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The Honors College blends eight highly acclaimed living-learning programs, close-knit communities of students and faculty, and the magic and infinite possibilities of a premier public research university in the nation’s capital area and global center.
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Fireside Chat: Power of the Network with John Hill
John Hill, Techstars Evangelist and former VP of Network, represents the globally leading investor in seed-stage tech companies. Hill will delve into the Power of the Network, emphasizing the strategic use of relational capital, including UMD’s alumni network, for funding, talent, customer acquisition, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
Small Artist, Big Talent
Startup Shell and Dare to Dream are bringing together talented spoken word artists, comedians, student businesses, dancers, and musicians for a night filled with live performances, vendors, and networking!
Office of Diversity & Inclusion talk with Dr. Veronica Carey
On April 10th, the Diversity Training & Education unit within the Office of Diversity & Inclusion is bringing Dr. Veronica Carey, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Drexel University and Associate Clinical Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, to campus for an in-person student facing talk. She will be engaging students in a conversation related to her book, Frame Your Degree: How to Avoid Pain While Seeking a College Degree.
Honors Citation Ceremony – Spring 2024
Our Spring 2024 Citation Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 26 at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.