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Author: Julie Slivka

Sep 23, 2026

Program Conclusion Notice 

Effective at the close of business on September 30, 2026, all UME Marylanders Online activities supported through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will conclude. This planned closeout is part of the initial project transition announcement shared in November 2025.

Project Closure Information

Please be advised that all information and resources listed on MarylandersOnline.umd.edu will no longer be actively maintained after September 30, 2026. All tools and services developed through Marylanders Online are the property of the University of Maryland.

Due to the conclusion of the Marylanders Online digital literacy project, after September 30, the following services will no longer be actively supported:

  • Social media channels & newsletters
  • Website updates - no new events, articles, and resources will be added
  • Administrative assistance from project staff -  including project-related communications
  • The Marylanders Online Helpline’s phone and email support

For questions related to the Marylanders Online project after September 30, please email Isaias Tesfalidet or Sonny Iqbal.

Resources that will Remain Available

Though direct program operations will conclude, all core Marylanders Online resources developed through four years of the successful literacy project will remain available to partners and communities across Maryland, including:

To support the long-term sustainability of the project's digital navigation services, Marylanders Online has launched two new resources that are available free of charge to the public:

Project Achievements

Marylanders Online's final cumulative impact infographic shares details about the project’s many notable accomplishments. For more information about the project's work and impact, visit About Marylanders Online.

Team & Partner Acknowledgments

On behalf of the Marylanders Online team at the University of Maryland Extension and the College of Information, we extend our deepest gratitude for your years of collaboration, trust, and shared dedication to statewide digital literacy. Together, we have made remarkable strides in expanding internet access, technical skills, and digital opportunities for residents and communities across Maryland. We could not have accomplished this vital work without the steadfast support of our local partners and collaborators.

With appreciation,

The Marylanders Online Team
University of Maryland Extension

 

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About Marylanders Online

Marylanders Online is an initiative through the University of Maryland Extension and the College of Information (INFO) with funding through the State of Maryland using American Rescue Plan – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). 

About The University of Maryland Extension

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