ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø already ranks as one of America’s leading public universities—a testament to the accomplished students, faculty, staff and alumni who proudly represent as Tigers. In fact, in the last year, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has been recognized as:

  • No. 1 public university in Maryland (Wall Street Journal)
  • No. 15 public university in America (Wall Street Journal)
  • No. 6 public university in the North (U.S. News & World Report)
  • No. 78 in “America’s Best Public Collegesâ€� (Forbes)
  • No. 9 Best Master’s University in America (Washington Monthly)
  • One of the 2025 Best Colleges in the Northeast (Princeton Review)

Continuing to solidify and uplift our national profile is among my administration’s top priorities. Here are some of our recent and ongoing efforts to Elevate ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Reputation for Excellence:

  • Conducted a perception study, revealing ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s updated brand is highly recognized, and we are now well known for our inclusive student success
  • Creating a new strategic marketing plan to extend ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s reach throughout the region
  • Launched the "On the Mark" podcast that I host and is designed to highlight consequential research and programs at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
  • Enhanced ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s virtual news hub and online magazine to feature more dynamic content better showcasing the voices and stories of our community
  • Expanded strategic marketing with high-profile ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø branding at locations in our region, including Penn Station and BWI airport

Sincerely,

Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D.
President


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Celebrating the Class of 2025

More than 375 faculty and 280 staff attended or volunteered across our six spring ceremonies—including braving occasional rain to assist with parking and to welcome thousands of family members to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Provost Perreault and I thank you for your support of our nearly 3,000 graduates.

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Conserving Energy on Campus

With fewer people on campus over the summer, we’re adjusting building temperatures to conserve energy and lower costs—saving the university more than $100,000 amidst state budget reductions.

Learn more about how how we're conserving energy