Great Expectations, The Campaign for Maryland

Keeping a Memory Saves a Scholarship

With the economy in a tailspin earlier this year, longtime WTTG–TV reporter Karen Gray Houston was distressed to learn that a scholarship honoring her late husband, Maryland journalism alumnus K. Christopher Houston ’85, would not generate enough spendable income to distribute an award for 2009.

The secrets of Jell-O may save your life

The science behind the wondrous transformation of a liquid into a jiggly gel underlies the work that Srinivasa Raghavan, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is doing with new materials that can treat wounds and deliver medications.

Family Honors Veterans

Veterans enrolling or returning to classes at Maryland face unique challenges with financial aid, transferring credits and housing. The Ernest M. Willcher Veterans Scholarship, established as part of the university’s new slate of veterans’ initiatives, is easing the transition to civilian life for some of them.

Former Athlete Returns to Give Back

For Richard Novak ’62, the sweet taste of victory comes in many varieties—from throwing three touchdown passes against West Virginia at Byrd Stadium nearly 50 years ago to exponentially expanding a $4 billion corporation.

A Helping Hand for Aspiring Medical Professionals

With the goal of teaching students to “pay it forward,” Victoria Yorke ’82 has established a $200,000 endowment to fund scholarships for undergraduate students who plan to attend medical, dental or veterinary school, as well as provide administrative support for the newly named Drs. John William Reed and Victoria L. Yorke Health Professions Advising Office.

The Maryland Experience Comes Full Circle

Bruce L. Berlage ’56, managing partner of Beck & Berlage Real Estate, considers himself a fortunate man. The two institutions that brought him the greatest joy over 50 years ago are again prominent in his life: the University of Maryland and Maryland 4-H.

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The Campaign for Maryland is all about having and fulfilling Great Expectations. Our mission is to transform lives through exceptional educational opportunities and to change the world through knowledge of the highest order. As the fastest rising university in the nation, we have demonstrated the will and ability to succeed.

Great Expectations: the Campaign for Maryland is a landmark effort to raise a record $1 billion in private support, the largest goal ever pursued by a public institution in the state of Maryland and the Washington, DC area. The philanthropic investments of this campaign will provide support to fund student scholarships, recruit and retain top faculty, enhance physical facilities and library and technology resources and reinforce excellence and innovation in academic programs. This support will help make the University of Maryland a truly great research university; an institution with global reach and impact.

We are one of the nation's top-ranked public research universities and behind that achievement is something even greater—the dedication and support of our alumni, students, faculty and staff. Maryland's progress has been remarkable and we are fiercely determined to continue on a path to being the very best.