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Maryland and its Women Lead the Smithsonian/Big Ten Fellowship
Since the Smithsonian’s Big Ten Academic Alliance Fellowship (BTAA/SI) was conceived in 2012, 40 of these prestigious fellowships have been awarded. The University of Maryland has the distinction of having the highest number of recipients, all of them women.
Where Are They Now...
Marisa Franco ('17, Psychology) was offered a tenure-track professorship in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University after graduating from Maryland in 2017.
UMD to Observe 2017 National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Contact: Blessing Enekewe, blessing@umd.edu
Graduate Student Orientation 2017
The Graduate School hosted Orientation on August 21, for about 1650 graduate students, 200 more than in previous years. In attendance was President Wallace D. Loh, who gave a heartfelt and inspiring message to a large crowd gathered in Stamp Union while also mingling with students throughout the day.
Statement from Interim Dean Jeffrey Franke on DACA
In response to President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), the Graduate School echoes what President Loh stated in his statement last week. The decision strikes at the heart of the values espoused by the students, faculty and staff of the Graduate School to ensure a welcoming, inclusive and just environment for all members of the University of Maryland graduate community.
New Graduate Student Orientation Information on August 21
New Graduate Student Orientation Monday, August 21, 2017, 9:30 - noon Grand and Colony Ballrooms, Stamp Student Union Orientation for Spouses and Partners of Doctoral Students, 10:30 am - noon Prince George's Room, Stamp Student Union Both programs followed by BBQ on McKeldin Mall from 12 - 1 pm Transportation and maps: