Mission: As a major asset to the State of Maryland, the University's mission is to foster the
education, critical thinking, and intellectual growth of its students, the creation and application of
new knowledge, the economic development of the state, and the effective engagement of its
students, faculty, and staff with the surrounding world. Outstanding students from Maryland, the
nation, and the world are provided with training, habits of thought, knowledge, and skill that will
guide them in their careers and ongoing leadership as global citizens. To do this, the University
offers a wide range of education programs, generates a rich array of special opportunities, and
nurtures a diverse and stimulating campus community. Through extensive programs in research,
scholarship and the performing and creative arts, the University plays a significant role in
advancing the frontiers of knowledge. The University places a premium on social, scientific, and
technological innovations. These initiatives contribute to: economic development, solving major
societal challenges, and advancing human welfare. The University shares its intellectual and
artistic resources with the community for the benefit of all. It engages in collaborative ventures
with a range of domestic and international institutions – educational, scientific, cultural,
governmental, and commercial. These ventures serve a variety of ends. They benefit the
development of the University’s students and its scholarly endeavors. They provide support to
the University’s partners. And they advance the overall welfare of Maryland and the world
beyond.