UH students Vivian Maneval ’27 and Michelle Wang ’27 were among 65 students nationally selected to receive $7,500 Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize and support future leaders in environmental, tribal...
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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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35 Honors students among 2026 Senior Marshals
86 UMD graduates have been named 2026 Senior Marshals, including 35 Honors students whose leadership, service, and scholarship will be recognized at the university’s main commencement ceremony. Honors College Senior...
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2026 Honors Award recipients
The Spring 2026 Honors College Awards Celebration recognized students, faculty, staff, and alumni for outstanding academic achievement, research, teaching, leadership, service, mentoring, and community-building across our living–learning programs. The celebration...
Read MoreGet the hang of UMD’s Commencement Cords
Welcome to the wide world of UMD commencement cords and medals. Awarded by a variety of organizations, departments, institutes and more, the colorful cords give graduates a chance to show...
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Honors Citation Ceremony – Fall 2026
Our Fall 2026 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.









