Gemstone Team VIRAL is wrapping up a four-year research project on how Zika virus exposure during pregnancy affects fetal brain development, working side-by-side with clinicians and scientists at Children’s National...
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Two Honors Terps Awarded Marshall Scholarships
The Marshall Scholarship is a prestigious award that funds graduate study for outstanding American students at universities across the United Kingdom, strengthening US-UK academic and cultural ties. Honors students Dhruvak...
Read MoreNew Terp Bucket List Challenges Students to Go Green
First-year students Erin Cooley ’29 and Tobi Ojo ’29 from Honors Humanities, along with Sam Virk ’29 from DCC, are participating in UMD’s Green Terp Bucket List, engaging with sustainable...
Read MoreCelebrating Excellence: Fall 2025 Honors College Awards and Scholars
Congratulations to the students who received awards at our Fall 2025 Honors College Citation Ceremony! The awards fell into four main categories that recognize academic excellence, research, service, and leadership.
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More than a Patient: A Conference on Medical Discrimination
"More than a Patient: A Conference on Medical Discrimination" is a student-led conference dedicated to creating a space where individuals can share their experiences with medical discrimination. The conference will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union in the Atrium Room.
Women’s History Month Health Professions Panel
Join a panel discussion for Women's History Month about health professions on Monday, March 30, 6-7:30 p.m., in ESJ2208.
8th Annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Symposium
This year’s symposium will center the voices, visions, and leadership of individuals who are reimagining justice through creativity, resistance, and collective joy.
Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series – Session #5: Love
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #5 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. This session is facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Jones (University Honors).
Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Investing
Empowering first-generation college students with the tools to take control of their financial future, this interactive workshop series covers budgeting basics, smart saving strategies, managing student loans, and building credit with confidence. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a personalized plan to thrive financially throughout college and beyond.









