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Honors students among 2026-27 Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars
The Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars program recognizes UMD’s highest-achieving seniors and the faculty and K-12 teachers whose mentorship helped make their success possible. Seven Honors College students are among the...
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TATA Innovation Dialogue (Center for Social Value Creation)
Join the Center for Social Value Creation's annual TATA Innovation Dialogue for a keynote from Bill Quinn, Futurist at TATA Consultancy Services, joined by Kosta Elefter of TCS. Mike McCabe will also present the TATA Global Internships Program, which is open to students of all majors and class years.
Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH) Ready, Set, Connect!
Meet and network with undergraduate students, graduate students, and GEOH faculty while engaging in friendly competition! Rotate between a variety of games and guided discussions aimed at building connections.
What’s on Your Mind: Lean on Me Mental Health Summit
Join Lean on Me College Park for the What’s on Your Mind: Lean on Me Mental Health Summit—a dedicated event to unwind, connect, and prioritize your well-being as we head into Thanksgiving break. Supported by the Pepsi Grant and hosted in collaboration with campus student organizations, this event is completely FREE and open to everyone! Lean on Me College Park is UMD's only anonymous non-crisis peer-to-peer mental health text line.
Research in Industry Panel
How is research used beyond the classroom? Join the Fact-Based Discourse Initiative for a Research in Industry Panel on November 30 in VMH 2333. Hear from professionals with industry research experience and explore potential career paths. Come early for a pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the panel from 6-7:30 p.m.









