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The University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), located just outside Washington, D.C., was founded in 1856 as a private agricultural college and now is the flagship of the state\u2019s higher education system. It is home to 12 colleges and schools offering more than 200 academic degrees to 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students.<\/p>\n

UMCP’s renowned academic community is addressing important scientific and societal challenges, including climate change, the economy, energy, homeland security, and public health. The university partners with governments, major corporations, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions around the world, and its research brings in more than $500 million in external grants annually.<\/p>\n

UMCP also cultivates a culture of thriving entrepreneurship, assisting business startups, launching technology ventures, and connecting Maryland companies with university resources to help them succeed.<\/p>\n

The College Park campus is built around a central mall, anchored by McKeldin Library and the Main Administration Building and surrounded by classroom buildings. In all, the university consists of more than 270 buildings, most of them featuring the red brick and white columns that define Colonial Revival architecture.<\/p>\n

UMCP is committed to educating exceptional students, conducting groundbreaking research, fostering global connections, and serving as the state\u2019s strongest economic engine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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