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Longtime International Studies Director Concludes Scholars Tenure

A renowned scholar of political psychology, political violence and genocide, James Glass oversaw the International Studies Scholars program for 15 years. Dr. James Glass, director of the International Studies (IS) Scholars program for the past 15 years, has stepped down from his post, effective June 30. He was the longest-serving director in IS history.

Portrait of Stacy J. Kosko

Stacy J. Kosko

Program Director, International Studies
Portrait of Radhika Bapat

Radhika Bapat

Coordinator, Science, Technology and Society alum
Portrait of Jackie Flam

Jackie Flam

Coordinator, Arts alum
Portrait of Frederick Farah

Frederick Farah

Head Student Coordinator (STEM), Science, Technology and Society alum
Portrait of Joshua Starling

Joshua Starling

Head Student Coordinator (Humanities), Justice and Legal Thought alum
May 26, 2021

Navigating Roommates

Incoming Scholars likely have a number of questions about how to choose a roommate, what the process for random roommate matching is and more.

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Despite Being Virtual, Scholars Showcases Promote Personal Interaction

For most University of Maryland (UMD) students, the end of the spring semester heralds the start of finals. But for sophomores in College Park Scholars, for the past 24 years, this time of year has signified Academic Showcase. The event, one of the largest exhibitions of undergraduate student learning on campus each year, typically involves more than 600 Scholars sophomores presenting on their capstone projects to fellow students, faculty, parents and other members of the UMD community.

10 Scholars Alums to Serve as Spring Commencement Senior Marshals

A significant number of Scholars alumni will be serving as Senior Marshals at the University of Maryland commencement this Friday, May 21, 2021. Senior Marshals are graduating seniors who display the highest levels of scholarship, service, extracurricular activity and personal growth.

3 Scholars Alums Among University’s Undergraduate Researchers of the Year

Three Scholars alums were among the seven students named University of Maryland’s 2021 Undergraduate Researchers of the Year. Andrew Forschler, Arts Rebecca Gordon, Public Leadership Neehar Peri, Business, Society and the Economy Selected by a panel of faculty and staff, this honor recognizes select undergraduate students who displayed exceptional commitment to and accomplishments in undergraduate research at the university

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