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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.
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.
Maryland’s ATLAS Kicks Off New Africa-Focused Conference
On February 27, the new Maryland initiative, ATLAS (Africa Through Language and Area Studies) sponsored its first annual conference, with a series of panel presentations and discussions highlighting University of Maryland faculty-led research related to Africa, the African diaspora, and African American studies.
Language Partner Program Fosters Community and Understanding on Campus
Xinyu Zhai, coordinator for the Language Partner Program at UMD, shares the value of second language acquisition as it relates to community building on campus.
A New Era Emerges: A Conversation with GLI Director Raluca Nahorniac
Raluca Nahorniac, director of the office of Global Learning Initiatives, shares her vision for the unit, the history that made it possible, and how global learning is transforming UMD.
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