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  • 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.

  • University leaders including Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo (at left holding microphone) and President Darryll J. Pines (far right) honor Anna Karavangelos ’56 at an 1856 Society event last fall. A gift from Karavangelos established a new scholarship to support both documented and undocumented immigrants and children of immigrants.

    New Support for Immigrant Students

    Alumna’s Bequest Establishes Scholarship for Terps With, Without Documentation

  • Elle Kaminski '25 poses with her cohort of other international students also attending Université Côte D’Azur in France.

    First Comes Draniki, Then Comes Connection: Elle’s Semester in France

    Double linguistics and French major Elle Kaminski ‘25 reflects on her Spring 2024 semester abroad with Maryland-in-Nice.

  • Concerts in Buenos Aires, Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro: Where Will Studying Abroad Take You?

    Concerts in Buenos Aires, Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro: Where Will Studying Abroad Take You?

    When it comes to studying abroad, it can be difficult to imagine what life in another country might look like, especially when we offer hundreds of programs for you to choose from! Luckily, the Terps who came before you love to share their experiences abroad. See what they have to say:

  • ISSS Design Contest Winner

    ISSS Design Contest Winner

    ISSS is excited to announce that sophomore Philana Hin, a neuroscience major on the pre-health track, is the winner of the Spring 2024 ISSS Design Contest. Her innovative and culturally inspired design encapsulates the spirit of our office.

  • Amaya Greenberg '25 poses in front of Petra in Jordan.

    Learn the Language You Love: Amaya’s Journey to Morocco

    The opportunities for global learning at UMD are endless. Founded in 1994, the Boren Awards provide funding for students studying languages in regions critical to U.S. national security. Meet Amaya Greenberg ‘25, current Boren scholar studying Arabic in Morocco for the next year.  1. Share how you first discovered the Boren Awards. What drew you to the program, and why did you decide to apply? 


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Op/ed: Want Stronger Readers? Don’t Sideline Social Studies

Civics and related subjects boost critical thinking, reading comprehension, say UMD education researchers
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Study: Pressures of Reproduction, Survival Shape Immune System

Research on bats shows more than just pathogens impact disease resistance
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New books written by faculty and staff
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