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Keep up with your fellow alumni through spotlights, Q&As and more! Read inspiring stories, professional advice and exciting updates from your fellow fearless alumni. You may even find an old friend or story that reminds you of the great times you spent here at The University of Maryland. 

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Terp Business Directory June Spotlight - Lauren Roche '19 & Limaya Atembina ‘11

Built by Terps: Where Community Connection & Business Goals Meet

Discover two alums who are prioritizing community engagement and connectedness to create thriving businesses. 
Terp Business Spotlight
Eish Patel, Omar Tarabishi and Dan Zawaki hold their young daughters in front of the Riggs Alumni Center

The All-Boys Floor That Produced a Brotherhood of Girl Dads

They Met as Freshmen in 2-South Centreville. Now, Their Group Chat Remains Strong Even as All Five Navigate Fatherhood
Alumni Spotlight
Gagan Singh holds binoculars up to his eyes while holding his son Anhad's hand, and admires the view of the river and forest.

Terp Writers Corner: Gagan Singh '09 and his Great Family Roadtrip

Learn about Maryland alum, Gagan Singh and his epic road trip across the United States with his wife Aman, and son Anhad!
Alumni Spotlight , Terp Writers Corner
Terp Academy pennant with reto Testudo, surrounded by photos of Terps engaging in experiential learning, with Testudo mascot, and McKeldin mall

Class Is Back in Session: 5 Reasons to Experience Maryland Like Never Before

This isn’t your typical day of lectures—it’s a choose-your-own-adventure through some of the most fascinating corners of campus.
Events and Programs
The Lowman family poses with Testudo, wearing a Santa suit, in front of a B1G backdrop

Three Generations of Terps: The Lowman Family Legacy at Maryland

For the Lowmans, a connection to the University of Maryland spans more than half a century, linking three generations through education and shared Terp pride.
Alumni Spotlight
Terp Business Directory | Meghan Gilkes '16 | Margaret Caroll '95 | Nicole Porcaro '07

Built by Terps: How Three Female Founders became EnTERPreneurs

Discover three accomplished University of Maryland Alumni who have built successful, purpose-driven business ventures across various industries!
Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight , Professional development
James Poindexter '23 poses with family and celebratory props for completion of the SMLP program

From Classroom Connection to Cloudforce Career: James Poindexter '23

At UMD, learning is transformative in many ways. For James Poindexter ’23, it launched a career that all started with a conversation after class. 
Alumni Spotlight
Jennifer Jenkins (Class of 2016)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Jennifer Jenkins ’16

Winning a Nobel Prize wasn’t part of Jennifer Jenkins ’16 MBA’s life prospectus growing up –  she was just a kid who loved science.
Alumni Awards
Amy Neugebauer (Class of 2006)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Amy Neugebauer ‘06

When Amy Neugebauer ‘06 started The Giving Square in 2018, she was guided by a singular imperative: “We’re all in this together. We have a responsibility to each other.”
Alumni Awards
A group of Terps pose for the camera at the New York National Networking Night event

One Night, One Network: Terps Unite for First-Ever Nationwide Networking Event

On one night earlier this year, more than 500 Terps across the country did something simple but powerful: they showed up for each other.
Professional development , Events and Programs
Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95

Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95 uses research and evaluation to help reshape how police departments around the world think about crime and deterrence.
Alumni Awards
Luke Kues (Class of 2025)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Luke Kues ’25

In 2020, Luke Kues ’25 launched True Community, an organization that provides first aid and CPR certification as well as AED training in 20 American cities, and Ghana, Africa.
Alumni Awards
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