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  • 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. Thanks to Philana’s creativity, we now have a distinctive branded sticker that was introduced to new international students during Fall 2024 Welcome Week.

  • 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? 

  • Supporting Global Research and Outreach for Land-Grant Universities Makes Good Sense in Today’s World

    Supporting Global Research and Outreach for Land-Grant Universities Makes Good Sense in Today’s World

    The Land Grant University System established by Abraham Lincoln in 1862 led a wave of agricultural education, research, extension and innovation that has resulted in exponential U.S. economic growth. Because of this, an argument can be made that federal and state funded research should focus locally on U.S. issues and ignore the international stage. Take food availability for instance, when we have so many food insecure individuals here at home, as part of the argument inherent in isolationism vs. globalism, some believe that international concern is misdirected.


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