Info session: UMD-Summer: Tanzania: Journalism and the Media: Covering Africa and the African Diaspora (JOUR)
Students in this program will gain a deeper understanding of African media and how narratives about Africa and the African diaspora have been shaped in colonial narratives. You will explore how foreign correspondents cover the continent in established news media and independent media.
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Finding Gratitude, Growth and Community in London
“I learned how to be independent, step out of my comfort zone and really figure out who I am.” Eileen Chen | Bayes Business Exchange, UK
Travel Ban Reference
This table prepared by NAFSA shows recent country-specific policies that continue to impact visa or immigration benefits for nationals of the listed countries. It is meant for quick-reference only
Time Names UMD Among World’s Top Universities
By Maryland Today StaffThe University of Maryland was recognized in Time magazine’s inaugural list of the World's Top Universities of 2026, which highlights institutions that exemplify academic excellence globally. In addition to its top 100 global recognition, the university ranked No. 17 among U.S. The World's Top Universities of 2026 | TIME public institutions.
Lamia Zia Wins Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) International Affairs Fellowship
By COMM StaffCOMM Lecturer Lamia Zia has been awarded one of the honorable and prestigious International Affairs Fellowships from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) for 2026–2027!
Global Collaboration in Health & Social Care
In October 2025, early-career researchers and doctoral students from U21 member institutions and a policy leader convened in Dublin for the biannual Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) symposium. Chaired by Dr. Negin Fouladi of the University of Maryland (UMD), the U21HREx network brings together participants from UMD, the University of Birmingham and University College Dublin as a growing global community of practice.
German Studies Department Film Series
The 2025-2026 German Studies Department Film Series will screen six German and Austrian films, including both nonfiction films and features, that present stories of migration in the German-speaking countries.
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2025 Immigration News Archive
The latest news and alerts that may impact the immigration status or travel of international students.
Maryland-in-Aix Information Session
Spend your semester in Aix-en-Provence! Join us to learn about our new program in southern France. This program is perfect for French majors and minors who are looking for an immersive French language experience abroad.
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