Ariel Ron ’00, a University of Maryland and Maryland Honors alumnus whose research upends long-held ideas about the role of Northern agriculture in the runup to the Civil War and...
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US News ranks UMD No. 17 among public universities
The University of Maryland is No. 17 among public universities in the influential 2027 "Best Colleges" guide by U.S. News & World Report—a top-20 placement for the seventh year in a...
Read MoreFall 2026’s First-String First-Years
Meet the four first-year Honors students featured in Maryland Today’s “Fall 2026’s First-String First-Years,” spotlighting incoming Terps already bringing exceptional talent, initiative, and service to UMD. From UH Rory Kepner...
Read MoreHow Honors Terps Spent the Summer Doing Good
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...
Read MoreUpcoming events
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.
Mapping Your Way to Graduate & Professional School
Join this interactive conference designed to guide you through every step of the graduate and professional school application process. Gain actionable strategies for applying to advanced degree programs and connect directly with industry experts to help set your application apart.
ARHU Dean’s Lecture Series: Angélique Kidjo
Five-time Grammy Award winner and humanitarian Angélique Kidjo sits down with College of Arts and Humanities Dean Stephanie Shonekan for a poignant conversation about music, cultural fluency, and global advocacy. Named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world and “Africa’s premier diva,” Kidjo hails from Benin and blends musical traditions from West Africa and around the globe while incorporating multiple languages, including her own personal musical language.
Maryland Honors Anniversary Celebration
Join us on Friday, October 16, 2026, 5-8 p.m., during the University of Maryland's Homecoming Weekend, to celebrate the rich history and exciting future of Maryland Honors.









