Dr. Oliver Schlake, a clinical professor at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, will be the new director of Business, Society and the Economy Scholars, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Oliver Schlake, a longtime clinical professor and senior executive teaching fellow at the University of Maryland Robert H.

With the first week of classes under your belt, come to the Scholars Block Party to let off some steam, have fun, meet new people and learn more about Scholars student organizations and other ways to get involved at the University of Maryland.

What does it mean to be a Scholars student? During this event, freshman Scholars will learn what makes our living–learning program unique and what it means to be a part of this community at the University of Maryland.

First-year Scholars kick off their college experience with a day of service in the Greater College Park area. Service Day offers an active way for students to build community with their peers while also bettering their community.

Dr. Alan Peel, who has been a director of Science, Discovery and the Universe (SDU) Scholars program since 2007, is stepping down from his position. He is pictured here at a Scholars Convocation as his colleagues enjoy an SDU student call and response. Dr.

The University of Maryland has announced its senior marshals for Spring Commencement, slated for Friday, May 20. Six College Park Scholars alumni number among the 60 graduating seniors serving as marshals: