University of Maryland

As of Tuesday evening, power was restored throughout campus. We thank all members of our community for your patience!

A huge thanks as well to our technical facilities staff who responded swiftly to the outage and the many Student Affairs and Academic Affairs staff who orchestrated changes and contingency plans for our summer activities with the safety and security of our community in mind. Your dedication and tireless commitment keep our Terrapin family strong, and we are deeply grateful for everything you do.

Read the full message to campus: go.umd.edu/2c1x

Campus Power Restored

Power has been fully restored to campus. Operations will return to normal on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with the exception of a small number of courses on Wednesday which have been relocated; students and instructors are being notified directly.

As buildings come back online, some limited impacts to HVAC and other systems may remain; if you encounter any issues, please call FM’s Customer Response Center at 301-405-2222. Individuals with mobility impairment and/or a disability who experience accessibility issues should call UMPD at 301-405-3555 for assistance.

Power Outage Updates

Tuesday, June 23:
Crews continue to make progress and the list of affected buildings is being regularly updated as power is restored. Please continue to follow the latest guidance at umd.edu/aware and monitor your email for further updates.

Supervisors should continue to communicate closely with employees on any changes to operations.

A small number of courses on Wednesday are being relocated; students and instructors will be notified directly.

Monday, June 22:
Crews continue to work diligently to restore power across campus. The campus will remain open, although some adjustments to operations are necessary. Find an updated list of affected buildings, and guidance for employees, students and residents at umd.edu/aware. Stay safe, and thank you for your patience and flexibility.

Sunday, June 21:
On June 20, 2026, the university learned of a power outage across campus. Crews have been working diligently around the clock to address the outage.

Due to the complexity of the issue, we anticipate that a handful of buildings will remain without power for another one or more days. Campus will remain open, although some adjustments to operations may be necessary.

Read the full message for details: umd.edu/aware

To the fathers and father figures who play so many special roles in our lives—thank you and Happy Father's Day! 💛

UMD Professor Gregory Miller doesn't have to wait until Father's Day to celebrate with his 6 (!) kids.

That's because all of them are Terps, including two current students—a streak that started in 2013 and may extend into the next decade. From cheering on the Terps football team to leading Adventure Program trips and performing on stage with their siblings, the Millers share how UMD brought them even closer 🐢

More on this family of Terps: go.umd.edu/2byk

UMD's National Orchestral Institute + Festival, which features some of the most promising young adult musicians in America, performs at Carnegie Hall today!

The 90 fellows will be led by groundbreaking conductor Marin Alsop: "What an incredible opportunity for these young musicians."

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x3qUu

UMD has been recognized as the No. 13 U.S. public institution according to U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2026-27 Best Global Universities! 🐢

The university sits among the top 4 percent out of more than 2,000 universities across 100 countries.

Programs in the Top 50 globally include: Geoscience, Meteorology and atmospheric sciences, Physics, and Space science.

Read more: go.umd.edu/2bxa

Thirty students on UMD's Terps Racing EV team are revved up for this week's Formula SAE Electric competition at Michigan International Speedway 🏎️

They'll showcase the race car they designed and built from scratch over the past year on this national stage ... er, track.

More: go.umd.edu/2bvg

Terps - What's the most surprising, or interesting, place you've run into a fellow alum?

Let us know in the comments for a chance to be featured in Maryland Today!

Hey, we know that one 🐢

Thanks to yesterday's New York Times crossword for the shoutout!