Learn Less Commonly Taught Languages via Courseshare @ Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA)

All UMD students are eligible to participate in the BTAA Less Commonly Taught Languages program, with a variety of languages taught by a variety of our Big Ten academic partners. All courses are taught remotely, and all are included in the cost of tuition. Please note that graduate students are also eligible to participate, but they should check with their program coordinator to see if it is covered by their tuition remission. Please email sllccourseshare@umd.edu with any questions.

Opportunity for undergraduate neuroscience researchers

Symposium for Young Neuroscientist and Professors of the 

South East (SYNAPSE) 2026

Location	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sponsor	Department of Psychology and Neuroscience
Date/Time	04/18/2026 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Event Price	Registrant Specific
Cutoff Date	03/27/2026 Must register before this date

Registration Fee: $35 for undergraduate students and $50 for faculty, postdocs or graduate students.

Maryland Mentor Corps 2026

Maryland Mentor Corps programs provide high quality mentoring that enriches learning opportunities for college students, elementary school students, and the local community.

 Get Involved to learn more about the different programs in MMC. MMC application can be found at stamp.umd.edu/SP26Mentor and is due Friday, January 30th, at 11:59 PM.

The Summer Health Professions Education Program

The Summer Health Professions Education Program announced today that this will be the final year it will be funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

They hope to secure new funding for this program in the future. In the meantime, the application cycle is currently open for summer 2026. 

The deadline to apply is 2/5/26

All students who meet the Summer Health Professions Education Program eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate and currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college.
  • Applicants should have earned no more than 90 credits when submitting their application.
    Please note that only two SHPEP Program Sites are accepting college juniors this year. For sites accepting college freshmen and sophomores, applicants must have completed no more than 60 credits by the time they submit their application.
    • Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits are not counted.
    • Dual enrollment credits are counted.
• Have a minimum overall college GPA of 2.5.
• Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Must not have previously participated in the program.

Other factors for consideration include that a student:

• Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background; and/or
• Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations.
• Submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation.

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) is HIRING

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) at University of Maryland, College Park has full-time opportunities:

• Verification Specialist
• Bilingual Verification Specialist (Spanish/English) 

Learn dialogue facilitation skills this spring

Are you the person others turn to when conversations get tense? Interested in building the skills to lead meaningful, challenging discussions?

Take EDDI300: Facilitator Development & Practicum this spring!

This course introduces essential facilitation skills — including active listening, asking powerful questions, distinguishing dialogue from debate, setting community expectations, bridging identity-based differences, and navigating conflict. These tools are valuable in any field and prepare you for future leadership roles.

Students who complete the course are also eligible for paid facilitation opportunities with the Common Ground Dialogue Program.

Apply for EDDI300: Facilitator Development & Practicum by December 8!

Chemistry finals review sessions with OMSE Tutoring

The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education has your back with chemistry finals review sessions on December 12 & 15.

Tutors will assist you in navigating relevant topics and questions, aiding in your final exam preparation.

Seats are first-come, first-served. Please come early to ensure you have a seat. Rooms have a maximum capacity of 35-50 students.

Be sure to sign in when you arrive.

Check out the schedule and locations for OMSE Tutoring Chemistry Finals Review sessions and get the help you need!

Questions? Email: omsetutoring@umd.edu