Help Us Remember Terps at Annual Memorial Celebration

 Last May, the university's annual Memorial Celebration brought our community together to remember the lives of Maryland students, faculty, emeriti faculty, and staff who passed during the prior year. This celebration, hosted by President Pines, allowed us to remember recent losses together as a community.  

This year’s sixth annual Memorial Celebration will be held on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Memorial Chapel. This ceremony will honor students, faculty, emeriti faculty, and staff who passed away from April 1, 2025 through April 15, 2026 while enrolled at or working for the university. A list of names of those being recognized will be added to the Memorial Celebration website. 

We request your help in identifying who should be included in this celebration of life. If you know of a student, staff, or faculty member in the UMD community who passed away during the past year, please submit their information through this form no later than April 15, 2026.

The 2026 Memorial Celebration: Remembering the Lives of Maryland Students, Faculty & Staff will be held in person and will also be livestreamed. Details will be shared with campus closer to the event.

UMPC Community Events

 Coffee with a Cop

 

Stop by The Coffee Bar at the Stamp on Wednesday, February 11, from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., for the return of Coffee with a Cop. Warm up by grabbing a free cup of coffee or tea.

Teddy the Terp will be there, pawing out his Teddy Grams to his hooman frens for Valentine's Day.  

 

Next Coffee with a Cop is on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

 

 

Teddy Grams are back! Teddy will be pawing out his Teddy Grams just in time for Valentine's Day.

 

See below for dates, locations, and times. 

 

February 11 

9-10:30a - The Coffee Bar inside The Stamp Student Union

12-1:30p - Yahentamitsi Dining Hall and North Campus Area

 

February 12

12-1:30p - South Campus Dining Hall and South Hill Community Area

 

February 13

12-1p - McKeldin Mall

5-6p Stamp Student Union

Pitch Dingman Competition Applications close soon.

 

The Final Week! Pitch Dingman Competition Applications close soon.

Working on a business idea and ready to level up? The Pitch Dingman Competition, University of Maryland’s largest venture competition can help get you there. Applications for the advanced tracks are now open! Pitch Dingman brings together UMD’s most talented entrepreneurs to compete for over $150,000 in non-dilutive seed funding and exclusive access to venture development resources. With five competition tracks, this year offers incredible opportunities for both students and alumni. Throughout the competition, you’ll receive support to refine your pitch, strengthen your venture, and gain feedback from experienced mentors! Important Details • Who Can Apply: All current UMD students and alumni from any college or major — teams or solo founders welcome • Application Deadline: February 13 at 11:59 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to pitch big, grow fast, and join UMD’s top founder community.

LEARN MORE!

The Career Conversations Series

 The Career Conversations Series aims to help CMNS students in earth, space, life, and physical science majors to develop the skills they need to advance their career development journey. The first event in the series, Pitching Your Major to Employers, will help you make the most of your experience at the Fall Career & Internship Fair and future networking events. 

What to expect: 

• The UCC@CMNS team will provide you with the tools to confidently network with employers at the fair.
• We'll start with a short presentation about the elevator pitch and tips to perfect it.
• You will also have the opportunity to practice your pitch and ask questions."

Call for applications for the University of Maryland Fellows Program (Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellows)! Open to all majors!

 Apply Now! Apply by Sunday, March 1, 2026 for first wave consideration! 

Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become a life-long member of a thriving network of over 2000 alums! 

Program Perks Include:

A Fall Seminar Course, taught by expert practitioners, meets once a week, mostly scheduled in the evenings. (Each seminar is cross-listed with Honors). 

• Civic Leadership and Human Service

• Economic Diplomacy

• US Intelligence and Policy Making

• Global Health Challenges and Water Security

• Energy and Environmental Policy

• Science Diplomacy

• Public Health Policy 

• Homeland Security and National Security Policy

• US Diplomacy

• Critical Regions and International Relations 

• Political Engagement and Advocacy

• Crisis Leadership and Emergency Management - NEW!

• *Maryland General Assembly Writing Internship* ENGL381/HONR368A (apply via English Department)

Connecting you to Internships through our rich network and partnerships with prestigious sites such as foreign embassies, congressional offices, the Maryland General Assembly, federal agencies, Maryland state agencies,nonprofits and many more! 

A Spring Internship for 3-9 credits that you can register for through our program or through your own major’s experiential learning course.

Professional Development Opportunities including site visits, resume and cover letter workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, interview preparation, and much more!

Earn transcript notation as a Maryland, Federal, or Global Fellow.

Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on one of these two days:

• Wednesday, February 11, 2025, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Zoom Session ; RSVP here

• Friday, February 13, 2026, 2025, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland); RSVP here

• Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, In-Person; Fellows office (2407 Marie Mount Hall, University of Maryland) ; RSVP here

• Friday, February 20, 2026, 2:00 PM -3:00 PM, Zoom Session ; RSVP here

You may also drop into our office at 2407 Marie Mount Hall anytime between 10:00am-3:00pm M-F!

For more in depth information visit the UMD Fellows Website. You can also connect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X.  

Feller Center Career Planning Six-Part Workshop Series

 

Ready to stand out after graduation?

The Feller Center has a six-part workshop series to help BSOS undergraduates approach jobs, internships, and graduate school with confidence and purpose. Attend one session or all to gain practical strategies, overcome common barriers, and position yourself as a strong candidate employers want. 

View the six-part workshop on the Feller Center Advising and Career Planning website and register on Handshake. 

Career Conversation Series

The Career Conversations Series aims to help CMNS students in earth, space, life, and physical science majors to develop the skills they need to advance their career development journey. The first event in the series, Pitching Your Major to Employers, will help you make the most of your experience at the Fall Career & Internship Fair and future networking events. 

What to expect: 

• The UCC@CMNS team will provide you with the tools to confidently network with employers at the fair.
• We'll start with a short presentation about the elevator pitch and tips to perfect it.
• You will also have the opportunity to practice your pitch and ask questions