Discovery District Maryland

Discovery District Maryland is home of the Next First: a nexus of innovators in a growing community including housing, research labs, and public spaces.

[The Diamondback @thedbk]

Gov. Wes Moore and University of Maryland President Darryll Pines joined Microsoft executives and quantum industry leaders Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the Microsoft Discovery Center.
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[The Diamondback @thedbk]

Maryland leaders highlight local, global quantum advancements at UMD-hosted conference.
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[Discovery District Maryland @DDMD_NextFirst]

Quantum World Congress '26 brought the global quantum community to @DDMD_NextFirst — in the heart of the Capital of Quantum. ⚛️
Hosted at @TheHotelUMD — this year’s @QWCevent brought together more than 2,100 attendees, 30 int. delegations, and reps from more than 1,000 orgs.

[FOX 5 DC @fox5dc]

The University of Maryland is celebrating the 90th birthday of Muppets creator and alumnus Jim Henson with a record-breaking event. https://t.co/tl0bil4cIs

[Univ. of Maryland @UofMaryland]

UMD is a powerhouse for quantum discovery 💡

▪️ 35+ years of quantum advancement
▪️ 350+ quantum researchers
▪️ Vibrant quantum business ecosystem

What's next in quantum starts here. Welcome to the Capital of Quantum!

#QuantumUMD | https://t.co/qwKNJenpCP

[Dr. Darryll J. Pines @President_Pines]

It is an honor to host #QWC2026 and welcome the world to the heart of where quantum technology is being developed and designed for the benefit of all.

Here at UMD we are dedicated to moving Fearlessly Forward into our quantum future. Welcome to the Capital of Quantum! @QWCevent

[Discovery District Maryland @DDMD_NextFirst]

Discovery District Newsletter: August 2026 - https://t.co/MnHAbZ3VVa

[Discovery District Maryland @DDMD_NextFirst]

Discovery District Newsletter: August 2026 - https://t.co/lWRzZ5JczH

[UMD Research @UMDResearch]

The University of Maryland (@UofMaryland) has again been recognized as a national leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, earning a top-10 spot in The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine’s annual ranking of the best schools for student entrepreneurship and receiving an Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ (APLU) 2025 Innovation & Economic Prosperity Award.

UMD placed No. 7 across all institutions and No. 5 among public universities for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies, according to 2026 rankings released Wednesday by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur—marking Maryland’s 11th straight year in the top 10 of this annual list. The university also ranked No. 15 overall for graduate studies and No. 1 in the mid-Atlantic region.

“Innovation and entrepreneurship are woven into the fabric of the University of Maryland,” said Dean Chang, chief innovation officer. “Our students are not only learning how to launch ventures—they’re also developing the design skills to solve complex challenges in every field. This ranking reflects the strength of Maryland’s entire innovation ecosystem, from engineering and the arts to business, science and social impact, as well as the selfless I&E leaders who overdeliver year after year.”

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[Discovery District Maryland @DDMD_NextFirst]

Discovery District Newsletter: Fall 2025 - https://t.co/tOI7b7yN58

[UMD Research @UMDResearch]

The University of Maryland (@UofMaryland) has been ranked No. 22 on Fast Company and Inc.’s list of 2025 Ignition Schools released on Tuesday, recognizing top colleges making a measurable impact in entrepreneurship and innovation.

UMD, which also ranks No. 5 among U.S. public schools on the Ignition Schools list, is home to a vibrant, growing and inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Nearly one in four undergraduates—7,318 spanning 92 majors—were enrolled in undergraduate entrepreneurship courses at UMD in 2024-25; they were taught by 60 faculty members across 29 departments. Beyond traditional entrepreneurship, UMD also offers over 100 courses in innovation-related areas like creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, social value creation, business models and design thinking.

“This recognition by Fast Company and Inc. reinforces what we see every day at Maryland: Students from all backgrounds are applying their innovation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to solve real-world problems and drive lasting societal impact far beyond campus,” said Dean Chang, the university’s chief innovation officer. “Whether they’re launching startups or social ventures, leading intrapreneurship at large organizations or government, or commercializing their research discoveries, our students, faculty and alumni are fueling a growing innovation and entrepreneurship hub that’s helping shape the future.”

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[Dr. Darryll J. Pines @President_Pines]

At UMD, we pursue excellence in all that we do. This week our work was recognized on a national stage with our highest-ever rankings from @usnews.

This rise reflects our growth and highlights our investments in education, research and service.

Read more: https://t.co/HZsyWikkTA

[Maryland Terrapins @umterps]

Today we celebrate Jim Henson, who revolutionized puppetry and entertainment, on what would’ve been his 89th birthday! 💚

Celebrate by checking out our Muppets retail line, which is 20% today as part of our Buy Week promotion.

Shop now: https://t.co/p7JOdRpI4s

#HensonDayUMD

[STAMP @thestampumd]

Getting curious about #UMD alum Jim Henson on this, his 89th birthday? Get the low-down on the University's Henson-related research resources from Archivist Emerita @AnneTurkos: https://t.co/8IbpDq7jok

#HappyHensonDay #HensonDay

[STAMP @thestampumd]

We had a blast celebrating the life, legacy and creativity of #UMD alum Jim Henson today!

How do YOU make fun and creativity part of your life?

#HensonDay #HappyHensonDay

[UMD Libraries @UMDLibraries]

The Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library is your home for collections involving the fields of music, theatre and dance. Come help us inspire your creativity, and stamp your UMD Libraries passport along the way!

More info: https://t.co/XyqBEpaOf3

[BSOS @ UMD @bsosumd]

Our Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences celebrated #HensonDay with "In the spirit of Jim and Jane Henson: The Neurodiversity & Autism Transition Services Supports Neurodiverse Ways of Being," an event promoting neurodiversity knowledge and allyship. https://t.co/PCeGxpbSy3

[Maryland Engineering @ClarkSchool]

🎉 #HappyHensonDay from the A. James Clark School of Engineering!

We are proud to celebrate his legacy of creativity, imagination, and inspiration that continues to shine across Maryland our campus community. 🐢✨ Learn more about #HensonDay2025 at https://t.co/eKnKHAa4cU

[Dr. Darryll J. Pines @President_Pines]

Honoring alum Jim Henson ‘60 on what would’ve been his 89th birthday. I hope all Terps can embody his creative spirit!

To help, many campus offices are hosting #HensonDay2025 celebrations. Find one and stop by:

[College of Agriculture & Natural Resources @UMD_AGNR]

Happy Henson Day! 🌟We’ve been celebrating one of @UofMaryland's most beloved alums this week by asking our students, “How Do You Henson?” Terps have been sharing the creative ways they express themselves through art, music, science, community, and more. #HensonDay #ArtsforAll