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Quantum World Congress Announces the University of Maryland as 2026 Lead Academic Partner

As Quantum World Congress moves to College Park, UMD will help anchor the global convening in one of the world’s most important quantum ecosystems
Longtime NBA executive Stephen M. Schanwald '77 is giving $15 million to create a new UMD golf performance center and to grow the Stephen M. Schanwald Sports Management Program in the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Alum's $15M Gift Powers New UMD Golf Performance Center, Sports Management Program

Renowned sports marketer seeks to elevate students’ game, career preparation
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Brin Family Donates $8.16M to UMD to Fuel Disease Research, Performing Arts and Climate Science

State awards $3.25M match for new endowed professorships
IBM researcher holding an IBM Quantum Nighthawk wafer, part of a 120-qubit quantum processor (Credit: IBM)

QLab Expands Quantum Computing Access to IBM Platform

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University of Maryland Expands Landmark Research Program to Address Society's Most Pressing Challenges

The Grand Challenges Grants Program channels the university's research power across 40+ disciplines to advance solutions for the public good
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UMD Ranked Among Top Global Universities by U.S. News

University Among Top 4% Worldwide, No. 13 Among Public U.S. Institutions
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