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@DHSgov Emeritus Center of Excellence @UofMaryland studying causes & consequences of terrorism around the world. Home to @GTD_UMD @T2V_UMD @IWCAG_UMD @UWT_UMD.

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START’s fully online Summer Session courses at @UofMaryland start in June/July. Open to undergrad/grad and non-degree learners—build skills in #terrorism, #security studies & #riskanalysis. Register: https://t.co/lQoOvheHR5

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START’s fully online Summer Session courses at @UofMaryland start in June/July. Open to undergrad/grad and non-degree learners—build skills in #terrorism, #security studies & #riskanalysis. Learn more and register: https://t.co/lQoOvheHR5

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Staff Spotlight: Indigo Sage, Collaboration and Outreach Specialist, ICONS Project.
In this spotlight, Indigo shares what her role with the @iconsproject entails, what she’s learned and enjoyed along the way, and her plans for the future.
🔗 https://t.co/d9K3PUWqDi

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Congratulations to the 2026 graduates from START’s Master of Professional Studies in Security and Terrorism Studies at the @UofMaryland! We’re proud to celebrate your achievements and the dedication that brought you to this moment.

@UMDGradSchool #GoTerps #ClassOf2026 #TerpProud

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Today, we pause to remember those who gave everything for something bigger than themselves. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we honor the fallen and their loved ones.

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Maryland public high schools: ICONS full catalog of 25 interactive simulations is FREE through 2026–27. Students practice crisis response, negotiation & decision-making on real-world issues.

Maryland private schools & homeschools: reduced rates. Details: https://t.co/xCqq5GQoVC

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Please join us in congratulating our instructor, Max Erdemandi, on defending his dissertation. Max has taught a variety of START courses, from online terrorism to research methods. Congratulations, Dr. Erdemandi!

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This week a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employee was charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump (https://t.co/tnmFvkjYcb). 1/

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START’s fully online Summer Session courses at @UofMaryland start in June/July. Open to undergrad/grad and non-degree learners—build skills in #terrorism, #security studies & #riskanalysis. Learn more and register: https://t.co/lQoOvheHR5

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Over the weekend, a former employee drove an explosives-laden vehicle into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. According to investigators, the vehicle contained 20 propane tanks and 10 explosive devices, most of which failed to detonate (https://t.co/FBnSc6XgCJ) 1/

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Elena Akers first joined START as an intern in fall 2020 and is now a full-time researcher studying radicalization and its real-world impacts. In this spotlight, she shares what’s driving her work and what’s next. Read the spotlight: https://t.co/W9qyfH1RHC

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Wondering if the Global Terrorism Studies Minor is right for you? Ask your questions tonight at 6 pm ET.

📆 Live Info Session: May 4, 6 pm ET
🔗 Registration required: https://t.co/cL32CdV5vV

#GlobalTerrorismStudies #SecurityStudies #UndergraduatePrograms #UMDStudents #Terps

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New brief: “Terrorism & Targeted Violence (T2V) in the U.S.: Workplace Violence.”
T2V data show 271 premeditated workplace violence events (Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2025). Nearly 70% were successful—102 deaths and 109 injuries. Explore the brief & key findings: https://t.co/HCg3CxtXj5

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The T2V database provides policymakers, practitioners, and researchers with data on violent events in the U.S. and its territories that affect public safety and/or the security of critical infrastructure and community services.

Learn more: https://t.co/eVcRjsrZuY

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In light of Saturday’s assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, it’s important to highlight a troubling rise in assassination plots in the United States.

What the Terrorism and Targeted Violence in the United States (T2V) database shows (2023–2025) ⤵️

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▶ 54.2% of recorded plots occurred in 2023–2024
▶ 45.8% occurred in 2025 alone
▶ Nearly 80% of plots in the dataset targeted government officials

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START’s @Coursera course #Cybersecurity: Overlooked Threats to Your Strategy offers an adversary-centered lens missing from most training, focused on the people behind the threats.

~2 hours | Shareable certificate
Access: https://t.co/0PVB4Dq1r1

#RiskManagement #CyberStrategy

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We are excited to share START’s latest #MOOC on @Coursera, “Breach From Within: Introduction to Insider Risk and Threats,” led by Dr. Steve Sin. This course brings a human-centered perspective often missing from traditional security education. Enroll here: https://t.co/z6y7sFBfVl

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Advance your understanding of security, terrorism, and insider threats through START’s fully online #graduateprograms at the @UMDGradSchool. Fall 2026 deadline: July 24

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/lu6or0ln1d
Info session April 15: https://t.co/b28Cpd8IWP

#SecurityStudies

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Meet Brandi Gronczniak, START’s instructional designer at the @UofMaryland, who found her professional calling here and now helps shape our innovative learning experiences. See how she uses new technology to build engaging, learner-centered courses. https://t.co/AC8qCvutK4