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Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Donna Howard
Professor Emerita of Public Health, Dr. Donna Howard, shares her 2008 Fulbright experience in India and its continuous positive reverberations—16 years later.
UMD Advances Two Student-led Impact Projects to International U21 RISE Showcase
The University of Maryland is proud to announce two student-led projects – BetterU and Dialectable– as its representatives for this year’s Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards.
Symposium Recap: Global Classrooms Students Excel in the Face of War, Displacement
On April 29, 2024, Global Classrooms course “Borders and Memory Making in Times of War” hosted their end-of-year symposium, showcasing student projects developed across borders and time zones, amid a global conflict.
Why Should You Study Abroad as a STEM Student?
Think study abroad is not for STEM majors? Think again! Study abroad can give you an edge in the job market–expanding your networking and building employable skills. Learn how a Maryland-led winter program helped Jack, a computer science major, stand out during a job interview.
UMD-Led Study Abroad Program in Cuba Celebrates 10 Years
The chance to build cross-cultural relationships and engage in dialogue is a hallmark of the program. Although the Cuba program is marking one decade as a UMD-led, graduate-level experience, its success in building solidarity and fostering intellectual interchanges between Cuban and U.S. educators and scholars goes back to 1994.
“Think Globally, Act Locally!” Do Good Innovators Build Bridges Between Students & International Communities
Dr. Justine DeCamillis and Dr. Sarah Kilmer from the College Park Scholars program, have teamed up alongside their students to support local Afghan refugees in the greater College Park area.