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Last month, we hosted our Welcome Back Luncheon for 2nd and 3rd-year students in the HGLO program! It was great to reconnect, share experiences, and enjoy some delicious food together. We’re excited for the year ahead and all the memories we’ll make as a community.

A few weeks ago, we were excited to welcome TerpsVote to HGLO100! They shared valuable insights on voter registration, deadlines, and the importance of being an active participant in our democracy. 🗣️

TerpsVote’s mission is all about empowering our UMD community with the tools and knowledge to make their voices heard. Let’s keep the momentum going—stay informed, get registered, and be ready to vote!

On Friday, September 20, we gathered for a fun afternoon full of delicious snacks and insightful updates from Dr. Croco! 🎉 It was a perfect opportunity to connect, reflect on the first few weeks of classes, and share moments with our wonderful HGLO community.

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Dorchester Hall! Stay tuned for more events and exciting updates coming soon!

What an incredible night at the HGLO Cultural Dinner!

We shared mouthwatering dishes, lively conversations, and exciting news about our upcoming study abroad program to Panama! 🎉✈️ From delicious bites to adventurous plans, this event had it all!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in the Dorchester Seminar Room to make this evening unforgettable. We can’t wait for more amazing moments with y’all!

Swipe to see highlights from the night and get ready for more exciting events ahead!

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Tristan Hightower () on earning his PhD today! 🎓👏 Tristan has been an invaluable graduate assistant for HGLO, and we are beyond proud of his achievement. After a successful dissertation defense, he’s all set to embark on a new journey this fall with a full-time position at another university. Wishing you all the best, Dr. Hightower! 🚀

🌈 Happy Pride Month, everyone! 🌈

This June, we come together to celebrate love, acceptance, and the incredible diversity within our community. At HGLO, we stand proud with our LGBTQ+ students, honoring the progress made and acknowledging the work that still needs to be done.

Your identity is valid and your voice matters. Whether you’re out and proud, still finding your way, or supporting loved ones, you are an essential part of this vibrant community. 🏳️‍🌈💖

Happy Pride! Let’s continue to shine bright and be the change we wish to see. ✨

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The end of the semester pancake party was 10/10. Thank you to every single member of the HGLO for helping out and making this possible.

Students - we are so proud of you! This program exists because of you and your commitment to UMD. Good luck with your finals!

Faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered on May 2 in Thurgood Marshall Hall for the seventh annual Celebration of Service. The event celebrates and recognizes the excellence and achievements of the School of Public Policy and our people who have gone above and beyond in the spirit of service.

The 2024 Innovative Research Award was given to Matthew Zinno at the undergraduate level. Matt is a member of the HGLO program and we are proud of him!

If you know other students who have received awards, please let us know at [email protected]! We would love to highlight them.

7th Annual Celebration of Service Recognizes Achievements and Excellence of SPP Community | UMD School of Public Policy Faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered on May 2 in Thurgood Marshall Hall for the seventh annual Celebration of Service. The event celebrates and recognizes the excellence and achievements of the School of Public Policy and our people who have gone above and beyond in the spirit of service. 

2023-2024 was a fantastic year! Thank you to the students who made it possible. 💛

It is happening again! The semesterly Pancake Party will take place this Friday from 11am to 1pm in the Dorchester basement (ground level). See you there! 🥞 P.s.: gluten-free pancakes available too!

HGLO Students, Faculty and Staff at the First Annual UMD Big Q***r Photo.

Shred Your Stress
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Dorchester Seminar Room (classroom)

Come shred your stress with calming activities! You will also write down something that is stressing you out and use the office shredder to torn it into pieces.

The Annual HGLO Student Celebration and Awards was great! Students celebrated their peers achievements and took some time to reflect on the awesome year we had in the program. Can’t wait to see everyone again next year!

HGLO is so proud of our own Matt Zinno, shown here presenting his research on public opinion surrounding affirmative action policies. Matt participated in UMD’s undergraduate research day, which is a rare thing for first year students to do. His fantastic data science skills were on full display. Keep up the good work, Matt! You make HGLO proud!

HGLO is *SO* proud of our own Matt Zinno, shown here presenting his research on public opinion surrounding affirmative action policies. Matt participated in UMD's undergraduate research day, which is a rare thing for first year students to do. His fantastic data science skills were on full display. Keep up the good work, Matt! You make HGLO proud!

It was a beautiful day for HGLO’s excursion to Japanese Street Festival in Washington DC! 🌸🇯🇵

This morning we took students to the U.S. Capitol for a tour. We started with “Out of Many, One,” a 13-minute film that illustrated how this country established a new form of government; highlighted the vital role that Congress plays in the daily lives of Americans; and introduced us to the building that houses the U.S. Congress. Then, we went on a walking tour of the rotunda and other halls. Great way to start the day!

These are just a few pictures of our cultural dinner last week. It was such a great event - fantastic presentation from and delicious food from Manila Mart.

Today we talked with Banneker/Key recipients who received invitations to join HGLO. Thank you Ziyan, Stella, and Ilayda (current students) for talking to new Terps.

Stop by between 2pm and 5pm, and stay as little or as long as you want. We will have painting stations, coloring, puzzles, and snacks!