The University of Maryland has been named a finalist for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards this year in recognition of its commitment to promoting regional economic development. The advocacy association gives the awards to universities that use their resources to better society and engage their local community, according to a university news release.
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