ISSSNews
ISSSNews is an e-newsletter sponsored by International Student & Scholar Services with the purpose of communicating news and updates on immigration regulations, opportunities and events of interests to the international UMD community. ISSSNews is delivered to F-1/J-1 students at the University of Maryland but anyone may subscribe. ISSSNews runs during the fall/spring semester.
Submit a posting for ISSSNews
We invite you to share your stories, events, and announcements for inclusion in our weekly newsletter designed specifically for international students. Your contributions help to enrich our community and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. By sharing your unique experiences, you help foster a more connected and inclusive environment for everyone on campus. Please send your submissions and ideas Friday each week to be featured in our upcoming edition. Our office will review your submission and post accordingly. Should we have any questions we will contact you.
Please note, we no longer accept submissions for research participant recruitment.
Share Your Stories: Celebrating Global Impact on Campus
If you have an inspiring story of someone making a positive global impact on campus, we want to hear from you! Whether it's a groundbreaking research project, a community-building initiative, or a unique cultural exchange, your stories will help us shine a spotlight on the incredible diversity and talent that enriches our campus. Share your submissions with us and let’s celebrate the global connections that make our community stronger!
(4/28/2025 - Submissions received after this date will be featured in Fall 2025.)
ISSSNews Fall 2026 Archive
- Sept 29 - Understanding Curricular Training (CPT) Workshop
- Sept 22 - Updated CPT Guidance | Getting Started with Handshake
- Sept 15 - Career Development Workshop Series & Coffee Hour Kickoff!
- Sept 8 - Networking Essentials Workshop Sept 18 | Make Sure You're Registered for Classes!
- Sept 1 - ISSS News: Welcome To The Fall 2026 Semester! 👋
ISSSNews Spring 2026 Archive
- May 5 - Celebrating Global Sustainability | Enjoy Your Summer!
- Apr 28 - Join us at the GTGF Spring Fair | Last ISSS Coffee Hour of the Semester!
- Apr 21 - Explore Sustainability at Our Spring Fair! | New Episode of Crossing Time Zones
- Apr 14 - ISSS Webinars: Life After F-1 & Managing Stress During a Job Search | ISC Spring Career Event
- Apr 7 - Connect & Lead: IOL and ISC Applications Closing Soon!
- Mar 31 - Connect. Welcome. Advocate. Get Involved.
- Mar 24 - Job Interviews Workshop | LPP, IOL, and ISC Programs Recruiting!
- Mar 10 - Spring Break Office Hours | Meet Jawad Bashir Mustafvi
- Mar 3 - Support International Student Support Fund on Giving Day - Tomorrow, March 4th!
- Feb 24 - Global Advantage Panel (Mar 6); Wish Tree; Tax Information
- Feb 17 - First Coffee Hour of the Term Feb 19th! | ECP Registration Closes Feb 18th
- Feb 10 - ISSSNews: English Conversation Partners Registration
- Feb 3 - ISSSNews: Welcome Spring 2026!