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Michael Albanese
B.A. Geoeconomics

Grant Social Change through Dance

Gabriela Grant
B.A. Social Change through Dance

Martin New Media and Global Civics

Erik Martin
B.A. New Media and Global Civics

Soliaman International Relations

Irene Soliaman
B.A. International Relations

In IVSP You Can:

  • Pursue your dreams! Create your own major!
  • Combine courses to design your own unique interdisciplinary major leading to a B.A. or B.S. degree.
  • Work under the guidance of your chosen Faculty Mentor and the dedicated IVSP staff.
  • Create a major that includes internships, independent research, and/or study abroad.
  • Join the vibrant, supportive learning community of IVSP majors!

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PROGRAM INFO SESSIONS

Introductory Workshops:
Introductory workshops are held virtually on Mondays from 2:00-3:00pm (beginning September 22, 2025) and in our office on Fridays 12:00-3:00pm (beginning September 19, 2025). Please sign up for the virtual workshop. Fridays are drop-in hours.

We also have one-on-one appointments available. Please make your appointment by calling 301-314-0023 or emailing individualstudies@umd.edu

Peer Mentoring Sessions:
Peer Mentoring Sessions are held Fridays 12:00-3:00, and are based on student availaiblity.

IVSP News and Announcements

Sasvi in Garden

2023 IVSP Fulbright Student

Congratulations to Sasvi Kulasinghe (Global Public Health, 2012) who received a Fulbright Scholarship to complete research in Sri Lanka.

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Veeraj and Sanketh Win Dingman Competition

IVSP Student and Alumnus win Pitch Dingman Competition and Do Good Challenge

Congratulations Veeraj Shah (Health Sciences, Policy, and Technology) and Sanketh Andhavarapu (Health Decision Sciences) who won the grand prize for the Quattrone Venture Track in the Pitch Dingman Competition as well as first place in the venture category from the Do Good Challenge for their digital wellness platform, Vitalize.

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Evan with purple puppet

IVSP Alumnus Launches New Children's Show on Kartoon Channel

Congratulations to Evan Margolis (Character Studies and Design, 2012) who just created, wrote, and hosted The Smack-Dab in the Middle of the Day Show, a children's show rooted in Social-Emotional Learning on the Kartoon Channel's streaming platform. The show was recently featured in articles in the Baltimore Sun as well as Kidscreen.

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2022 IVSP Boren Award and Fulbright Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to Linette Kingston (Health Science and Analytics) and Anindita Mullick (Environmental Health Policy and Decision Making) who were awarded a Boren Award for advancnig their language skills. Also, congratulations to Laura Boyajian (Disability Studies and Advocacy) who was awared a Fulbright Scholarship.

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