Founders Week

Each fall, the University of Maryland, Baltimore dedicates one week to commemorating our rich history and celebrating the future we’re building together. In 2024, the Founders Week celebration events will be held Oct. 14-17.

A highlight of Founders Week is recognizing the extraordinary work of our faculty, staff, and students with awards that signify outstanding accomplishments in the following categories:

  • Researcher of the Year
  • David J. Ramsay Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Public Servant of the Year
  • Educator of the Year
  • Student of the Year

To nominate someone for a Founders Week award and learn more about the process, please visit the Founders Week website.

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