The University of Maryland and University Human Resources is proud to announce that the university has been honored with several prestigious workplace excellence accolades from both Forbes and Newsweek, two of the most respected names in industry rankings.
The following awards are a testament to UMD’s values of being a united and inclusive community:
2025
Newsweek: America’s Most Admired Workplaces
2024
Forbes: America’s Best Large Employers
Forbes: Best Employers By State
Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024
Newsweek: Best LGBTQ+ Workplace
Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024
Newsweek: America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2024
Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women
Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
UMD’s Commitment to Workplace Excellence
These accolades reflect UMD’s commitment to creating a workplace where diversity is integral to our excellence and where our community is intrinsically connected to our surrounding neighborhoods, our state, our nation, and our world. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, dedication, and contributions, UMD is one of the best places to work for all.
To read UMD President Darryll J. Pines' thoughts and more about UMD’s recognitions, please read Maryland Today.