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2024 U21 RISE Showcase and Awards UMD Nominees:

BetterU

Project leader: Saurabh Chapagain, Undergraduate, Technology Entrepreneurship, 2025

UMD Advances Two Student-led Impact Projects to International U21 RISE Showcase

The University of Maryland is proud to announce two student-led projects – BetterU and Dialectable– as its representatives for this year’s Universitas21 (U21) RISE Showcase and Awards.

UMD-Led Study Abroad Program in Cuba Celebrates 10 Years

The chance to build cross-cultural relationships and engage in dialogue is a hallmark of the program. Although the Cuba program is marking one decade as a UMD-led, graduate-level experience, its success in building solidarity and fostering intellectual interchanges between Cuban and U.S. educators and scholars goes back to 1994.

Why Should You Study Abroad as a STEM Student?

Think study abroad is not for STEM majors? Think again! Study abroad can give you an edge in the job market–expanding your networking and building employable skills. Learn how a Maryland-led winter program helped Jack, a computer science major, stand out during a job interview.

Symposium Recap: Global Classrooms Students Excel in the Face of War, Displacement

On April 29, 2024, Global Classrooms course “Borders and Memory Making in Times of War” hosted their end-of-year symposium, showcasing student projects developed across borders and time zones, amid a global conflict.

Testudo sculpture in front of McKeldin Library
May 14, 2024

Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx): Technology Innovations in Public Health

Join us on Tuesday, May 14th, at 9 am EDT/2 pm IST for a virtual Universitas 21 Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) event titled;"Technology Innovations in Public Health".

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International students and scholars may have questions about whether it is acceptable to participate in demonstrations and protests while they are in the United States.

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Oluwatosin "Deji" Afolabi

Undergraduate Assistant
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