Honors College students were among the Terps recognized this week for devoting their summers to service, research and community impact. Their work reflects the many ways Honors students extend learning...
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An Expanded View of American History
UMD’s 2026–27 First Year Book, How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr, invites students to reconsider the nation’s history beyond the familiar...
Read MoreHonors Terps Make Summer Count
Honors Terps stayed busy (and made an impact!) this summer. From mentoring middle school students in cybersecurity and music camps to welcoming incoming Terps at orientation, conducting cancer and nanotechnology...
Read MorePlaying Both Sides of His Brain: ILS Student Jacob Goldman ’28 Studies Science and Music
Jacob Goldman '28, an Integrated Life Sciences student double-majoring in biological sciences and music, exemplifies the Honors College’s interdisciplinary spirit. Balancing ecology and evolution research with piano performance, he uses...
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Black History & Social Justice Workshop
The Nyumburu Cultural Center at the University of Maryland presents the NACPE Workshop Series, an engaging educational program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of Black/African history, social justice, political education, and important contemporary and historical events.
America 250: A History of the Greater United States
Join the conversation around UMD’s 2026–27 First Year Book, How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr, at a special lunchtime Q&A moderated by Professor Sarah Croco, director of the Honors Global Challenges & Solutions program (HGLO).
New Media Landscape presentations by journalism faculty
Merrill faculty members Jerry Zremski and Tom Rosenstiel will explore the rapidly changing journalism landscape—from declining trust and shrinking local outlets to fragmented audiences and the growing influence of AI—and what it means for today’s communicators and future journalists.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is a great time to start improving your mental health! Join the Mental Health Coalition Sept. 28 – Oct. 2 for a full week of FREE programming to celebrate self-care and STAMP out stigma. Visit go.umd.edu/mhaw26 for details.
Honors Ice Cream Social
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social in Anne Arundel Hall! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options). Take a break to enjoy some ice cream with friends.









