Each year, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) celebrates our students, faculty, and staff and pays tribute to UMB’s 217-year history with a series of Founders Week events.

UMB Founders Week 2025 | October 20 -23

Founders Week is a wonderful opportunity to recognize our historic achievements, groundbreaking work, and the invaluable role that our colleagues and partners have in helping UMB fulfill its mission to improve the human condition and serve the public good of Maryland and society at-large.

This year, we will celebrate our outstanding Founders Week Award winners — David J. Ramsay Entrepreneur of the Year, Researcher of the Year, Public Servant of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Student of the Year — during the Awards Recognition and Reception on Oct. 23 at the M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center.

Founders Week Events

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    Staff Luncheon

    Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

  • UPD 50th Anniversary Logo

    UMB Police Department 50th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Ceremony

    Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

    Invitation Only

  • Catacombs

    UMB’s Historical Treasures Tour

    Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

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    Student Cookout

    Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

  • M&T Bank Exchange

    Founders Week Awards Recognition and Reception

    Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

    Invitation Only