News From Our Programs

National Scholarships Office Makes UMD a Leader in the Big 10 and the Nation in Prestigious and Highly Competitive Scholarships Awards
The National Scholarships Office in the Office of Undergraduate Studies provides undergraduates with information, guidance, and support as they learn about and apply for national scholarships. Their efforts have led to another stellar year of scholarship awards garnered by UMD students. More about this year's awards.

Stamps Foundation Fully Funds 3 Honors College Students
University of Maryland Maryland student Donald De Alwis' (left) passion to protect the environment through medicine and his love of spending time in nature culminated in a video project in 10th grade on water pollution in the Anacostia River thatwon first place in C-Span's StudentCam documentary competition. He is one of three undergraduates whose studies will be funded by the Stamps Foundation. More about Stamps Foundation Scholars

Grant to Academic Achievement Programs Helps Students Dress for Success
The importance of making a positive first impression, especially during an interview, is recognized in the Academic Achievement Programs use of a generous gift from Steve Leonard (IVSP '78) to provide several AAP students with new business suits and outfits (such as AAP student George Akparewa left). Mr. Leonard has been an active supporter of the University of Maryland for many years. In addition, he has contributed both his resources and time to support students in Letters and Sciences and for scholarships to Individual Studies students. For information on how you might support any of the programs in Undergraduate Studies contact Director of Development Heidi Bruce.

Honors Alumni Gather to Meet New Honors College Director
Honors College alumni reconnected with fellow Honors Terps over Happy Hour at Mulligan's Grill & Pub as the Honors College Alumni Network welcomed Dr. Susan Dwyer (front, 2nd from right) as the new executive director of the Honors College. For more information about the Honors College Alumni Association contact honorsalumni@umd.edu or Dr. Traci Dula, Honors College Associate Director at tdula@umd.edu.

Asian American Studies Program Shares in $500K National Science Foundation Grant for Extensive Survey of Asian Americans in the United States
Professor Janelle Wong (left), director of the Asian American Studies Program leads UMD's team in the study to survey Asian Americans on a range of social, cultural, and political attitudes and experiences. The study expands upon the National Asian American Survey, which was founded in 2008 and repeated in 2012. More about the grant and project.

Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevens is UMD's First Year Book Selection for 2016-17
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption is the New York Times best seller that examines racial bias and the criminal justice system in the United States. The First Year Book Program chooses a book each academic year that provides first-year students, faculty, and staff from across disciplines with an engaging and shared intellectual experience. Bryan Stevenson will be on campus November 1, 2016 to deliver a lecture about his book.

Heidi Bruce is New Undergraduate Studies Director of Development
The Office of Undergraduate Studies welcomed Heidi Bruce as their new Director of Development. Ms. Bruce comes to UMD from appointments at The Ohio State University, George Mason University, and most recently for the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). More about Heidi Bruce.

Letters and Sciences Receives 2016 Outstanding Non-Instructional Unit Service Minority Achievement Award
The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions in fostering an educational environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and promotes the success of students working toward their degrees. More about the award.

Following Record Year, 2 Programs Renamed Federal Fellows and Global Fellows in Washington DC
A record 128 students enrolled in the two programs this past year. To better honor our remarkable participants.Reflecting the ongoing empowerment and fellowship provided by the two programs, they are now officially renamed "Federal Fellows" and "Global Fellows in Washington, DC." More about the two programs

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