Welcome to a New Academic Year

Terp community,

The first week of a new semester is one of my favorite times of year. The campus is buzzing with energy, from the crowded sidewalks and lively dining halls to the classrooms where our faculty inspire the next generation of leaders, artists, writers, educators, scientists and global citizens—all while our dedicated staff work hard to spearhead a seamless start.

Photo of students walking across McKeldin Mall with McKeldin Library in background.
As we embark on this academic year together, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on our shared mission of research, education and service. These three pillars of our university mission are more than just words—they are our collective promise to push the boundaries of knowledge and creativity, to foster a world-class learning environment, and to have a meaningful impact on communities near and far.

The University of Maryland is a special place, built on strong values and a commitment to helping every member of our community achieve their full potential, including through times of momentous change. Our strength is grounded in our resolve to learn from the wide range of ideas, perspectives, voices, identities and experiences of our whole community. Thank you for all you do to support our achievements and for your contributions to our community of care. I look forward to working alongside you all as we continue to move Fearlessly Forward.

Sincerely,