This honor acknowledges the critical role such leaders play in the greater Washington area.
Launching the search for a new Dean for the College of Information
The next Dean of the College of Information will be charged with advancing and elevating the College’s identity, mission, and impact while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. This leader will guide interdisciplinary partnerships across the University, champion impactful research and creative activity, and steward resources to advance the College’s goals.
Announcements
Best U.S. News Ranking in UMD History
We are thrilled to announce that the University of Maryland has once again been named one of the top 20 public universities in the nation, climbing to No. 16 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings. We have also achieved our highest-ever overall ranking at No. 42, a remarkable rise of more than 22 spots since 2020.
Our Strategic Commitments
At the University of Maryland we are a school dedicated to the art and science of education; a place where new knowledge is pursued, discovered, and championed; a community that is intrinsically connected to our world; and an institution of change and progress, dedicated to the public good.
Our Investments to Move Fearlessly Forward
We are making significant investments to create a vibrant, dynamic and diverse community in pursuit of excellence and impact for the public good.
Our Fearless Impact
Scholars, researchers, innovators and creators converge at the University of Maryland to be a force for good. Together, we lead Fearlessly Forward.