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By Maryland Today StaffThe University of Maryland was recognized in Time magazine’s inaugural list of the World's Top Universities of 2026, which highlights institutions that exemplify academic excellence globally. In addition to its top 100 global recognition, the university ranked No. 17 among U.S. The World's Top Universities of 2026 | TIME public institutions.

“I learned how to be independent, step out of my comfort zone and really figure out who I am.” Eileen Chen | Bayes Business Exchange, UK

For over three months, the Global Terps for a Greener Future (GTGF) interns, Abigail (Abbey) Vanasse ‘27, a junior information science major and sustainability minor, and sophomore Omarichachukwu (Oma) Obiorah ‘28, a mechanical engineering major, have excelled in cultivating sustainability engagement and education across campus.

When Siddharth Sharma, M.S. ‘23, arrived in College Park from Delhi, India, his first impression came in a small but meaningful package—a welcome packet from the University of Maryland’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). Inside were maps, a metro card, and tips for navigating life in the D.C. area.

UMD students achieved their strongest performance to date during a highly competitive national cycle. 46 UMD students received a total of $140,500 during a highly competitive national cycle.

What can one phone call do? For University of Maryland Professor Kerry W. Tripp, it launched a partnership that has now connected hundreds of students, spanned two continents and reshaped how faculty think about international collaboration.