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Grand Challenges Graduate Communities (GC)²
New graduate housing at the University of Maryland, opening in August 2026, will offer more than a place to live. Designed as a hub for connection, collaboration and discovery, Discovery House will also serve as the home of a new, first-of-its-kind university-wide initiative aimed at transforming how graduate students and faculty work together.
The new Grand Challenges Graduate Communities, or (GC)², will be small, faculty-led, residential research communities designed to bring together master’s and doctoral students from across disciplines to tackle some of society’s most pressing issues. (GC)² will be an accelerator for interdisciplinary research and professional impact.
Learn more about (GC)²Events
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October 1, 2026
Wellness Course: Imposter Syndrome Session One
The Wellness Courses: Imposter Syndrome will focus on learning about imposter syndrome as it relates to being a graduate student and how to overcome imposter syndrome.
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October 2, 2026
Preparing for Campus Interviews & Job Talks (virtual)
Join us virtually to learn how to prepare for an on-campus faculty interview, with an emphasis on preparing and delivering an effective job talk. Participants will gain practical tips and strategies to help navigate the interview process and communicate effectively.
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October 5, 2026
Thriving in Graduate School
You've been in graduate school for a few weeks now -- you have questions! Or maybe you are an undergraduate thinking about graduate school in the future. Join The Graduate School to learn how to thrive while advancing your knowledge.
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October 6, 2026
GSL Oct. Lunch Social
Join us for the GSL October Lunch Social to connect with fellow students, build community, and enjoy lunch together. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact TyJon Culclasure (tyjoncul@umd.edu)
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October 6, 2026
Reading and Note Taking for the Literature Review
Join us to learn more about reading for writing, effective note taking, and writing brief summaries as part of the literature review process. You’ve collected your articles, now it’s time to read them!
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Dr. Evelyn Cooper Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
Dr. Evelyn Cooper, Assistant Dean and Chief of Operations at The University of Maryland, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in International Education Administration to South Korea for the 2026 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Communicating the Science of the Stars
Rising Graduate Scholar Jordan Elay explores the hidden universe of small stars. Her work bridges astronomy and community, aiming to inspire and create inclusive spaces in science.
Driving the Research
Rising Graduate Scholar Ann Ramirez combines her childhood dream of becoming a doctor with her passion for math through biomedical engineering. She investigates how engineering solutions can improve the overall immune system function by studying structural changes in lymph nodes.
Our 10,000 GradTerps are part of a broad community of scholars, researchers, practitioners, and teachers who are among the best and the brightest from around the world. As you pursue your graduate degree, we want you to feel connected, engaged, and supported, and encourage you to take full advantage of the breadth of our campus opportunities and resources. We value the creativity, persistence, curiosity, and drive you bring to our campus.
- Dr. Stephen Roth, Associate Provost and Dean, The Graduate School