Building a Do Good Campus
A global leader in advancing social innovation, philanthropy and nonprofit management and leadership, the University of Maryland is creating a campus that empowers individuals to change our world for good.
We're doing a world of good.
As the nation's first Do Good Campus, UMD is dedicating significant resources to courses, internships and mentoring programs that equip Terps with the skills and expertise needed to make real impact in their communities - right now.
Public research universities are uniquely positioned to make a positive difference in the lives of our citizens and across the globe, because universities have a combination of values, assets and problem-solving approaches that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere.
Darryll J. Pines President, University of Maryland
Featured Event
Do Good Challenge
Tuesday, April 30
Students from across campus spend the year advocating, fundraising, volunteering and developing solutions for pressing social issues. The challenge culminates in a Finals event where six teams pitch their project or venture and the good impact they've made for the chance to win a cash prize.
Do Good Month
Healthy Forests Workday with the Annapolis Terps
Join alums at Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville to spend a morning removing harmful invasive plants from along the trails. Volunteers will be trained in how to identify and remove plants and then will work on designated sections of the forest to remove specific plant species.
Frederick Terps Food & Clothing Drive
Frederick Social in Frederick, MD
Join Terps for a food and clothing drive benefiting the Religious Coalition of Frederick County, MD. Bring one donation item and get your first drink for free on behalf of the Frederick Terps Alumni Network.
MoCo Terps Park Revival
Preserve the natural beauty of Winding Creek Park. From picking up litter to tidying up the trails, every small effort contributes to a cleaner, greener environment for all to enjoy.
Earth Day River Clean Up
Join the DC Terps and Anacostia Riverkeeper, a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C., that works to protect, restore and create opportunities for people to enjoy and to care for the River.
Fort McHenry Field Day Service Event
Team up with the National Aquarium and Save the Bay for a Day! We will be removing debris from the wetlands, maintaining the pollinator and rain gardens.
Howard County Terps: Planting Trees for a Greener Tomorrow
Join fellow Terps to plant trees and make Maryland a greener place! Volunteers will assist with planting Maryland native trees in Patapsco Valley State Park. This particular site has many trees that need to be planted and will include specific trees used for agroforestry, a new initiative undertaken by the park.
Maryland Day
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Five learning neighborhoods. Hundreds of activities. One unforgettable day of fun and discovery. Bring family and friends to the University of Maryland's annual springtime open house, Maryland Day.