UHR News

In 2025, UHR is bringing you the latest and greatest via monthly HR Insights. Inside these insights, you’ll find spotlights on new and trending topics in the UMD HR community. From important benefit information to all the perks you get for being an employee at the University of Maryland, we’ll spotlight the topics that matter most to you.Live in College Park

University of Maryland employees are doing great things both on campus and off each and every day. In a recent Maryland Today article, University of Maryland Faculty and Staff are recognized for their recent accomplishments. These awards and honors are a roundup of accomplishments from fall 2024. 

The countdown to a new year is on. For State of Maryland employees, 2025 is a reset year for Wellness Incentives. UHR is here to explain what that means and how you can take advantage of these healthcare incentives. Who: Benefit-eligible employees enrolled in United Healthcare, CareFirst, or Kaiser Permanente healthcare coverage for 2025.

Coming Soon! Managing your University System of Maryland retirement plans will soon be simpler. Beginning December 17, 2024, you’ll have access to the Retirement@Work® online retirement plan portal. It brings all of your University System of Maryland supplemental retirement plan accounts together, regardless of investment provider– Fidelity or TIAA.

One of the biggest benefits you get from being a University of Maryland employee (or retiree) is Tuition Remission. This program allows employees, spouses, and dependents the opportunity to take classes at a University System of Maryland (USM) institution with waived tuition. 

As 2025 approaches, what better time to set inspiring goals for your professional journey? University Human Resources and the Talent Development team invite you to explore the many learning resources available at UMD to help you kick off the new year strong.