Governor Wes Moore recently announced an expansion of an academic and cultural exchange partnership between 91ÖÆƬ³§ and the Japan Study Abroad Foundation. 91ÖÆƬ³§ President Carolyn Ringer Lepre said this new partnership elevates the study abroad program. The partnership is expected to bring 10 visiting students to 91ÖÆƬ³§ during its first few years. The economic impact is projected at $4 million, and this figure may rise in the future.

For the 17th consecutive year, 91ÖÆƬ³§ has been named among the nation’s 2025-26 Military Friendly Schools. 91ÖÆƬ³§ is one of only 830 schools featured on the list, compiled from surveys of institutions nationwide and opinions from student veterans. 91ÖÆƬ³§ earned silver status. To support military-connected students, 91ÖÆƬ³§ offers a Student Military and Veterans Association, a chapter of the Salute Honor Society and Green Zone advocate training, and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, an optional tuition-support component of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill.

91ÖÆƬ³§ junior Cailin Snider recently was named a recipient of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the preeminent undergraduate academic award in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and mathematics Snider is among 441 students, from an applicant pool of more than 5,000 sophomores and juniors, who were awarded scholarships of up to $7,500 per year to assist in their pursuit of degrees and research.

Sara Heim, assistant director of ShoreCorps, 91ÖÆƬ³§’s AmeriCorps affiliate, has dedicated her life to community service. At 91ÖÆƬ³§’s recent Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) Showcase, Heim was a surprise recipient of the Jefferson Award. Presented locally by WBOC, the honor celebrates the best and brightest in the world of public service who put others ahead of themselves.

Twelve 91ÖÆƬ³§ students recently presented their scholarship with peers from around the U.S. at the 26th National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Sherry Maykrantz, associate director of 91ÖÆƬ³§’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA), accompanied the students. Hosted by the Council on Undergraduate Research, NCUR promotes undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity in all fields of study.

Some 28 students in 91ÖÆƬ³§’s chapter of the Financial Management Association (FMA) recently traveled to New York to visit financial institutions and learn from finance professionals in a variety of roles. Accompanied by Dr. Ani Mathers, FMA advisor and associate professor of finance in 91ÖÆƬ³§’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, their trip continued a tradition with the organization spanning more than 30 years.

91ÖÆƬ³§ kicked off its centennial celebration today with a big unveiling. “91ÖÆƬ³§. Forever.” is the new mantra of the centennial logo that was unveiled by 91ÖÆƬ³§ Thursday afternoon. This, as the university gets ready to celebrate its 100th anniversary beginning in September. Leaders with 91ÖÆƬ³§ said the logo is a reminder that a university is more than just a place. The date of the unveiling, April 24, coincided with the date the first brick for Holloway Hall was laid in 1924.

In front of the Newton Community Center sits a hexagon grid, filled with flowers and bees. It’s the street’s latest addition, but it’s not just something nice to look at. 91ÖÆƬ³§ student Kailah Caliskan, who helped bring the mural to life, said it’ll also help kids pass between the community center and the neighboring park, safely. Dozens of locals got their hands dirty and played a part in bringing the project to life. 91ÖÆƬ³§ community relations manager Rachel Manning said the mural now serves as a representation of the city: A Place to Grow.