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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Global Terps for a Greener Future Spring Fair
Research & creative fair that showcases student projects that address sustainability and international issues.
Fireside Chat with Eva Dixon (Former Apple Product Development Leader)
Eva Dixon is a retired product development leader with more than 25 years of experience building global teams, solving complex challenges.
Join us Tuesday afternoons for some tea, art, and music to unwind and recharge.
Why Graduate School Information Session
This session will explore the benefits of pursuing a graduate education at UMD or any institution.
School of Public Policy Research Day
SPP Research Day: Faculty & PhD Lightning Talks and Student Showcase
Reflect on Your Student Feedback to Make Improvements for Next Semester
Don't mull over your course evaluations alone! Learn more about UMD's course evaluation tool ("Student Feedback on Course Experiences") and what information you should (or should not) be gleaning from these responses.
Spend two days with colleagues and TLTC staff to learn about evidence-based teaching practices and apply them to your own course design. If you have a course that you're designing, redesigning, or just thinking about creating, bring your materials to
A week of fun and interactive activities will take place across the campus and the broader community promoting the themes: Create. Make. Play.