| December 12, 2008 | Cosmic Conundrum Hits Close to HomeJordan Goodman, College Park Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, discusses findings on cosmic rays near Los Alamos, New Mexico. |
| December 9, 2008 | Five College Park Scholars Elected into Phi Beta KappaFive College Park Scholars were among those inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. |
| December 8, 2008 | Nine College Park Scholars Inducted into Omicron Delta KappaNine College Park Scholars were among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK). |
| December 7, 2008 | 18 Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor SocietyEighteen College Park Scholars were inducted into Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi. |
| December 2008 | Advocates for Children Featured in EndeavorsAdvocates for Children help the Nduluku Primary School in Kenya gain fresh running water by sending a gift to help them purchase water pipes. |
| December 2008 | Scholars Alumni Featured in Clark School eNewsletterHark Tagunicar, a 2004 graduate of Public Leadership and the current Student Outreach Committee Chair for the Clark School of Engineering, calls on students to volunteers and enrich the experiences of fellow undergraduates. Also, Laurie Daddino, a 1999 Environmental Studies alumna became engaged to Dan Sutermeister, also a graduate of the university. |
| December 2008 | Holtz Named Finalist for Book PrizeThomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, is one of five finalists for the young adult science book category of the 2009 Science Books and Films prize for excellence in science books, presented by AAAS and Subaru. |
| November 19, 2008 | Hearing the Side of the HomelessMartha Baer Wilmes, Associate Director of College Park Scholars, is quoted on the impact of the "Faces of Homelessness" panel jointly sponsored by College Park Scholars and the Community Service-Learning office on campus. |
| November 13, 2008 | College Park Scholars Named as Merrill Presidential ScholarsThe Office of Undergraduate Studies announces the 25 students chosen as the 2008 Merrill Presidential Scholars, four of whom are College Park Scholars alumni. |
| Winter 2008 | Something GreaterLaurence Jackson, Business, Society and the Economy alumnus and Business major, was featured in College Magazine for his role as a filmmaker on campus. |
| November 13, 2008 | Meet the Author: Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.Thomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, was featured on "Meet the Author," a program produced by and for the Fairfax County Public Schools. |
| November 12, 2008 | Saluting ServiceMegan Dillard-Miller, Public Leadership alumna and current coordinator of the university’s Memorial Chapel, comments on efforts to provide a community for veterans. |
| October 31, 2008 | Alcohol Summit Held YesterdayA university-sponsored alcohol summit addressed several alcohol-related issues, including the possibility of lowering the drinking age. |
| October 31, 2008 | Double, Double, Treats and TroubleLakeland STARS elementary school students trick-or-treated through Scholar’s residence halls during Halloween week in their costumes. |
| October 15, 2008 | ELT Scholar Presents at SVP Annual MeetingTess Van Orden, freshman Scholar in Earth, Life & Time, presented a poster at the 68th Annual Meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology in Cleveland, Ohio. Her poster was on "Ungual bone preservation and taphonomy in Metaxytherium crataegense (Sirenia: Dugongidae) from Calvert Cliffs, Maryland, U.S.A. (Miocence, Chesapeake Group)" and based on research conducted with Stephen Godfrey of the Calvert Marine Museum during her senior year in high school. |
| October 15, 2008 | In Maryland, a Threat to FreedomJean Bartholomew, sophomore Scholar in Public Leadership, shares her thoughts on activism's place within a democracy, in this letter to the editor. |
| October 10, 2008 | Scholars on the Hill Visits Walter ReedStudents from Science, Technology & Society, Life Sciences, Advocates for Children, Media, Self & Society, Business, Society & the Economy, and Science, Discovery & the Universe visit the MATC lab for solider amputees at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. |
| October 9, 2008 | BSE Director Honored with Outstanding Faculty Educator AwardMark Wellman, Director of Business, Society and the Economy, receives the 2008 Outstanding Faculty Educator Award from the Maryland Parents Association. |
| October 7, 2008 | Professor Jacobson Honored as Distinguished Scholar-TeacherProfessor Theodore Jacobson, co-developer of the Science, Discovery & the Universe program, is honored as a 2008-2009 Distinguished Scholar-Teacher. |
| Fall 2008 | McFadden Recognized by Concord AcademyLucy McFadden, Director Emeritus of SDU, is featured on the cover of Concord Academy Magazine. |
| Fall 2008 | Extending Borders, Developing LeadersThe School of Public Policy’s online publication speaks of the student involvement opportunities Public Leadership provides. |
| September 26, 2008 | Public Leadership Welcomes Darius Goes West to ColloquiumPublic Leadership is highlighted in an online news video for planning and executing a recent event featuring Darius Weems of Darius Goes West, a young man from Georgia with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who gained national acclaim for his travels and his personal fortitude. |
| September 25, 2008 | Once Again, Maryland Makes the U.S. News GradeFor the seventh consecutive year, the University of Maryland, College Park, has been recognized in U.S. News and World Report rankings of "Programs to Look For". |
| September 10, 2008 | Increasing Academic RigorKatherine McAdams, former Executive Director of Scholars, and Jesse Chen, Business, Society & the Economy alumnus are both invited to comment on the University’s 10-year strategic plan. |
| September 10, 2008 | Scholars Alumna Contributes to Book on Childhood EducationKai-leé (Kurlychek) Berke, alumna of Advocates for Children, finds success after Scholars as an author, among other things. |
| September 4, 2008 | Scholars Unpack, then Aid StudentsAdvocates for Children made extraordinary efforts at this year’s Service day, when students volunteered at local elementary schools and tutoring programs. |
| September 3, 2008 | STARS Provide Testimony to Lt. Gov. Anthony BrownLakeland STARS is honored at a ceremony for Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown. |
| September 2, 2008 | Early Career Research AwardKerry Ann O’Meara, the former Coordinator for Experiential Learning for Scholars and current Associate Professor in the College of Education, has been presented the 2008 Early Research Award at the International Research Conference on Service-Learning and Community Engagement in New Orleans. |
| August 19, 2008 | Alumnus Awarded Jim Murray Memorial Foundation ScholarshipKyle Goon, Media, Self and Society alumnus, is honored with one of seven nationwide Murray scholarships. |
| August 2, 2008 | Advocates for Children Alumna Wins Telly AwardCandace Greene, Advocates for Children alumna, is honored with a Telly Award for a documentary she helped create. |
| August 1, 2008 | 13th Annual College Park Scholars Service DayCollege Park Scholars announces its 13th Annual Service Day. |
| August 2008 | Scholars Alumni Featured at Clark SchoolPatricia (Scott) Frounfelker, Earth, Life and Time alumna, and Benjamin Bookhultz, Science, Technology and Society alumnus, are each highlighted within the Clark School's e-Newsletter. |
| July 27, 2008 | Scholars Alumna to attend UM Pharmacy SchoolJuliana Brucksch, Life Sciences alumna, is recognized for her admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program in Baltimore. |
| July 25, 2008 | Biomusicology: A Galapagos TaleEarth, Life & Time Scholar Jared McGrath synthesized a short film from footage taken during the ELT-sponsored Galapagos field course in June 2008. |
| July 22, 2008 | Tyrannosaur TrapThomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, comments on the revelation of the origins of the T. rex. |
| July 14, 2008 | Scholars Alumni Featured at the Clark School of EngineeringBryan Hofferbert (Life Sciences), Stephanie Petillo (SDU), Rachel Kerzner (American Cultures), Jason Laing (STS), and Alek Nacev (STS) are all featured in this release from the A. James Clark School of Engineering. |
| June 2008 | Scholars Alumna Plays Cello at CommencementThea Nielsen, International Studies alumna, is honored for her role in the AGNR commencement ceremony. |
| June 2008 | Alumnus Contributing to Fire Protection Foundation ReportAndrew Kohout, Earth, Life & Time alumnus, is featured for his contributions on the technical panel for this key report. |
| June 10, 2008 | College Park Scholars Acknowledged for Assessment EffortsScholars is acknowledged for its assessment practices by the Boyer Partnership Assessment Project. |
| June 10, 2008 | Project TURTLE Wins NASA CompetitionJason Laing, Science, Technology and Society alumnus, participated in the winning project of a NASA competition. |
| June 9, 2008 | Changing Leadership in Scholars ProgramsCollege Park Scholars announces changes within the leadership of the Arts and Environmental Studies programs for the 2008-2009 academic year. |
| May 22, 2008 | BSE Scholars Uncover the Magic of DisneyStudents in the Business, Society & the Economy program, accompanied by program director Mark Wellman, traded their text books for mouse ears at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Fl. |
| May 20, 2008 | 46 College Park Scholars to be Inducted Into Phi Beta KappaForty-six current and former Scholars were invited to join the Gamma-of-Maryland Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. |
| May 12, 2008 | Scholars Honored for Leadership and Academic AchievementSeven current and former Scholars were honored at the University's 27th Annual Awards Banquet. |
| May 8, 2008 | Vid/Terp Winners IdentifiedScience, Technology and Society scholar Victoria Seng was the runner-up in the Vid/Terp competition, in which she created a short video on why she is passionate about cancer research. |
| April 24, 2008 | T-Rex Kinship with Chickens ConfirmedThomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, comments on the significance of using bones to trace the evolution of dinosaurs. |
| April 24, 2008 | Maryland Senate President Addresses Advocates for ChildrenMaryland Senate President Thomas "Mike" Miller addressed sophomores enrolled in Advocates for Children leadership seminar. |
| April 23, 2008 | Capturing College Park's Reel LifeScience, Technology & Society scholar Victoria Seng, won a runner-up prize at the Vid/Terp competition award ceremony on Tuesday, April 22. Her mini-movie about her pursuit of a career in cancer research was inspired by the death of her uncle to pancreatic cancer more than four years ago. |
| April 23, 2008 | Beuchler Elected RHA PresidentCollege Park Scholar Alex Beuchler was unanimously elected president of the Residence Halls Association on campus. |
| April 23, 2008 | College Park Scholars Honored by Omicron Delta KappaFive College Park Scholars were among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK). |
| April 22, 2008 | Peace Corps Deputy Director Speaks to Advocates for ChildrenDeputy Director Josephine Olsen visited the Advocates for Children Advocacy in Action seminar to discuss the Peace Corps. |
| April 22, 2008 | UM Team Wins its First National Quiz Bowl TitleScholar Jeremy Eaton was one of the members of the winning National Quiz Bowl team this year. |
| April 20, 2008 | Caruso Earns Fellowship; Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa PhiFive College Park Scholars were inducted into Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi. Established in 1920, Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest honor society at Maryland that recognizes academic excellence across all disciplines. |
| April 8, 2008 | Ira Berlin Helps Students Explore University's Ties to SlaveryIra Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, will be offering a two-semester course entitled “Knowing Our History: African American Slavery and the University of Maryland” for the 2008-2009 school year. |
| April 8, 2008 | College Park Scholars Loses an Honored ColleagueDr. Brian Shaffer, former Associate Director of Business, Society & the Economy, is remembered for his many talents upon his passing. |
| April 7, 2008 | UM Wins National Mock TrialAdvocates for Children alumna Aisha Henry is one of the few competitors to win a national championship as both a student, and now as a coach. |
| Spring 2008 | Committed to ActionThree students in the Public Leadership program were invited to participate in Clinton Global Initiative University. |
| March 26, 2008 | Dinosaurs Come to BethesdaThomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, was featured in a special program at the Bethesda Library, answering questions on dinosaurs and showing actual fossils to dinosaur lovers, young and old. |
| March 23, 2008 | What Politicians Say When They Talk About RaceIra Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, comments on Obama’s speech on race and the dialogue between races in the United States. |
| March 11, 2008 | Gen Ed Reform - SupersizedKathy McAdams, former Executive Director of College Park Scholars, comments on general education revisions in the context of the university’s plan to revamp its curriculum. |
| March 1, 2008 | Journalism Dean To Become President of St. Norbert CollegeTom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, will be leaving the university after this semester to accept a position as president of St. Norbert College in Wisconsin. |
| February 29, 2008 | Two Scholars Present at Research SymposiumTwo College Park Scholars present research at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Undergraduate Research Symposium |
| February 27, 2008 | Colleges Confront Their Ties to SlaveryIra Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, comments on his upcoming course that will examine how slavery and the university are connected is discussed in the context of other universities doing the same. |
| February 21, 2008 | Slaves to HistoryIra Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, comments on the history of the slave trade. |
| February 19, 2008 | Scholars Uncover a National TreasureStudents from College Park Scholars spend time conducting research at the Library of Congress. |
| February 19, 2008 | Students to Study University of Maryland's Ties to SlaveryIra Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, is highlighted for a new research course being offered on campus. |
| February 18, 2008 | College Park's Links to Slavery on SyllabusIra Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, has designed a new course allowing students to research the history of slavery. |
| February 15, 2008 | Tokai University Visits College Park ScholarsTokai University sends a team to visit the University of Maryland and spend time with College Park Scholars. |
| February 11, 2008 | New Mini-Pterodactyl Among Smallest KnownThomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, comments on a new species of the miniature flying reptile. |
| February 8, 2008 | Maryland's Study of SlaveryIra Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, comments on UM's new study of slavery. |
| February 1, 2008 | We're Engaged...to the CommunityThe partnership between the Engaged University and the Public Leadership program is highlighted. |
| February 1, 2008 | Mastadon on the BlockThomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, comments on the sale of a four-tusked skull of a mastadon. |
| February 2008 | Scholars Highlighted in President's TestimonyPresident Mote praises College Park Scholars in his testimony to the Maryland General Assembly. |
| Feb/Mar 2008 | High AnxietyTom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, discusses jounalistic anxiety. |
| Feb/Mar 2008 | The Smiling SubversiveTom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, writes about Carnegie Corporation president, Vartan Gregorian. |
| January 16, 2008 | Baltimore Sun's 'Wire' Portrayal Fuels a Hot DebateTom Kunkel, Scholars Faculty Advisory Council member, discusses a controversial plotline on The Wire. |
| January 13, 2008 | 200th Anniversary of the Slave Trade Act of 1808Ira Berlin, Chair of Scholars Faculty Advisory Council and Founder of Scholars, discuss this milestone and its relevance to legislation today. |
| January 6, 2008 | Great Big ResourceThomas Holtz, Director of Earth, Life and Time, releases a book about all 800 known species of Mesozoic dinosaurs. |
| January 6, 2008 | Climate Change is Changing FashionEnvironmental concerns have sparked fashion innovations, says Jo Paoletti, Director Emeritus of American Cultures. |
| January 5, 2008 | December Graduating Scholars Initiated into Phi Beta KappaThree College Park Scholars were among those inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. |
| January 4, 2008 | Five College Park Scholars Honored by Omicron Delta KappaFive College Park Scholars were among those inducted into the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK). |
| January 3, 2008 | Scholars Inducted into Phi Kappa PhiNine College Park Scholars were inducted into Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi. |
