Student Communications Committee
Our newest student group, the Student Communications, or Comms, Committee began as a pilot initiative during the 2021–2022 academic year. It has since evolved into a student-led organization that partners with the assistant director for communications to expand the capacity of Scholars’ communications efforts and represent the student perspective on outreach and promotional efforts.
Ami Makadia
Ariana Capati
Smith School Professor with Expertise in Scenario Planning to Lead Business, Society and the Economy Scholars Program
Dr. Oliver Schlake, a clinical professor at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business, will be the new director of Business, Society and the Economy Scholars, effective July 1, 2022. Dr. Oliver Schlake, a longtime clinical professor and senior executive teaching fellow at the University of Maryland Robert H.
Scholars Block Party
With the first week of classes under your belt, come to the Scholars Block Party to let off some steam, have fun, meet new people and learn more about Scholars student organizations and other ways to get involved at the University of Maryland.
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What does it mean to be a Scholars student? During this event, freshman Scholars will learn what makes our living–learning program unique and what it means to be a part of this community at the University of Maryland.
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First-year Scholars kick off their college experience with a day of service in the Greater College Park area. Service Day offers an active way for students to build community with their peers while also bettering their community.
View Event Details for Service DayScholars Under the Lights
First-year Scholars students will kick off their Scholars experience with a fun evening getting to know their fellow Scholars through active games and other community-building activities.
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