Jr. There is much to accomplish in the new century. After all, the University of Maryland has a destiny to fulfill. In 1988, the university was designated the state's flagship campus in a system that included 11 state universities, colleges and several research centers. That's our mandate. Our charge, as Maryland's only public research university, is to become nationally recognized for our education and research.
National eminence is our goal.
Greatness is our destiny. We don't mean real estate. We mean fundraising. The primary objective of the professionals engaged in development activities at Maryland is to advance the university's academic reputation, its research endeavors and its vital role of outreach to the state, the nation and the globe, accomplished by garnering critical private support from alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and other organizations. Our staff brings together fund-raisers, researchers, computer specialists, administrative assistants, writers and gift processors, all working to support our common goal of providing the university with the means to reach its goals.