University Of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park, often called simply the University of Maryland, is a public university in College Park, Maryland.
It is the largest university in a group called the "University System of Maryland."
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Former names | Maryland Agricultural College (1856–1916) Maryland State College (1916–1920) |
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| Motto | Fatti maschii, parole femine (unofficial) |
Motto in English | Strong deeds, gentle words |
| Type | Flagship public Land-grant Sea-grant Space-grant |
| Established | March 6, 1856 |
Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
Academic affiliations | AAU ACE APLU BTAA CUWMA Fields Institute ORAU SURA U21 URA |
| Endowment | $355.3 million (2018) |
| President | Wallace Loh |
| Provost | Mary Ann Rankin |
Academic staff | 4,610 (Fall 2016) |
Administrative staff | 5,481 (Fall 2016) |
| Students | 41,200 (Fall 2018) |
| Undergraduates | 30,762 (Fall 2018) |
| Postgraduates | 10,438 (Fall 2018) |
| Location | College Park , , United States 38°59′17″N 76°56′41″W / 38.98806°N 76.94472°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 1,340 acres (5.4 km2) |
| Colors | Red, white, black, gold |
| Nickname | Terrapins |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big Ten MAISA |
| Mascot | Testudo |
| Website | www |
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History
In 1856, the Maryland Agricultural College was chartered. Sixty years later, the state of Maryland took control of the college and renamed it Maryland State University. In 1920, it joined several professional schools in the area to become the University of Maryland. It joined the Association of American Universities in 1925.
References
Other websites
- University of Maryland - Official website
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