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Quelcome 2026: Fall Welcome Fest & Resource Fair

2026-09-02T14:00:00.000
2026-09-02T17:00:00.000

Quelcome is a LGBTQ+-focused welcome for all students, faculty, and staff. Join us to celebrate the start of the year, meet new people, and learn about LGBTQ+ programming, advocacy, resources, and education across and beyond campus!

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Study Abroad Fair

2026-09-09T14:00:00.000
2026-09-09T17:00:00.000

Attend the Study Abroad Fair on September 9 to learn about international programs, scholarships and how to make study abroad part of your degree.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: The media startup landscape — Who’s paying for what?

2026-09-11T12:00:00.000
2026-09-11T13:00:00.000

Smith School experts, a financier who works with entrepreneurs and a local newsroom leader explore the journalism startup environment.

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Memorial Chapel Open House

2026-09-12T12:00:00.000
2026-09-12T14:00:00.000

Join us for our monthly Open House!

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Henson Week 2026

2026-09-20T00:00:00.000
2026-09-26T00:00:00.000

A week of fun and interactive activities will take place across the campus and the broader community promoting the themes: Create. Make. Play.

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Jazz Jams at Busboys and Poets

2026-09-23T19:30:00.000
2026-09-23T21:30:00.000

A partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams bring D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam!

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Family Weekend 2026

2026-09-25T12:30:00.000
2026-09-27T12:00:00.000

Join us September 25-27 for Family Weekend 2026!

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: 'The Next Journalism' — A book talk

2026-10-09T12:00:00.000
2026-10-09T13:00:00.000

One of the nation’s leading journalism thinkers discusses his new book — and how journalism must change to serve democracy.

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Memorial Chapel Open House

2026-10-10T13:00:00.000
2026-10-10T15:00:00.000

Join us for our monthly Open House!

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250 Years of Freedom and Unfreedom: Truth, Liberty, and Justice for All

2026-10-22T00:00:00.000
2026-10-25T00:00:00.000

Join The 1856 Project at the University of Maryland for the 2026 Universities Studying Slavery conference to explore the relationship between the notions of freedom and unfreedom.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: How is 'local' working globally?

2026-11-06T12:00:00.000
2026-11-06T13:00:00.000

The news environment differs from country to country. Experts weigh in on what’s working and where. Big companies worldwide are merging journalism and entertainment. Experts explore the ramifications.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: The ethics of AI in journalism

2026-12-04T12:00:00.000
2026-12-04T13:00:00.000

What lines should not be crossed when using AI, and how do you explain your use of it to the public?