Announcements

By Debbi Mack ('02 MS, Library Science)

There is a massive, commanding rock on the southwestern shores of Cyprus, rising majestically from the Mediterranean Sea’s blue waters. It is said to be Aphrodite’s rock--where she was born, and according to Homer’s Odyssey, where she sought refuge after the affair with Ares.

By Thomas McCloskey

There is nothing more compelling than a person's story. And what's more, to hear such narrative through film.  The Graduate School, through a series of short graduate student testimonial films, hopes to capture some of the essential elements of graduate life at Maryland.

This week, The Graduate School and Dean Steve Fetter welcomed over 1600 new graduate students at orientation. Co-hosted by Assistant Dean Jeffrey Franke and Associate Dean Ryan Long, the day included a warm welcome by Provost Mary Ann Rankin, and an inspiring keynote by Dr.