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We cordially invite the @univofmaryland community and friends to join us to celebrate the launch of the Global Policy Institute, a new hub for research, teaching and public engagement in international and foreign policy.

🗓️ October 22, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 @theclariceumd
🎟️ Limited seating, RSVP @ spp.umd.edu/events

The evening will feature remarks from distinguished guests:

Lech Wałęsa
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Former President of Poland

Amina Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations

and other notable leaders and experts who will explore the pressing global policy challenges that the Institute is uniquely positioned to address in a rapidly changing world.

ℹ️ Limited seats remain, register on our events page (link in bio). Invitation graphic on a red background announcing the launch of the Global Policy Institute at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy on October 22, 2026. taken in Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center At the University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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To celebrate 10 years of the Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative in Advocacy for Children, Youth and Families (@kidsfirst_umd), this year’s cohort will expand to 10 fellows, giving more @univofmaryland students of all disciplines the opportunity to gain hands-on experience advocating for policies that improve the lives of children and families.

🔔 Apply by November 13
ℹ️ Learn more through our link in bio
🌐 spp.umd.edu

The initiative, a collaboration between @umdpublicpolicy and @umdpublichealth, honors the legacy of Karabelle Pizzigati, who dedicated her career to empowering advocates with the skills and knowledge to create lasting change for children.

Through the fellowship, students complete a 10-week paid internship with an organization focused on children's advocacy. Fellows also receive mentorship, coaching and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, building the skills and connections to pursue careers in advocacy.

🔔 Apply by November 13
ℹ️ Learn more through our link in bio
🌐 spp.umd.edu

As the initiative marks a decade of preparing the next generation of advocates, students interested in making a difference in the lives of children and families are encouraged to apply for this year’s cohort.

🔔 Apply by November 13
ℹ️ Learn more through our link in bio
🌐 spp.umd.edu Three smiling young children standing together on a pavement hopscotch court. Text reads: "Gain the skills to advocate for children". taken in University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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📰 Discover @univofmaryland's new Global and Foreign Policy major!

Address today’s biggest global challenges using practical tools and insights from international policy, history, language and cultural studies, and economics.

ℹ️ Info session October 20. Link in bio.

You will develop the tools to understand and tackle pressing global challenges such as violent conflict and war, migration, human development, pandemics and climate change. The interdisciplinary course of study empowers you to take on these complex global problems by combining a range of outlooks and subjects, cutting-edge research and policy expertise, and a focus on values, ethics and justice.

The Global and Foreign Policy major is an interdisciplinary major collaboratively offered by @umdpublicpolicy, @umd_arhu (School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and Department of History), and @umd_agnr (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics).

"We need students who are passionate about solving global problems and who are well-trained to do so." -Catherine Worsnop, Associate Professor, @umdpublicpolicy

ℹ️ Learn more about our new major at our information session on October 20. Head to our events page for more info. Bronze Testudo turtle statue outside McKeldin Library with text overlay reading: "Discover University of Maryland's New Global and Foreign Policy Major." taken in University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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We pursue excellence in all that we do at @univofmaryland. Today, those efforts across campus are recognized by @usnews as #UMD has been named one of the top 20 public universities in the nation, with 65 top-25 rankings across disciplines! 📈

ℹ️ Check the website for more on these rankings! Graphic overhead view of the University of Maryland seal with text reading: "University of Maryland. UMD Ranked A Top 20 Public Institution. Source: U.S. News & World Report 2026-27." taken in University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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From working inside the Maryland Governor’s Office to presenting a policy proposal to state leaders and preparing to represent UMD at West Point, Can Torumtay, a double major in the Department of Government and Politics and the UMD School of Public Policy, is turning his interests into hands-on experience. 🐢

This summer, Can was one of six UMD College Park students selected for the Maryland Public Service Scholars’ Governor’s Summer Internship Program. During the fellowship, he worked in the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and later joined two fellow UMD students in presenting a capstone policy proposal to Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and members of the governor’s executive staff.

Next, Can will head to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point as one of UMD’s four delegates to the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs (SCUSA), building on his interests in diplomacy, international relations and foreign policy.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to read more about Can’s journey and what’s next.

#PublicService #InternationalRelations #StudentSpotlight by @umdpublicpolicy

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President Trump and Xi Jinping meet at the White House on September 24 for their third summit of Trump's second term. As global conflicts, tech rivalries, and domestic shifts reframe U.S.-China relations, what does this pivotal meeting portend for the future?

In this episode of Faculty Lens, Robert Daly, Professor of the Practice and Founding Director of the Program on China and the United States at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, breaks down the state of Washington-Beijing relations leading up to the summit. Daly brings decades of expertise as a former Foreign Service officer, director of the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute, and presidential interpreter for leaders including Jiang Zemin, Jimmy Carter, and Henry Kissinger.

🗓️ Join us on Monday, September 28 as we host @univofmaryland experts on China for a recap of what transpired down in DC. Register on our website. taken in University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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"Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on."
— Justice Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) A closeup of a student audience member wearing a School of Public Policy red tee that states,"this is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." A quote by Thurgood Marshall taken in University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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It was great to see our community (and @testudo_umd) at @maryland_alumni Terp on the Hill event in DC, which brought Terps from across the DMV together for an evening of networking. The event featured remarks from members of Maryland’s congressional delegation, including Representatives Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Senators Chris Van Hollen and keynote speaker Steny Hoyer.

Looking for more opportunities to connect? Visit our events page to see what's coming up next! by @umdpublicpolicy

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Thank you to the entire @univofmaryland community for showing up and making our recent First Year Book event so special. Hearing Daniel Immerwahr unpack America’s 'hidden empire' gave us so much to reflect on.

We’re deeply grateful for your curiosity and thoughtful participation, and we look forward to continuing these important conversations together. A packed audience for the event. taken in University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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🪢 Success takes a village of strong and weak ties. Take advantage of these networking opportunities to meet other Policy Terps who can help you out later on. taken in University of Maryland by @umdpublicpolicy

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🐢 Thank you for joining us at Terps on the Terrace! We appreciate you taking the time to attend and celebrate the beginning of a new semester. One of the things that makes our community special is the way Policy Terps stay connected and open doors for one another. We hope you left with new connections that will continue well beyond the evening.

We’d love to see you at another event – consider joining your fellow Policy Terps at the Policy Homecoming Tailgate on October 17.

ℹ️ A full calendar of events, and photos from this event, can be found on our Flickr page (link in our bio > photos). Attendees having a conversation taken in University of Maryland School of Public Policy by @umdpublicpolicy

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