Global Colloquium | International Programs and Services

Join us for the inaugural UMD Global Colloquium, a campus wide event highlighting the many ways that faculty, staff, and students engage globally through research, teaching, and experiential learning. This colloquium provides a platform to share innovative projects, exchange ideas, and celebrate the impact of UMD’s global engagement.

Submit a proposal

We invite submissions that share innovative projects, exchange ideas, and celebrate the impact of UMD's global engagement. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, international research, study or intern abroad experiences, collaborative online international learning projects, and international collaborations.

We welcome proposals from faculty, staff, and students at all stages of exploration, from emerging ideas to established projects.

As the inaugural Global Colloquium, we especially encourage innovative ideas and conversations that help shape the future of global engagement at UMD.

Proposals are due March 15, 2026.

Nominate a colleague for the Global Impact Award

The Global Impact Award honors faculty, staff, and students whose leadership and innovative efforts in global engagement have made a meaningful difference. Nominees exemplify a commitment to advancing global learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and UMD's impact in the world.

Who should be nominated? Individuals who demonstrate meaningful global impact through activities such as international teaching or research, global programs and partnerships, study and intern abroad, or intercultural initiatives at UMD.

Eligibility note: This award is not intended for individuals whose full-time position is primarily focused on global or international engagement.

Nominations are due March 15, 2026.