Ever wondered what all those colorful cords (and medals) worn by Terp graduates during commencement_umd mean? odkumd: UMD’s Sigma Circle, part of the national leadership honor society, recognizes students and faculty who have made meaningful contributions to campus life. The tri-color cord features white for scholarship, black for service and light blue for fellowship. umdveterans: This red, white and blue braided cord is awarded to graduating student veterans. questumd: Undergraduates studying business, engineering or science who complete the three-year program have been awarded a medal since 2012. umd_fire: Students who complete the three-semester program receive a red and black cord from umd_our. Leadership and Community Service-Learning: Students who take on leadership roles with umdab, mdmentorcorps, Maryland LEAD, terpsforchange and terpsvote are awarded a braided teal and white cord from the Office of Leadership and Community Service-Learning. umdrecwell: RecWell employee...