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The University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network reconnects Black alumni with one another and the university. Together we have the power to impact issues that are important to our community and alma mater.

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  1. There are more than 16,000 Terps who are part of the UMBA community.
  2. We host happy hours, professional and personal development series, student-alumni events, business networking events and service events.
     

Black Terp Alumni Articles

Photo of Aurora Tights Founders Sydney Parker ’16, Imani Rickerby ’17 and Jasmine Snead Ferguson ’18, MBA/MPP ’21

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight

Aurora Tights, One of the Most Inclusive Hosiery Brands

Read about UMD alumnae Sydney Parker '16, Imani Rickerby '17 and Jasmine Snead Ferguson '18, MBA/MPP '21, who founded Aurora Tights out of a need to see athletes and performers compete in tights that matched their skin tone.

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Alumni Spotlight, Professional development

Mentor Monday - Michaela Taylor ’18

Welcome to Mentor Monday, where we highlight impressive alumni who have been recognized as standout mentors to fellow Terps on UMD’s mentorship and networking platform, Terrapins Connect. Today we highlight graduate Michaela Taylor '18.

 Hallie Williams, founder of Right Next Door

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight

10 for TEN: Hallie Williams '95

Hallie Williams '95, founder of Right Next Door, discusses his advice for starting a journey in entrepreneurship. With vast experience working with new and seasoned entrepreneurs, he consults what it takes to grow successful businesses.

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University of Maryland Black Terps Alumni Network

University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network Board

  • Jashawn Stewart '05, President
  • Dr. Lyn Jacqueline '05, Vice President
  • Tracey White '14, Secretary  
  • Stephanie Cary '13, Treasurer
  • Timi Jordan '91, Events Chair
  • Traci Savoy Jack '97, Membership Chair
  • Dr. Christin Salley '19, GOLD Chair
  • Dr. Tonya Brown '97, Social Justice Chair
  • Shelton Eley '18, D9 Co-Chair
  • Margaret Eckles- Ray '82, D9 Co-Chair 
  • Andrew Samuels '18, Communications Co-Chair
  • Dr. Jehnae Linkins, M.Ed '23, PhD '25, Graduate School Alum Chair
  • Lamont Clark '94, Community Service Chair
  • Assiatu Carey '20, Communications Co-Chair
  • Corliss Hill '92, Regional Chair