Maryland University is a member of which conference?

Maryland University is a member of the Big Ten Conference. This affiliation became official in 2014 when Maryland joined the conference after previously being a long-time member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The move to the Big Ten was aimed at increasing the national profile of Maryland's athletic programs, enhancing television contract revenue, and allowing for more exposure to varied competition within a broader geographic footprint. As a member of the Big Ten, Maryland competes against well-known programs which helps in recruiting top talent and increasing the competitive standards of their sports teams.

The other conferences listed—ACC, SEC, and Big East—do not reflect Maryland's current affiliation. While Maryland was once a member of the ACC, it is no longer the case. The SEC focuses on schools primarily in the southeastern United States, and the Big East is another distinct conference known for basketball but does not include Maryland as a member.