University of Maryland

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship, and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., UMD discovers and shares new knowledge every day through its renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts, and athletics. It is committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first 'Do Good' campus, transforming idealism into impact.