University of Maryland Honors College

Honors College Virtual Q&A Drop-In
2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Honors College staff and current students will hold Virtual Q&A Drop-In sessions for newly invited Honors students and families. Bring your questions, and we will be happy to answer them.
Join us at go.umd.edu/honorsdropin at the following times (all EST):

Monday 2/2, 3-5 p.m.
Thursday 2/5, 4-6 p.m.
Tuesday 2/10, 3-5 p.m.
Friday 2/13, 4-6 p.m.
Monday 2/16, 1-3 p.m.

Honors Overview Webinar
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Join our admissions team to learn more about the Honors College, our living-learning programs, and the benefits of being in the Honors College! Registration is required. This webinar is intended for students and families who have received an invitation to join the Honors College in Fall 2026.

Chalk Riot: Art, Public Space, and Creative Action
2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:45 | Skinner Building, College Park, 20742, United States
Join Honors Humanities in Skinner (SKN) Room 0104 on Tuesday, February 10, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. for a dynamic talk and conversation about art, public space, and creative action with Chalk Riot, a DC gem!

Chalk Riot believes that pavement is the world’s greatest canvas for art that unites, protects, and energizes the cities we love. Artists from Chalk Riot will share their work and the ideas that drive it.

Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Budgeting
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
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.
The February workshop on practical budgeting tips to manage your money, reduce stress, and set yourself up for financial success.

Date: Tuesday, February 10th
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

Hosted by Lakeyla Whitaker, Financial Wellness Coordinator, Thrive Center for Essential Needs, Dean of Students Office, VPSA.

Boo'd Up: Love in the Age of "We" Matter
2026-02-16 18:00 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Let’s Talk Series for conversations about sex, friendships, love, self-care, and music in this generation and previous generations.
Event details:

Date/time: Monday, February 16, 6 p.m.
Location: Nyumburu Multipurpose Room

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #3: Can't Wait
2026-02-17 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #3 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. This session is facilitated by Professor Christopher Bonner (Department of History).
Participants will watch the third episode of Amend: The Fight for America, followed by an interactive conversation that examines how the Amendment’s ideals have been challenged across generations. In alignment with the University of Maryland’s 2025-26 First Year Book, The U.S. Constitution, this session deepens our understanding of how constitutional promises can both inspire and be tested in the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | Anne Arundel Hall Basement (enter through the basement doors from the patio facing the back of McKeldin Library)
RSVP here: go.umd.edu/freedom25

Bridge the Gap
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Bridge the Gap will take place on February 24 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center (ESJ 1215). It features facilitated small-group discussions designed to encourage respectful dialogue and understanding across diverse perspectives. Dinner will be provided.

Care in Crisis: How Black Women Pioneered a Black Feminist Politics of Social Reproduction
2026-02-25 16:00 | Susquehanna Hall, 4200 Lehigh Rd, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies will host Dr. Eshe Sherley, assistant professor of African American Studies at Wake Forest University, for a talk titled “Care in Crisis: How Black Women Pioneered a Black Feminist Politics of Social Reproduction.” The event will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in SQH 3105.
Drawing from her book in progress, Care in Crisis, Dr. Sherley examines the activism and lives of working-poor Black women in Atlanta, highlighting how their organizing around care and social reproduction shaped both the city’s political landscape and the development of Black feminist thought.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP in advance.

The Myth of Black Buying Power (Free Lecture & Teach-In)
2026-02-27 12:00 | Nyumburu Cultural Center, 4018 Campus Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Come out on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 12 p.m., for a lecture and teach-in, facilitated by Morgan State professor, Dr. Jared Ball. Dr. Ball will be using his critically acclaimed book, “The Myth of Black Buying Power: Media, Race, Economics,” as the centerpiece for his lecture and teach-in. His book dispels myriad myths and claims regarding the ongoing economic plight of Black America. This lecture is FREE and will be in the Nyumburu Cultural Center’s Conference Room. Feel free to bring your own lunch as this is a “bring your own lunch” event.

Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate
2026-02-27 12:30 - 15:30 | MD
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the organizers invite campus community members to the next Hope, Healing, and Mobilizing Against Hate session on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., with lunch provided from 12:30–1:00 p.m. (no pork or seafood will be served). Everyone is welcome to attend this event, consistent with long-standing practice for events on the University of Maryland campus.
This is the seventh gathering in a series, begun in February 2024, designed to build community, capacity, and connection among students, staff, and faculty at UMD who are centering racial and social justice and the dignity, safety, belonging, and humanity of all people in their work and lives. The session will offer opportunities to get to know one another and build trust and connection across campus coalitions; show an ethic of care and love during this time; break out of silos; build capacity for this chapter of work toward racial justice; and center care for participants’ bodies.
The gathering will include a facilitated session for participants to learn about and discuss how to strengthen resistance through community, with a focus on specific skills and practices for audaciously building community and connections during this time. To make the shared space more accessible for individuals with chemical sensitivities or chronic migraines, attendees are asked to avoid perfumes, colognes, and strongly scented personal products.
These 2026 sessions are sponsored by the Anti-Black Racism Initiative, the Division of Student Affairs, the School of Public Health, College of Information OACES, TerrapinSTRONG Education, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, the University Libraries, and Bias Incident Support Services (BISS). Everyone is welcome, and the organizers understand that some participants may need to arrive late or leave early.
Questions about the event can be directed to hopeheal@umd.edu.

Book Launch: Female Robots and AI in Science Fiction Cinema by Rebecca Jones
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:00 | UH Commons, 4136 Stadium Dr, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
UH visiting professor Dr. Rebecca Jones will present a book launch event for her new book, Female Robots and AI in Science Fiction Cinema: The Fabular Femininity of Gynoids. The event will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 5 PM in the UH Commons (YDH 0104).

ILS Seminar Series presents Dr. Shyam Sharan
2026-03-09 17:00 | Bioscence Research Building (BRB), Bioscience Research Building (#413), College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join ILS for the next presentation in their seminar series, featuring Dr. Shyam Sharan. Dr. Sharan will discuss modeling human breast cancer gene function using mouse embryonic cells.
Date/time: March 9, 2026, 5 p.m.
Location: Bioscience Research Building (BRB) 1103

Honors Ice Cream Social
2026-03-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join us for our Honors College Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, March 10, from 2-6 p.m. in Anne Arundel Hall! We will have pre-scooped flavors from the Maryland Dairy (including dairy-free and kosher options).

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #4: Control
2026-03-10 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Continue exploring the 14th Amendment with Session #4 of the Honors College series, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: The Fight for Equal Protection under the 14th Amendment. This session is facilitated by Professor Kristy Maddux (Department of Communication / Honors College).
Participants will watch the fourth episode of Amend: The Fight for America, followed by an interactive conversation that examines how the Amendment’s ideals have been challenged across generations. In alignment with the University of Maryland’s 2025-26 First Year Book, The U.S. Constitution, this session deepens our understanding of how constitutional promises can both inspire and be tested in the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | Anne Arundel Hall Basement (enter through the basement doors from the patio facing the back of McKeldin Library)
RSVP here: go.umd.edu/freedom25

Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Credit
2026-03-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
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.
The March workshop teaches you how to manage credit and make smart spending choices to build a strong financial future.

Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom

Hosted by Lakeyla Whitaker, Financial Wellness Coordinator, Thrive Center for Essential Needs, Dean of Students Office, VPSA.

Career Networking Prep (Black Honors Caucus)
2026-03-25 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Black Honors Caucus (BHC) for an event to strengthen your professional networking skills! Not only will this help prepare for their upcoming networking event on April 7, but these skills can be carried throughout college and beyond. Learn about meaningful conversation and how to make a positive, memorable impact on the professionals you interact with.
Location: Anne Arundel Hall basement.

More than a Patient: A Conference on Medical Discrimination
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
“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. The conference consists of student speakers, representatives from social advocacy groups, and healthcare professionals coming together to discuss the topic of medical discrimination.
If you are interested in attending the conference and learning more about medical discrimination, please register here.

Women's History Month Health Professions Panel
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join a panel discussion for Women’s History Month about health professions on Monday, March 30, 6-7:30 p.m., in ESJ2208.

