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About Provost Initiatives Leadership Areas Resources

Reimagining Teaching and Learning at UMD

The Senior Vice President and Provost steers the university’s
academic enterprise, with a focus on commitment to excellence, innovation in teaching and learning, and community-driven impact.

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Provost Jennifer King Rice

Together, we can advance our shared commitment to move our university Fearlessly Forward and foster a university that is innovative, bold, caring and committed to our vision of service to humanity.

Jennifer King Rice

Senior Vice President and Provost

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Announcements

Celebrating Maryland’s highest-ever U.S. News ranking

Once again, we’ve been recognized as a top 20 public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This year, we are especially proud to say that we have achieved our highest overall ranking at No. 44—rising 20 spots since 2020—and our highest ranking in over a decade among public universities at No. 17.
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Communications

Welcoming our community back to campus

Sent to all University of Maryland faculty, staff, and students on January 31, 2026

Please continue to check umd.edu/weather for updates, resources and guidance we have issued throughout this winter weather event. 

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Communications

Updates to the Spring 2026 Academic Calendar

Sent to all University of Maryland students on January 30, 2026

Please see these important updates from the Office of the Registrar regarding the Schedule Adjustment period (drop/add), refund deadlines for course withdrawal, and the Mandatory Waitlist Check-In, which have been extended. 

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Communications

Academic Updates for Students

Sent to all University of Maryland students on January 30, 2026

I understand that many of you have questions about how the changes this week will affect the remainder of the semester, and I wanted to provide you with an update on what we know so far.

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Communications

Updates on Inclement Weather and Continuity of Learning

Sent to all University of Maryland faculty on January 29, 2026

The weather-related impacts that we are experiencing this week have presented serious challenges as we begin the new semester, but I am so proud of how our community has come together to support and provide care for one another. Thank you for all you do to provide our students with an exceptional learning environment, even under stressful and unexpected circumstances.

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Communications

Important guidance on academic coursework during inclement weather

Sent to all University of Maryland students on January 26, 2026

While classes scheduled during a closure do not meet, instructors may offer asynchronous instruction to maintain continuity of learning. Examples of asynchronous learning could include readings, pre-recorded lectures, self-paced assignments or various other options.

Our Strategic Commitments

At the University of Maryland we are a school dedicated to the art and science of education; a place where new knowledge is pursued, discovered, and championed; a community that is intrinsically connected to our world; and an institution of change and progress, dedicated to the public good. 

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Students working in the Startup Shell suite, a student-run startup incubator and co-working space in the IDEA Factory.

Alicia Kollár, Chesapeake Assistant Professor of Physics and Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) co-investigator, working in her quantum lab in the Physical Sciences Complex building. the quantum lab of physics Assistant Professor Alicia Kollár.

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Our Investments to Move Fearlessly Forward

We are making significant investments to create a vibrant, dynamic and diverse community in pursuit of excellence and impact for the public good. 

Our Fearless Impact

Scholars, researchers, innovators and creators converge at the University of Maryland to be a force for good. Together, we lead Fearlessly Forward.