Article Archives
Online Piracy: A Potential Danger of College Life
For young music or movie lovers with computers and high-speed Internet connections, the temptation to share media collections online is common. read more
Family Weekend 2009
Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11, 2009
The University of Maryland is pleased to host an annual Family Weekend program, which is the largest University sponsored event for parents and families. Since its inception in 1980, Family Weekend has provided parents and family members with the opportunity to enjoy the campus community, spend time with their students, experience a variety of academic and social programming, and share their Terrapin Pride. ... read more
2009 Parent Survey
We need your assistance as we review our communication, services and programs for parents, and as we develop plans for the future. read more
Nutrition and Eating Disorders on College Campuses
College can be a Petri dish for the development of problems in a student's relationship with food and their body. read more
Making the Most of Spring Break
Spring Break is upon us and for many students the first collegiate Spring Break experience is a rite of passage. read more
GREEK 101
What Parents Should Know About Fraternity and Sorority New Member Education at the University of Maryland... read more
Guarantee Career Success
The spring semester is upon us. If your UM student has not yet begun his or her internship search, all hope is not lost. read more
Home for the Holidays
The first extended visit home from college highlights the relationship in transition as students move from adolescence to adulthood. read more
Parenting a College Student
Your student, along with eight million others, is immersed in four of the most important years of his or her life. read more
Erik B. Young, M.D. International Travel-Study Awards
The purpose of the program is to give deserving undergraduate students the opportunity to broaden their international horizons while they hone their academic skills. read more
Thoughts On Your Student Choosing a Major
Every year when I talk to parents, I am aware that one issue foremost on their minds is their son's or daughter's choice of a major. read more
Study Abroad: Within Reach and Outside the Borders
Study abroad can be affordable--even less expensive than a traditional campus semester--and helps students distinguish themselves in professional pursuits. read more
Adjusting to College is a Family Affair
Parents are increasingly aware of the challenges that the transition to college presents to their children and to themselves. read more
Campus Security: Spotlight on the Department of Public Safety
Health & Wellness: The Center for Health and Wellbeing Offers a Holistic Approach to Help Students Lead a Healthy Lifestyle
Tuition Tax Deductibility in Jeopardy!
December 31, 2005 will mark the end of tuition tax deductibility for college tuition as we know it, unless we can convince Congress to act in the meantime. Under current law, a deduction of up to $4000 for college expenses for a dependent is available to joint filers with an adjusted gross household income of $130,000 or less. The deduction is phased out at higher income levels, and becomes completely unavailable for households with income of more than $160,000. read more
20 Tips for the Families of All Students
The following list was adapted from "20 Items I Wish I Could Discuss with the Families of All Students" by Michael J. Kiphart, Dean of Student Affairs, Carroll Community College, and is used with permission. read more
8 "Simple" Rules
The following is adapted from Michelsen, J. (1976), "Parenting a College Freshmen," Peoria, IL: Bradley University. The suggestions are purposely subjective and were written by a student not long after graduation. They are based on careful observations of mistakes and/or breakthroughs made by her parents and the families of her friends. The original material has been adapted to reflect changes over the past 30 years since the piece was written. read more
Thanksgiving Greetings
Wishing you the best during this season of thanksgiving and joy. ... read more
