Gemstone Team VIRAL is wrapping up a four-year research project on how Zika virus exposure during pregnancy affects fetal brain development, working side-by-side with clinicians and scientists at Children’s National...
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Two Honors Terps Awarded Marshall Scholarships
The Marshall Scholarship is a prestigious award that funds graduate study for outstanding American students at universities across the United Kingdom, strengthening US-UK academic and cultural ties. Honors students Dhruvak...
Read MoreNew Terp Bucket List Challenges Students to Go Green
First-year students Erin Cooley ’29 and Tobi Ojo ’29 from Honors Humanities, along with Sam Virk ’29 from DCC, are participating in UMD’s Green Terp Bucket List, engaging with sustainable...
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: Fall 2025 Honors College Awards and Scholars
Congratulations to the students who received awards at our Fall 2025 Honors College Citation Ceremony! The awards fell into four main categories that recognize academic excellence, research, service, and leadership.
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ILS Seminar Series presents Dr. Shyam Sharan
Join ILS for the next presentation in their seminar series, featuring Dr. Shyam Sharan. Dr. Sharan will discuss modeling human breast cancer gene function using mouse embryonic cells.
Honors Ice Cream Social
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, March 10, from 2-6 p.m. in Anne Arundel Hall! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options).
Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series – Session #4: Control
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #4 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. This session is facilitated by Professor Kristy Maddux (Department of Communication / Honors College).
Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Credit
Empowering first-generation college students with the tools to take control of their financial future, this interactive workshop series covers budgeting basics, smart saving strategies, managing student loans, and building credit with confidence. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a personalized plan to thrive financially throughout college and beyond.
More than a Patient: A Conference on Medical Discrimination
"More than a Patient: A Conference on Medical Discrimination" is a student-led conference dedicated to creating a space where individuals can share their experiences with medical discrimination. The conference will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union in the Atrium Room.









