The mission of UMD University Relations and Development is to provide information, services and giving opportunities which support the university while fostering a relationship of goodwill and understanding with UMD alumni, the community and beyond.
Gifts come from alumni, friends, faculty and staff, foundations, and corporations.
Public Relations Good news is everybody's business. They handle news conferences and serve as a news distribution effort locally, regionally, and nationally. The Alumni Relations Office seeks to expand outreach and service to alumni through the UMD Alumni Association and collegiate and departmental units. The UMD Publications Office is responsible for producing a number of official communications pieces for the campus and for providing professional advice to other departments.