University of Maryland anthropologist Stephen Brighton research spotlights the decades in Ireland before and after the 19th century potato famine, a period of abject poverty under British rule. The associate professor of anthropology is the only American licensed to lead excavations on the Emerald Isle, and part of a small group of archaeologists dedicated to that time period in Ireland.

Jody Olsen Ph.D. ’79 reflects on her six decade career in the Peace Corps. Olsen reflects on how the Peace Corps changed the way she views the world and herself, the commonalities she discovered across vastly different cultures, and how building relationships grounded in trust and respect can change communities and save lives.

Meet Shashank Pratap Singh, a senior majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Technology Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation at UMD.

Two University of Maryland research collaborations were selected for funding by KU Leuven, Belgium's largest and oldest university, which is celebrating its 600th anniversary this year.

Raya’s Journey: Strengthening Families, Building Communities

Per University policy, the University of Maryland will support petitions for permanent residency provided the faculty position is considered tenure-track/permanent. 

Ebenezer Akansah: Advancing Global Equity and Leadership

Crossing Time Zones is a student-produced podcast series that amplifies the diverse voices of international students at the University of Maryland. We share their achievements, challenges, and resilience strategies through in-depth interviews, providing insights into their multiple experiences.