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  • Celebrating Dedication: Honoring UMD Employees for Career Milestones

    The University of Maryland and University Human Resources are proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding commitment of hundreds of employees who have reached significant career milestones in 2025, ranging from 5 years to an extraordinary 50 years of service.

  • Life Happens—and When it Does, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Might Be Able to Help

    The University of Maryland recognizes the importance of achieving a healthy balance between work and family obligations and is committed to supporting our employees through certain measures to promote a “family-friendly” environment. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law designed to help employees balance the demands of the workplace and the needs of their families by allowing for unpaid job and benefits-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.

  • Men's Health Awareness Month: Your June Benefits Spotlight

    June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. According to the CDC, over 13% of men, aged 18 or older, are in fair or poor health. Now is an ideal time to schedule your 2025 annual physical with your primary care physician (PCP).


Upcoming Events

September 2025

Tue 2
September 2 @ 08:30AM - 03:15PM

Virtual NEO Day 1

PLEASE NOTE: This session will be facilitated online via Zoom.[...]
Tue 9
September 9 @ 10:00AM - 12:30PM

In-Person NEO

PLEASE NOTE: In-Person NEO is required for employees who are in a bargaining unit position.[...]
Thu 18
September 18 @ 10:00AM - 11:30AM

New Supervisor Orientation

This orientation is your first step toward confidently navigating your role, building strong connections, and leading with impact at UMD.[...]
Thu 25
September 25 @ 10:00AM - 12:30PM

In-Person NEO

PLEASE NOTE: In-Person NEO is required for employees who are in a bargaining unit position.[...]

October 2025

Tue 7
October 7 @ 10:00AM - 12:30PM

In-Person NEO

PLEASE NOTE: In-Person NEO is required for employees who are in a bargaining unit position.[...]
Tue 14
October 14 @ 08:30AM - 03:15PM

Virtual NEO Day 1

PLEASE NOTE: This session will be facilitated online via Zoom.[...]
Thu 16
October 16 @ 10:00AM - 11:30AM

New Supervisor Orientation

This orientation is your first step toward confidently navigating your role, building strong connections, and leading with impact at UMD.[...]
Tue 21
October 21 @ 10:00AM - 12:30PM

In-Person NEO

PLEASE NOTE: In-Person NEO is required for employees who are in a bargaining unit position.[...]
Tue 28
October 28 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Terrapin Strong Symposium Navigating Change: Turning Disruption into Direction

The TerrapinSTRONG Symposium is an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn from each other about scholarship, skills and strategies to create a mor[...]
Wed 29
October 29 @ 09:00AM - 12:30PM

Virtual NEO Day 2

The Virtual NEO, Day 2 program is a quarterly program for employees who have started working at the university within the past three months and who have already at[...]
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