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...
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Fall 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...
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How 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...
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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.
16
October
2026
4th Annual Communication & Media Career & Internship Fair
Explore career paths and connect with employers at the 4th Annual Communication & Media Career & Internship Fair on Thursday, October 29, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Atrium Room at Stamp Student Union. Students interested in communication, marketing, sales, public relations, digital media, events, and related fields can meet organizations recruiting for internships, part-time roles, volunteer opportunities, and full-time positions.
29
October
2026
Honors Citation Ceremony – Fall 2026
Our Fall 2026 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
06
November
2026
