The Maryland Fund for Excellence is your philanthropic gateway to one of America’s leading public research universities. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, we provide opportunities for alumni and friends, students and parents, faculty and staff to impact Maryland’s future by making annual gifts to the programs of their choice. Make your gift today and direct your tax-deductible support anywhere on campus. Not sure where to give? View our new multimedia message for a few ideas. And thank you for keeping Maryland “Head and Shells above the Rest!”