Andrei Davydov '25, a studio art and immersive media design double major, demonstrates how to use a motion capture suit

Reimagining Teaching and Learning at UMD

The Senior Vice President and Provost steers the university’s academic enterprise, with a focus on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; innovation in teaching and learning; and community-driven impact.

Together, we can advance our shared commitment to move our university Fearlessly Forward and foster a university that is innovative, bold, caring and committed to our vision of service to humanity.

Jennifer King Rice Senior Vice President and Provost

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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.

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.

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Students working in the Startup Shell suite, a student-run startup incubator and co-working space in the IDEA Factory.

Alicia Kollár, Chesapeake Assistant Professor of Physics and Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) co-investigator, working in her quantum lab in the Physical Sciences Complex building. the quantum lab of physics Assistant Professor Alicia Kollár.

Leidos Innovation Lab Student Competition in A. James Clark Hall.

Testudo statue looking out at McKeldin Mall

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.