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.
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 2025 Archive
- Sept 16 - Career Fair Guidance (Sept 17) | Join us for the first ISSS Coffee Hour of the Semester! (Sept 18)
- Sept 9 - ISSS News: Recruiting for International Student Council and More!
- Sept 2 - ISSS News: Welcome To The Fall 2025 Semester! 👋
ISSSNews Spring 2025 Archive
- Apr 29 - ISSSNews: A Maryland Day Thank You! | Summer Travel Support and Resources
- Apr 22 - ISSSNews: Meet Taiwo Alawode | Life After F-1: OPT Workshop | Maryland Day This Weekend!
- Apr 15 - ISSSNews: Life After F-1: OPT Workshop April 29th | Global Terps for a Greener Future Looking For Interns
- Apr 8 - ISSSNews: Meet Mohamed Elnoor | Event: Alumni Strategies for Spring Hiring (Apr 10)
- Apr 1 - ISSSNews: Career Bites Networking Event & Passport to Employment Event
- Mar 25 - Career Bites: Nourish Your Network | International Orientation Leaders and Language Partner Programs Recruiting!
- Mar 11 - Communicating Effectively Workshop | International Spotlight: Ebenezer Akansah | Crossing Time Zones Premier!
- Mar 4 - Giving Day is Almost Here! | Qendrim Gashi: Bridging Cultures Through Numbers
- Feb 25 - Raya’s Journey | Crossing Time Zones Podcast Announcement
- Feb 18 - ECP has Started! | Register Now for our CPT Workshop | Preparing for Tax Season
- Feb 11 - A Week of International Terp Career Development Events! | International Student Tax Filing Requirements
- Feb 4 - International Terp Spotlight | Cover Letter Writing Session (Feb 7)
- Jan 28 - ISSSNews: Welcome Spring 2025!