Nil Özdemir '26 graduated in May with a B.S. in economics and a minor in mathematics. Today, she hopes to build on the research she started while she was an...
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Honors students among this year’s NOAA Hollings Scholars
Eight rising juniors at the University of Maryland have been awarded Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), one of the premier honors for...
Read MoreHonors Humanities student Noora Ghahremani honored as 2026 University Medalist
Honors Humanities student Noora Ghahremani ’26 has been selected as this year’s University Medalist, the highest honor bestowed on a graduating senior for exceptional academic achievement and service to the...
Read MoreTwo UH students awarded Udall Foundation scholarships
UH students Vivian Maneval ’27 and Michelle Wang ’27 were among 65 students nationally selected to receive $7,500 Udall Undergraduate Scholarships, which recognize and support future leaders in environmental, tribal...
Read MoreUpcoming events
Honors Ice Cream Social
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, September 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Anne Arundel! 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.
Honors Citation Ceremony – Fall 2026
Our Fall 2026 Citation Ceremony takes place at the UMD Memorial Chapel from 4:30 to 6 p.m.









