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  • A group of students and faculty stand together in a historic building with tall doors and wooden floors.

    From Cold Call to Global Classroom

    What can one phone call do? For University of Maryland Professor Kerry W. Tripp, it launched a partnership that has now connected hundreds of students, spanned two continents and reshaped how faculty think about international collaboration.

  • Collage of Aix-en-Provence streets and fountains with text “Maryland-in-Aix” and a red, gold, black and white border.

    Maryland-in-Aix: A New Chapter for Global Learning in French at UMD

    Education Abroad and the French department within School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures introduce a new study abroad program in southern France, building on 35 years of Maryland’s legacy in Nice.

  • Anna stands on a stone balcony overlooking the water. Red clay buildings are on the other side of the water.

    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.

  • Students ride camels at sunset in the desert

    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 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

    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.


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