The University of Maryland, Baltimore’s (UMB) strategic plans tell the story of where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. The two completed five-year plans, UMB’s current strategic plan, and a preview of the next highlight the priorities, progress, and lessons that have shaped the University’s direction over time.
Each five-year strategic plan represents a chapter in the University’s story. While each plan reflects the context of its moment, together they demonstrate a shared commitment to learning, adaptability, and purposeful action, ensuring that UMB’s future is informed by experience and aspiration.

The 2022–2026 Strategic Plan is UMB’s current guiding framework, shaping priorities, initiatives, and decisions across the University during this planning cycle.
This Strategic Plan guided institutional priorities and resource alignment during the 2017–2021 planning cycle. As an archived plan, it provides historical context and highlights key initiatives and focus areas from that period.
This archived strategic plan established UMB’s priorities and guided decision-making and resource allocation during the 2011-2016 cycle. It offers historical perspective on the University’s evolving strategies and accomplishments.