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Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Certificate Programs High School Summer Program
Scholarships and Financial Aid Visit Information Sessions
Faculty Research Professional Practice Student Work Research Centers & Institutes Research Labs Galleries and Exhibits
Campus to Capitol Mentoring Programs Student Organizations Spaces and Studio Education Abroad Competitions Professional Development Student Resources Alumni
People News and Events Accreditation Contact Us Giving

Our Work

It starts with a question. An idea. An impossible challenge. It evolves through collaboration, critical and creating thinking, community input. We’re inspired by the past—we design, we plan and we work towards a common future. This is the research, practice and work of our community. See what we can do.

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Faculty Research

Our faculty research tackles challenges in transportation, housing, water quality, heritage preservation, building tech and the most pressing challenges of our built environment. 

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Professional Practice

From award-winning architects to forward-thinking planners and developers, more than 60% of our faculty actively shape the built environment beyond campus.

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Student Work

From client-based studios to national stages, our students create imaginative, sustainable work that uplifts culture and transforms communities.


On The Record

Marccus Hendricks on Infrastructural Justice and Staying True to Your Values

Source: American Planning Association

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Marylanders’ commute listed as 2nd-worst in the nation

Source: WTOP News

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Building a National Movement To Protect Small Businesses From Displacement

Source: Next City

Read the Next City article
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