The Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development provides opportunities for students, industry professionals and allied disciplines that promote the practice of real estate development aligned with the "Quadruple Bottom Line": financial viability, environmental respect, social responsibility and sustainable design. It enriches Maryland’s Master of Real Estate (MRED) Program, covering finance, law, design, construction and asset management, while fostering understanding of the industry's role in vibrant community creation. Students engage in fieldwork and site visits in Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay area. The Institute supports guest lectures, symposiums, and professional outreach through luncheons, awards, conferences, alumni events and competitions. Founded by John and Karen Colvin in 2008, their $2.5 million endowment ensures the program's continued impact on future developers.
Colvin Capstone Competition
Colvin Case Study Challenge
Colvin Institute Affiliations
Contact
Thank you for your interest in the Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development. For more information about events, funding opportunities, lectures, student support or to get involved, contact:
Maria Day-Marshall, JD, Director of the Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development ; Associate Clinical Professor: mdaymars@umd.edu | (301) 405-6795
Carrie Chard, Assistant Director of the Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development: cchard@umd.edu | (301) 405-6322