Partnerships

Connections
After-School SoccerAfter-School SoccerConnecting University of Maryland students, most of whom were a part of the College Park Scholars program, with local elementary schools to coach a 6-week after-school program. The initiative was structured to be free of cost and concluded with a tournament between the two schools at Ludwig Field on the University of Maryland Campus on 5/6/17.
Center for Educational PartnershipCenter for Educational PartnershipIn 2006, the University of Maryland partnered with the Latin American Youth Center to create the Center for Educational Partnership in Riverdale, MD. This building is home to several nonprofit organizations that foster academic enrichment, parenting support, adult education, art and cultural initiatives. For example, the University of Maryland Extension (UME) directs the Sheridan Street Community Garden as well as the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) at the Center.
College Park Aviation Museum / UMD Aerospace EngineeringCollege Park Aviation Museum / UMD Aerospace EngineeringThe University of Maryland Department of Aerospace Engineering recently donated an American Sportcopter Ultrasport 496 helicopter to the College Park Aviation Museum. In addition, the department loaned the museum a wind tunnel for use by both UMD students and the museum as part of their educational programming.
College Park DayCollege Park DayThe Office of Community Engagement brings University of Maryland units to be a part of this annual College Park Festival. This event celebrates the City of College Park with a community expo, live entertainment, food trucks, inflatables, and more. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and share knowledge about college education.
CP Dream TeamCP Dream TeamThe Office of Community Engagement along with UMPD partnered with the Prince George’s County Police Athletic League (PAL), the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Park Police and Department of Parks & Recreation to foster stronger relationships with local youth, Embry AME Church, and residents of the Lakeland community, the oldest African American community in the City of College Park. This partnership sponsored a series of friendly quarterly basketball games between law enforcement officers and local youth from the Lakeland community from 2012 to 2019. This initiative was designed to bring the community together through the shared love of the game, ongoing mentorship, and support.
Estudios Universitarios A Su Alcance - A College Education is Within Your ReachEstudios Universitarios A Su Alcance - A College Education is Within Your ReachPrince George's County Public School system and the University of Maryland partner for this annual event for a free bilingual (Spanish and English) college access and preparation workshop. The main goal of the program is to provide extensive and appropriate information regarding the college preparation and entrance process to Latinx families in Prince George’s County. The event includes a bilingual campus tour and college/resource fair.
Partners
Al-Huda SchoolAl-Huda SchoolLocated in the North College Park area, The Al-Huda school is an independent K-12 school that serves Muslims from across the National Capital region. The school has partnered with the University of Maryland's School of Public Health to create the "Healthy Al-Huda 2020" initiative. The Al-Huda school also supports the Office of Community Engagement's Good Neighbor Day food drive to benefit the College Park Community Food Bank.
Big Ten Network - LiveBIGBig Ten Network - LiveBIGBTN LiveBIG shines a light on the community of Big Ten students, faculty and alumni who are making a difference. BTN LiveBIG featured the CP Dream Team in a televised promotional video and assisted with marketing efforts for CP Dream Team's first ever participation in a Maryland Women's Basketball game in 2017.
Center for Educational PartnershipCenter for Educational PartnershipThe Center for Educational Partnership is home to several nonprofit organizations that bring the community together through programs that foster academic enrichment, parenting support, adult education, art and cultural initiatives to benefit the community in Riverdale.
Cherokee Lane Elementary SchoolCherokee Lane Elementary SchoolAn elementary school in Adelphi that serves many of the residents of College Park Woods, Cherokee Lane Elementary School has partnered with the University of Maryland to host after-school programs and participate as a service site for the 6th Annual Good Neighbor Day event.
City of College ParkCity of College ParkAs a "Smart Place To Live," the City of College Park is home to the University of Maryland and a wide variety of shops, restaurants, attractions and recreational opportunities. The City partners with the Office of Community Engagement for CP Dream Team, Good Neighbor Day, after-school programs, community events, and business partnerships.
The ClariceThe ClariceThe Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is creating the NextNOW. We are building the future of the arts by educating, training and presenting the next generation of artists and creative innovators. By shaping NextNOW audiences, experiences, and artists, The Clarice breaks through traditional boundaries in art-making and audience development through the work of its 5 partners: The School of Music, The School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies, The National and International Artist Partner Program, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and The Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library.