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Six New Global Public Health Classrooms Courses to Launch Through 2026
Global Learning Initiatives, the Global Health Initiative and the School of Public Health's DEIAB team announce recipients of $10K grant to develop and implement new virtual global exchange through 2026.
Maryland’s ATLAS Kicks Off New Africa-Focused Conference
On February 27, the new Maryland initiative, ATLAS (Africa Through Language and Area Studies) sponsored its first annual conference, with a series of panel presentations and discussions highlighting University of Maryland faculty-led research related to Africa, the African diaspora, and African American studies.
Language Partner Program Fosters Community and Understanding on Campus
Xinyu Zhai, coordinator for the Language Partner Program at UMD, shares the value of second language acquisition as it relates to community building on campus.
A New Era Emerges: A Conversation with GLI Director Raluca Nahorniac
Raluca Nahorniac, director of the office of Global Learning Initiatives, shares her vision for the unit, the history that made it possible, and how global learning is transforming UMD.
OIA Global Dialogues: Change starts with a conversation
Natalie Vinski Ibrahim, shares her experience conducting Global Dialogues during International Education Week to promote empathy and understanding among UMD students.
UMD’s Office of International Affairs Launches Global Learning Initiatives
The Office of International Affairs is excited to announce the launch of the office of Global Learning Initiatives (GLI). The mission of this new branch is to support UMD schools, colleges, units and programs with advancing global learning for all.