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The University of Maryland takes on humanity’s grand challenges, setting forth an ambitious agenda and vision to move our institution fearlessly forward in the pursuit of excellence and impact for the public good. Our university is a world-class institution with ideas, interests and capabilities that can profoundly impact and improve our communities and the world.

Do  Good Service Month

April is Do Good Service Month. See below for opportunities all across the country to give back and Do Good!

Featured Opportunity

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Terps Earth Day Clean Up
April 22 | 9-11 a.m.
Maryland
Bring your friends and family for a morning of beautifying our local parks. 

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Do Good Service Events

Community Service

DFW Terps Alumni Do Good Service Event

Dallas-Fort Worth Terps Alumni Network

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Community Service

ATL Terps Do Good with Backpack Buddies of Atlanta

Atlanta Terps Alumni Network

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Community Service

APAAN Volunteers with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue

Asian Pacific American Alumni Network

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Community Service

Annapolis Terps Do Good at Terrapin Nature Park

Annapolis Terps Alumni Network

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Community Service

Bay Area Terps Do Good

Bay Area Terps Alumni Network

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Community Service

Do Good with Northern Virginia Terps

Northern Virginia Terps Alumni Network

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Community Service

MoCo Terps Do Good for MCCH

Montomgery County Terps Alumni Network

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Community Service

Frederick Terps Food and Clothing Drive

Frederick Terps Alumni Network

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To view the complete list of Do Good service events click here

Get Involved, Give Back

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Admissions Alumni Volunteer Program


Alumni admissions volunteers from across the country assist the Undergraduate Admissions Office in recruiting qualified students for the University of Maryland. Our alumni volunteers are important to the student recruitment process. It is the personal touch of alumni volunteers that encourage students and families to become part of UMD. 


Terrapins Connect

Terrapins Connect

Terrapins Connect is the University's virtual platform with the goal of connecting Terps from across the world with one another for mentoring, networking, and professional opportunities.

Whether you are looking to get advice or give advice, Terrapins Connect provides a way to get involved. By joining the platform, you gain access to thousands of fellow Terps, groups, formal and informal mentoring programs and an active discussion board led by the community. What are you waiting for? Get started today!

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Intern for a day

Intern For A Day

The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects UMD students with alumni, parents, and employers for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields. After participating in a mandatory orientation and completing an application, University Career Center staff match you with an employer of interest for a half- or full-day job shadowing experience or a virtual informational interview.

Learn more information about the Intern for a Day program

Volunteer Spotlight

A group of volunteers poses for a picture at the Martha's Table volunteer event at the Riggs Alumni Center

In True Terp Tradition, 'Tis the Season For Giving Back

During the holiday season, many people make it a point to give back, showing gratitude for their many blessings and paying it forward to help those in need, choosing to focus on...
Celebrating Latinx Terps: William Ernesto Chavez ’16, Esquire

Celebrating Latinx Terps: William Ernesto Chavez ’16, Esquire

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and...
Natalie Guerra '15

Celebrating Latinx Terps: Natalie Guerra ’15

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and...
Maria Louzon Ball ’12

Celebrating Latinx Terps: Maria Louzon Ball ’12

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and...
Jose Granados ’15

Celebrating Latinx Terps: Jose Granados ’15

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and...
Wilson Wang '03

Meet the Board of Governors: Wilson Wang ’03

In the late 1990s, teenagers often plastered their bedroom walls with band posters, movie posters and pinboards filled with ticket stubs and photographs. Not Wilson Wang ‘03....

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