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  • Yazan Hasan (pictured center, wearing green jacket) poses with his UMD-Winter: Iceland cohort.

    UMD Gilman Scholar Merges Photography, Environmental Science

    Yazan Hasan ‘24, shares his experience traveling to Iceland as a Gilman Scholar, exploring the country’s sustainable energy sources, culture and stunning scenery.

  • Dr. David Virag (left) poses with graduate student (right).

    Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. David Virag

    Visiting Fulbright scholar Dr. David Virag shares his experience on campus with Dr. Peter Nemes’ research group studying cellular function—with the potential to alter our approaches to identifying and treating diseases.

  • Dr. Olga Gresko with UMD journalism students.

    Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Olga Gresko

    Dr. Olga Gresko shares her experience as a Ukrainian Fulbright scholar at UMD, collaborating with the Philip Merrill School of Journalism.

  • Rebeca Moreno poses next to her mentor Dr. Eyda M. Merediz by the Jim Henson statue on campus.

    Former UMD Exchange Student Returns to Champion International Student Inclusion

    Rebeca Moreno, ISSS Assistant Director of Engagement & Inclusion, first came to UMD as an exchange student. Now, she’s drawing from her own experiences and professional background to support international students at her alma mater.

  • Six New Global Public Health Classrooms Courses to Launch Through 2026

    Six New Global Public Health Classrooms Courses to Launch Through 2026

    Global Learning Initiatives, the Global Health Initiative and the School of Public Health's DEIAB team announce recipients of $10K grant to develop and implement new virtual global exchange through 2026.

  • Dr. Kamal Khan pictured giving an interview.

    Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Kamal Khan

    Visiting Fulbright scholar Dr. Kamal Khan shares his work as a distinguished Teaching English as a Second Language Scholar (TESOL), currently focusing on the English language within educational policy in multilingual Pakistan.


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