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The Art of Academic Adventure: How One Student Found a New Perspective Abroad
A neuroscience major discovers how studying Roman history, psychology, and art abroad in Florence enriched her scientific perspective in unexpected ways.
UMD Launches Immersive Arabic Program in Jordan
Education Abroad is excited to announce Maryland-in-Amman, a new study abroad program launching Spring 2026 that transforms Jordan's vibrant capital into your classroom.
UMD Celebrates Record Number of Gilman Scholars
UMD recently was ranked No. 4 among all institutions nationwide in the number of students to receive Gilman scholarships, a program of the U.S. Department of State that awards up to $5,000 to U.S. students eligible for Pell Grants for their pursuits abroad.
UMD and Bowie State Partner to Fund Passports for 25 Students Through 2025 IIE Grant
The University of Maryland (UMD) College Park, in partnership with Bowie State University (BSU), has been selected to receive the 2025 IIE American Passport Project grant. This collaborative initiative will enable UMD and BSU to nominate 25 eligible students to each receive $165.00 to fund their U.S. passport application process.
AquaSafe: ‘Doing Good’ in Tanzania
As SPH doctoral student Ibiyinka Amokeodo listened to Tanzanian farmers’ worries about the safety of the water they use on their crops and in their homes. She had her lightbulb moment: Aquasafe. The project supports farmers by providing affordable water testing kits and education on water quality management, including how to improve crop safety and local public health through monitoring contamination in irrigation water.
Crystal Clear: Centuries-Old Stones Uncovered by Archaeologist Reveal Stories of Ireland’s Mystical Past
University of Maryland anthropologist Stephen Brighton research spotlights the decades in Ireland before and after the 19th century potato famine, a period of abject poverty under British rule. The associate professor of anthropology is the only American licensed to lead excavations on the Emerald Isle, and part of a small group of archaeologists dedicated to that time period in Ireland.
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