Dr. Darryll J. Pines@President_Pines

President of @UofMaryland, the State's flagship and a land-grant institution | Father, husband, educator, author, and proud Terp | He/Him/His

 College Park, MD
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Joined June 2020
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Congratulations to Zohreh Davoudi, associate @umdphysics professor, on this recognition as one of the 2026 Schmidt Polymaths – and UMD’s first. This funding will help Prof. Davoudi continue their #QuantumUMD research. go.umd.edu/2fly

Schmidt Sciences Will Invest $20 Million In Eight New Polymaths

Schmidt Sciences will award $20 million to 8 Schmidt Polymaths. The award is for scientists willing to tackle complex questions beyond their original areas of expertise.

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It was great to host Mayor Fazlul Kabir, City Manager Kenny Young and the entire @CollegePark_MD City Council at University House yesterday.
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Our faculty and staff never cease to impress me. I’m proud to work with such an esteemed and excellent Terrapin family. today.umd.edu/accolades-facu…

Maryland Today | Accolades: Faculty and Staff Awards and Honors

A roundup of recent accomplishments.

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Congratulations to my great friend and wonderful colleague Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice on this recognition from @washingtonian as one of D.C.’s ‘Most Powerful Women’: go.umd.edu/2flx
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Happy Good Neighbor Day 2026! The University of Maryland is proud to partner with College Park and the surrounding communities for a day of service.
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A statement from Dilan's family to our Terrapin community 💛
A graphic reading: Dilan is safe, and our family is together again. As his parents and brother, we can't fully put into words what that means to us. We want to thank President Pines, Chief Mitchell, the University of Maryland Police Department and its detectives, Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo and the university leadership. They brought in local, state, and federal agencies, searched with dogs, drones, and thermal cameras, and worked day and night until Dilan was found. We saw firsthand how far this university will go for one of its students.

ALT A graphic reading: Dilan is safe, and our family is together again. As his parents and brother, we can't fully put into words what that means to us. We want to thank President Pines, Chief Mitchell, the University of Maryland Police Department and its detectives, Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo and the university leadership. They brought in local, state, and federal agencies, searched with dogs, drones, and thermal cameras, and worked day and night until Dilan was found. We saw firsthand how far this university will go for one of its students.

A graphic reading: Dilan especially wants to thank the students who put up flyers all over campus and the community. We will never forget. To everyone who reached out to us and shared Dilan's photo, thank you. It meant more than you know. The University of Maryland did an outstanding job, and we are proud that Dilan is a Terp. Thank you for bringing him home.

ALT A graphic reading: Dilan especially wants to thank the students who put up flyers all over campus and the community. We will never forget. To everyone who reached out to us and shared Dilan's photo, thank you. It meant more than you know. The University of Maryland did an outstanding job, and we are proud that Dilan is a Terp. Thank you for bringing him home.

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Tonight we write to share good news: Dilan has been found!
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Major Update - Missing UMD student has been found! Update: Missing student has been found! Thanks to the immense efforts of UMPD and our entire community, Dilan has been reunited with family. We thank all Terps and community members who spread the word and supported this search.
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We join the Ashar family and @UMPD in issuing a loud and clear call for tips or info that may help us find Dilan. Our hearts are with the Ashar family, as they are part of our Terrapin family.
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I thank @UMPD, @TerrapinLife and our community for all they are doing, and I ask that any student, faculty or staff seek assistance if you are feeling distress as we continue our search. Please share any info you have, Terps, and join me in praying for the Ashars.
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It is a wonderful opportunity to have UMD experts share their knowledge on a panel at the 2026 @washingtonpost AI Edge Summit. Thank you for a fascinating discussion on human-centered AI #AIMaryland
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It is always amazing to read about the many projects our students work on to advance sustainability. Applications for our next round of @SustainableUMD Fund grants are now open. Read more about our previous awardees and learn how to apply: go.umd.edu/2f7t

Maryland Today | Sustainability Fund Grants Total More Than $930K

Student-led campus projects, internships include biodiversity survey, wood ‘vault,’ Terp Farm experiences

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Every year, we add to our outstanding student body. Terps, check out some of the newest members of our Maryland community: today.umd.edu/fall-2026s-fir…

Maryland Today | Fall 2026’s First-String First-Years

An Olympic gold medalist, a duckpin bowling champ and an ace mountain climber are among the standout students from the class of 2030.

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Our esteemed @DriskellCenter celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. An important milestone in David C. Driskell’s legacy and our campus’ commitment to #ArtsForAll: go.umd.edu/2f8p
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Congrats to Dr. Ariel Ron '00 on winning the @macfound Fellowship Award. He joins a long list of UMD and @umd_arhu alums who have been recognized with this prestigious honor. Join me in congratulating him on this recognition of his scholarship and impact: go.umd.edu/2fp0

Maryland Today | Historian Alum Awarded MacArthur “Genius Grant"

Scholar of the 19th century’s agricultural and political economy will receive $800K.

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For nearly six decades, @RepStenyHoyer ‘63 has been a leader in promoting the welfare of citizens across Prince George's County, Maryland and the country. We are so grateful to have him as part of the Terrapin family. Congratulations on a great career: go.umd.edu/2flv
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This eye-catching cargo bike, created by the faculty and students of our @umdmappschool and @umd_arhu, transforms into a voter information table! A wonderful use of the arts to enhance civic engagement among our Terps. #DoGoodUMD #ArtsforAll. go.umd.edu/2f7u

Maryland Today | 'Spoking' the Youth Vote

Volunteers debut the ElectionCycle and DemocraCycle bikes to share election information.

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Terps - As the season changes and we enter the heart of the semester, I encourage our entire community to learn about all the resources available across campus to help support you: today.umd.edu/a-week-to-reth…

Maryland Today | A Week to Rethink Mental Health

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Terps can pick up new tools and techniques for dealing with difficulties.

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Always a profound pleasure to welcome our students’ families to campus for Family Weekend! I enjoy meeting so many of the proud, supportive generations behind our brilliant Terps.
A red banner reads "Family Weekend University of Maryland" next to a stack of colored balloons.

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President Pines poses with UMD's Steel Drum group.

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Sep 17
Great to join Terps on the Hill and connect with alumni to celebrate @UofMaryland’s dedication to quality higher education. I'm honored to receive recognition from UMD leadership for my work to maintain our federal partnership. My commitment to our beloved alma mater will never waiver. Go Terps!
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Sep 23
As the U.S. works to advance the next generation of quantum technology, strong partnerships across government, academia, and industry will be essential to translating scientific progress into broader economic and national security benefits. The new @Microsoft quantum research center at the @UofMaryland’s Discovery District is a great example of that collaboration in action—bringing together researchers, government partners, and industry to strengthen the quantum ecosystem and help move promising technology from research toward real-world impact. Appreciate @GovWesMoore, @President_Pines, and the many partners behind Maryland’s Capital of Quantum Initiative. Microsoft is proud to contribute to this shared effort and to support continued U.S. innovation in quantum.  #MSFTPolicyInsights #Quantum 🔗 Read more here: quantum.microsoft.com/en-us/…
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