5 commitment to diversity
The University of Maryland, the flagship of the University System of Maryland and one of the nation’s top research universities, has long embraced diversity as a core value and counts a diverse educational community among its great strengths. Our commitment to diversity rests on three tenets: 1. We believe that living and working in a community that accepts and celebrates diversity is a joy and a privilege that contributes to the vitality and excellence of the educational experience. 2. We believe that as a state university, we have a responsibility to assure all citizens access to the transformative experience of an outstanding higher education and the opportunity for success in this experience. 3. We believe it is essential that our students have exposure to different perspectives, that they interact with people from different backgrounds, and that they explore ideas with those from different cultures in order to succeed in an increasingly diverse workplace and global community.