Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program 
This new Honors College living and learning program, launched with the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute, gives freshmen and sophomores from different majors the opportunity to develop innovative concepts for their own startup companies or other ventures. Donor support can provide much- needed seed funding to help these students succeed.

Keep Me Maryland 
The recession may be officially over, but many families of Maryland students continue to face economic hardship. Keep Me Maryland was established two years ago to award emergency grants to students at risk of not returning to the university. This fund has made a big difference for hundreds of students, but pleas for aid continue to rise.

Mighty Sound of Maryland 
The 300 members of the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band represent a tradition of excellence and pride at UMD. Their uniforms should reflect that. But after 15 years of parades and field performances,the uniforms are showing their age. Donations to the uniform replacement fund will help keep our band looking as great as it sounds.

Solar Decathlon 
For the fourth time, a Maryland team has earned one of only 20 coveted spots in the U.S. Department of Energyís Solar Decathlon 2011, a competition to create a solar-powered house. Nearly 200 students from architecture, engineering, environmental science and technology, plant sciences, landscape architecture and other disciplines seek donor support to design and construct their entry, WaterShed, and win the contest on the National Mall this fall.

Veterans Initiative 
Student veterans may face unique physical, emotional, financial and other challenges. Maryland's Veterans Initiative is providing critical services, support and scholarships to this growing community. These men and women have made enormous sacrifices for our nation, and the university welcomes gifts that can ease their readjustment to academic and civilian life.