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.

2026-2027 Student Coordinators

• Vianne Hughes – Honors Global Challenges and Solutions
• Riya Mehrotra – Integrated Life Sciences
• Mark White II – Interdisciplinary Business Honors

Staff Advisors

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