Program information about University of Maryland's Discover the USA sponsored by the German-American Fulbright Commission.

Dr. Evelyn Cooper, Assistant Dean and Chief of Operations for the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in International Education Administration to South Korea for the 2026 academic year from the U.S.

Every community owes its existence and strength to the generations before them, around the world, who contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy into making the history that led to this moment.Truth and acknowledgement are critical in building mutual respect and connections across all barriers of heritage and difference.

Issue at a GlanceThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a federal rule change to end “duration of status” (D/S) for nonimmigrants granted entry to the U.S. in F, J, or I status. Duration of status refers to the period of lawful stay a nonimmigrant in F, J, or I status is granted upon entry to the U.S. on the Form I-94.

What happens when sustainability becomes a shared language across cultures? At the University of Maryland, the Global Terps for a Greener Future (GTGF) initiative is showing how environmental action can also build connection, belonging and community across differences.

On May 6, Maryland Global celebrated the power of international education at its Global Classrooms Showcase, spotlighting groundbreaking faculty innovation and the remarkable achievements of students engaged in virtual global collaboration. This year's program reflected the growing momentum of global learning at UMD. This year 570 graduate and undergraduate students participated in 33 Global Classrooms courses and 11 new Global Classrooms were developed.

The University of Maryland has advanced two student-led projects – STEM Up and Remote Area Medical UMD – as its representatives for this year's Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards.

“This study abroad allowed me to get technical elective credit, while also traveling to a new place and meeting amazing people.” | Amelia Roosen, UMD-Spring Break: Iceland