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Meet Opeyemi Ogedengbe
February 2025Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science and co-president of the ISSS ISAB (2023-2025)
Fearlessly Forward International Terps
ISSS proudly celebrates the remarkable contributions of UMD's international students and scholars, who exemplify the University's commitment to being Fearlessly Forward. These individuals embody the values of excellence, inclusion, and innovation, making a lasting impact on the global community. Discover their inspiring stories and learn how they are advancing UMD’s mission to foster a diverse, dynamic, and globally connected campus.
2024 Immigration News and Updates Archive
2024 Immigration News Alerts
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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Don't Struggle in Silence
As an international student who integrates two cultures as you study at UMD, you face many stresses that can affect your academic performance and your mental wellbeing.Being far away from family and your traditional support systems is especially difficult when you are managing a difficult time or there is a crisis in your home country. ISSS reminds you that you don’t need to struggle in silence. In an emergency, dial 911/988.
International Doctoral Student Retreat
We are calling all ARHU faculty and first-year international doctoral students! The College of Arts and Humanities and International Student and Scholar Services will hold a mentoring retreat for first year international doctoral students and potential faculty mentors.
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International Doctoral Mentoring Retreat
The College of Arts and Humanities and International Student & Scholar Services are hosting a Mentoring Retreat for first-year international doctoral students enrolled in an ARHU program and potential faculty mentors.
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Guide to U.S. Elections
The U.S. election system can seem confusing.
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