ALT A water color portrait of Steny Hoyer.

ALT A young Steny Hoyer shakes hands with President Lyndon B. Johnson.

ALT Steny Hoyer stands next Former Congressman and Civil Rights Icon John Lewis on Edmund Pettis Bridge.

ALT Steny Hoyer poses in front of the Sigma Chi Fraternity house.

ALT Ariel Ron '00 sits on a stone bench amidst green trees on campus.

ALT President Pines stands at the podium delivering his keynote address.

ALT Alex Cronin, a quantum science program director for the National Science Foundation, speaks with Gov. Wes Moore at the Quantum World Congress.

ALT From left, SVP Chief Quantum Office Preeti Chalsani of the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, the Company Lab CEO Tasia Malakasis, QantumCT Director of External Affairs and Ecosystem Development Esme Lombard and Capital of Quantum President Ken Ulman participate in a panel discussion on how innovation districts can help build quantum communities during the Quantum World Congress on Thursday.

ALT A graphic features a stylized “Q” made up of various white patterns. The hole of the ‘Q’ is red with the statement “Welcome to the Capital of Quantum” inside it. On the bottom right corner is a yellow arrow.

ALT A graphic reads: “Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level. UMD is home to one of the world’s largest cohorts of quantum scientists and engineers, who are creating new tools to solve society’s biggest challenges.” In the background is a close-up shot of a quantum chip against a multicolor light with a prominent red glow.

ALT A graphic reads: “UMD conducts cutting-edge faculty research and partners with federal agencies to advance quantum innovation worldwide. These discoveries have the potential to inform products and technologies that could transform multiple industries, from healthcare to energy.” In the background is a male researcher, holding paper and chalk, standing in front of a chalkboard covered with mathematical notes and diagrams.

ALT A graphic reads: “UMD has also generated a vibrant quantum business ecosystem right here in Maryland, which includes quantum computing firms, research centers and robust support for startups and entrepreneurs.” In the background is a female researcher operating a device inside a laboratory.

ALT A bold graphic shows a student walking across a square, tiled with the Maryland flag in the shape of a globe. The text reads “UMD ranked a top 20 public institution.”

ALT A bright red arrow frames a graphic containing the text “Number 17 public university in the nation.”

ALT A black arrow frames a graphic containing multiple stats. The headline reads, “A top-tier academic experience.” The stats list “Number 3 for learning communities, Number 17 for best colleges for veterans, Number 25 for most innovative schools.” All stats provided are among public universities.

ALT A yellow graphic containing two bold statistics: “Number 1 best value among Maryland public universities,” and “Number 20 best value for in-state students in the country.”

ALT UMD, UMB and Maryland School of Medicine leaders, as well as members of the St. John family, cut the ribbon for the Edward and Jennifer St. John Center for Translational Engineering and Medicine.

ALT A photo of the red 'M' at UMD

ALT A local College Park volunteer firefighter and EMT plants flags on the University of Maryland's campus to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

ALT An expanse of American flags planted in a grassy field. An artistic blur obscures the flags stretching into the background.

ALT Terps plant 2,977 flags on campus to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

ALT American flags planted in a grassy field. One flag stands prominently in the foreground, against a background of a brick building.

ALT A graphic that says "Tradition Never Graduates" alongside a picture of Testudo wearing the Homecoming shirt. Homecoming dates are Oct. 14-17.

ALT Students sit on the steps of a building at UMD.