Honors Ambassadors

Honors Ambassadors (HA) is a student-run group of current honors students who represent the Honors College at open houses, question-and-answer panels and other recruitment events. Honors Ambassadors are available to host prospective students on select days during the year. Host-a-Days allow new students to explore the everyday life of an Honors student, from classes to campus activities. Honors Ambassadors are the bridge between prospective and current Honors students and a powerful resource for attracting students to UMD.

Students who are interested in becoming an Honors Ambassador or who have any questions related to connecting with a current student can contact us at honorsambassadors1@umd.edu.

2025-2026 Student Coordinators

• Vianne Hughes ’27 – Honors Global Challenges & Solutions
• Sarah Otwey ’27 – Gemstone
• Iara Rattner ’26 – University Honors

Staff Advisors

• Chantelle Smith, Assistant Director of Recruitment & Inclusive Communities
• Jenny Lang, Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment