The School of Public Policy puts our students in the center of policy creation locally, nationally, and internationally and is home to an unmatched group of faculty who are both scholars and practitioners, teaching in the classroom while playing key roles in the policy-making process.
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Join us for a Policy Homecoming Tailgate at Thurgood Marshall Hall for music, food, games and giveaways.
When UMD Was the Center of the Internet
When UMD Was the Center of the Internet: Exploring the University of Maryland’s role in establishing the early foundations of the internet
Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement
Build community partnerships that are mutually beneficial and built to last. Explore partnership models, map key stakeholders, and learn what to share, ask, and listen for.
Global Policy Institute Launch
Join us to celebrate the Global Policy Institute, a new hub for research, teaching and public engagement in international and foreign policy.
Reimagining Learning Experiences to Prioritize Connection
Co-hosted by the TLTC and the Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, this workshop invites instructors to reclaim joy in the classroom. Participants will collaborate to imagine new possibilities for creating connected learning experiences.
The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center is excited to host GradImages for student portrait sessions October 26-29, 2026. Sessions will be held in the beautiful Chaney Library & Moxley Gradens (weather dependent).
Getting Started with Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
Whether you’re starting from scratch or finalizing a draft, join this workshop to get guidance and clarity on articulating an effective teaching philosophy.
Redesigning Your Programming Assignments for AI
Explore how AI affects your programming assignments
Reflection: Deeper Learning From Community Engagement
Turn community experiences into meaningful learning. Explore reflection models, assignments, and assessment strategies that help students move beyond retelling to deeper learning.
Alternative Grading Strategies
Do you wish your grading practices better reflected what you value in your discipline? This workshop will introduce you to the principles of alternative grading and explore practical strategies for making grading more transparent, equitable, and learn...
Preparing Students to Succeed: Scaffolding for Community Engagement
Design a community-engaged course with purpose. Use backward course design to align learning goals, activities, assessments, and community partner needs while balancing challenge and support to help students and partners succeed.
UMD Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive on December 1 from 10am-3pm. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!