Global Partnerships

German Fulbright Students Dive Into U.S. Culture and Leadership With UMD

OIA's Global Learning Initiatives recently welcomed 24 German Fulbright undergraduates for Discover the USA, a summer institute sponsored by the German-American Fulbright Commission. From field trips to historic U.S. landmarks to final projects addressing real-world challenges, the four-week program combined cultural exploration, leadership training and community engagement. Read more

Smith School of Business

Ambassador’s Visit Launches Effort to Build a Bridge Between Nigeria and Smith

The Smith School hosted Nigeria’s acting ambassador, Samson Itegboje, to strengthen partnerships benefiting students.

Global Learning

Faculty & Scholars

Students

Attend the Maryland-led 2027 Program Forum on Nov. 3 to learn about leading a study abroad program

Join U21 International Health Research Exchange (U21HREx) at its upcoming Social Work Communities of Practice virtual events and annual symposium

Register for a Winter 2026 Global Classrooms course and the International Education Scholarship

Immerse yourself in international organizations through the U21 Sustainable Micro-internships

Funding Your Future Abroad

Education Abroad is committed to supporting every Terp's study abroad goals. At last month's Slice of Opportunity workshop, students learned about funding opportunities from Education Abroad staff and our partners at the National Scholarships Office, including the Gilman International Scholarship, Fund for Education Abroad and UMD-specific scholarships. A special thanks to our Gilman Scholars Zohneseh and Ellie who offered advice to fellow Pell Grant recipients.

Global Communities

Federal Policy Updates

Stay informed about federal policy changes and how they may affect you with these key resources:

BSOS Dept. of Geographical Sciences

UMD Collaborates on Largest Open-Source Crop Data Resource for Africa

HarvestStat Africa provides detailed subnational data on crop production, yields and harvested areas across 33 countries.

Global Challenges

Global Terps for a Greener Future: Building Sustainability Through Intercultural Collaboration

This summer, two interns helped launch Global Terps for a Greener Future, a new ISSS initiative supported by the Office of Sustainability. Abigail Vanasse and Mikhil Choda created resources, digital campaigns and orientation activities linking global learning with sustainability.

This fall, a 20-student cohort will scale their work, advancing UMD’s commitment to intercultural collaboration and environmental stewardship. Read more