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Organization Name: University of Maryland
Headquarters Location: College Park, Maryland
About: The mission of the University of Maryland, College Park, is to provide excellent teaching, research, and service. The university educates students and advances knowledge in areas of importance to the state, the nation, and the world. It is committed to being a preeminent national center for research and for graduate education.
Census Bureau Partner Since: 2018
"An accurate census count is essential to ensure communities receive the funding and resources they require. Inaccurate counts may lead to underserved communities, which may lead to inadequacies in schools, infrastructure, and potential redistricting."
— Gloria Aparicio Blackwell, director of the University of Maryland's Office of Community Engagement
How Does the University Use Census Bureau Data?
The administration uses census data to understand current and future student demographics. And many students and faculty members on campus use census data to conduct research in areas with applications in public policy, such as social inequality, public health, and labor economics.
Learn more about the University of Maryland's partnership with the Census Bureau, and read past partner spotlights.
Contact the U.S. Census Bureau's Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews.
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