A Conversation with the LA Hope Dealer
2026-03-31 16:00 - 17:30 | Tawes Hall, College Park, MD, United States
Join a conversation with muralist and Maryland alum Corie Mattie ’12 about art and democracy, the ups and downs of making a living with your creativity, and the urgency of staying true to our shared humanity.
Presented by Honors Humanities.
Event details:

Date/time: Tuesday, March 31, 4-5:30 p.m.
Location: Tawes Hall, Room 2115

Creative Destruction or Construction: Disruptive Technologies and Business Models in Media
2026-03-31 17:30 | Van Munching Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The Fact-Based Discourse Initiative at the Ed Snider Center invites you to an engaging discussion on how disruptive technologies and evolving business models are reshaping industries. Hear from Oscar Zeballos and Naren Aryal as they share insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the opportunities created by disruption. This conversation will explore whether disruption leads to destruction or new opportunities for growth, and what it means for the future of business.
Location: Frank Auditorium, Van Munching Hall

Terps Under 30
2026-04-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the University of Maryland Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) for Terps Under 30, a panel-style event featuring 3 successful young alums from varying backgrounds. Catered food and beverages will be provided, including an exclusive mocktail option, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with the students and alums afterwards. All majors are welcome.

Elevate and Empower Networking Night (Black Honors Caucus)
2026-04-07 18:00 | Stamp Student Union, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
Join the Black Honors Caucus (BHC) for a night of professional connections with a plethora of UMD alumni, faculty, and staff. Make connections and gain valuable insights on potential career paths, and even acquire important internship information.
Location: Stamp Student Union Atrium

8th Annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Symposium
2026-04-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Drive, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
The University of Maryland community is invited to the 8th Annual BSU-UMD Social Justice Alliance Symposium on April 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Maryland Riggs Alumni Center. The event will continue to honor the life and legacy of Lt. Richard W. Collins III. This year’s symposium will center the voices, visions, and leadership of individuals who are reimagining justice through creativity, resistance, and collective joy. In these challenging times, marked by social unrest, political division, and ongoing struggles for equity, the gathering calls participants to center joy, mental health, and persistence as acts of resistance and renewal. Attendees will explore how radical hope and youth-led movements are shaping a more just, compassionate, and liberated future.

Careers in Neuroscience – Neuropsychiatry Virtual Panel
2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | MD
So, You’re Interested.. In A Career in Neuropsychiatry?
The UMD Neuroscience Ambassadors are hosting an exciting virtual panel featuring experts in neuropsychiatry on Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Are you interested in exploring a career in neuropsychiatry? Join for an engaging panel discussion featuring professionals in the field who will share insights on career pathways, training, and real-world experiences at the intersection of neuroscience and mental health.
Panelists (view bios):

Seth Ament, PhD – Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Aaron Hauptman, MD – Associate Director of Neuropsychiatry, Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Theodore Osuala, MD – Medical Director, Gilead Quantum Health Systems Inc
Julio Quezada, MD – Pediatric Neurologist & Behavioral Neurologist, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Mathieu Wimmer, PhD – Associate Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Masters Program, Temple University

Event details:

Date/time: Monday, April 13, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Freedom is a Constant Struggle Series - Session #5: Love
2026-04-14 17:00 | Anne Arundel Hall, Anne Arundel Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
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).
Participants will watch the fifth episode of Amend: The Fight for America, followed by an interactive conversation that examines how the Amendment’s ideals have been challenged across generations. In alignment with the University of Maryland’s 2025-26 First Year Book, The U.S. Constitution, this session deepens our understanding of how constitutional promises can both inspire and be tested in the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | Anne Arundel Hall Basement (enter through the basement doors from the patio facing the back of McKeldin Library)
RSVP here: go.umd.edu/freedom25

Financial Wellness Workshop Series for First-Gen Students: Investing
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, College Park, MD, 20742, United States
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.
The April workshop teaches you the basics of growing your money and building a strong financial future—starting today!

Date: Tuesday, April 14th
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: ESJ 1202 Edward St. John Room

Hosted by Lakeyla Whitaker, Financial Wellness Coordinator, Thrive Center for Essential Needs, Dean of Students Office, VPSA.

Terrapin Think Tank Alumni Panel
2026-04-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Join the Terrapin Think Tank for a virtual Alumni Panel on navigating careers at the intersections of health policy, public health, medicine, and research. This networking event is open to all members of the UMD community! The panel features TTT graduates who are now medical students at Yale, a clinical research fellow at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and an MPH candidate in Health Equity. All of the panelists have engaged in significant health policy work and will be sharing their journeys and advice for students integrating public health policy work into medical and academic careers.
RSVP for the panel Zoom link.
