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The Right To A Safe Home: Testimonials From Afghan Refugees
April 29, 2025

The Right To A Safe Home: Testimonials From Afghan Refugees

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 had a severe impact on women and families, forcing many to leave their homes in search of safety. From 2011-2017, AGNR worked with women farmers and leaders in Afghanistan to help improve food security.

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Boren Fellow & Peace Corps Alum Explores HIV Stigma in Ugandan Refugee Communities

Share how you first discovered the Boren Awards. What drew you to the program, and why did you decide to apply?

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Global STEWARDS program announces 2025 cohort

The UMD Global STEWARDS program welcomed its newest cohort of graduate student fellows this month. The 10 new Global STEWARDS Fellows come from four UMD schools and colleges (SPH, AGNR, AEED and CMNS).

From Math Olympiad to Diplomacy

From Math Olympiad to Diplomacy

Math Professor Reimagining Learning:Meet Qendrim Gashi

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UMD Hosts Korean STEM Students for Immersive Campus Experience

During IEW last November, as part of a new IIE Korea-U.S. initiative promoting STEM exchanges and collaboration, the Global Learning Initiatives (GLI) team hosted 30 undergraduate students from Korea at UMD, underscoring UMD's commitment to foster global partnerships and create meaningful cultural and academic exchanges by showcasing the university as a hub for international collaboration and innovation.

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Preserving Scholarship Under Siege: UMD Welcomes Two Ukrainian Scholars Through Big Ten Program

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Dec. 3, 2024 — The University of Maryland has awarded nonresidential fellowships to two distinguished Ukrainian scholars, through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Nonresidential Scholars Program, supporting critical research projects focused on “Preservation and Restoration” in the context of Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia.

2026 Program Proposal Launch Forum
December 10, 2024

2026 Program Proposal Launch Forum

Education Abroad (EA) is excited to invite UMD faculty and staff to a Launch Forum event on December 10th from 1:30pm-2:30pm! Join us to learn more about our Call for Proposals for 2026 Maryland-Led Education Abroad programs.

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Maryland Global Celebrates a Decade of Global Classrooms: Stacy Kosko's Legacy

Stacy Kosko shares her story as a founding faculty member of Maryland Global’s Global Classrooms program.

Anti-Black Racism in a Global Context
December 4, 2024

Anti-Black Racism in a Global Context

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation that explores anti-Black racism across diverse global contexts.

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Ru Subramaniam Explores Sustainability in New Zealand

“I’m so glad I [studied abroad] during my freshman year because it helped me choose a concentration within my major that focuses on biodiversity and conservation—things I got to experience firsthand on the trip.”

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