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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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Forward For All Alums

Senior Executive Director Jessica Roberts '02 
UMD Robotics Naoand Keparas

25 Terps in AI to Brag About at Your Next Dinner Party

As a Terp, there’s much to be proud of in the realm of AI–the university leads the charge as a top 10 public university for AI in the classroom, through cutting-edge research...
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The Maryland Awards: Meet This Year's Honorees

These honorees demonstrate the impact of a Maryland education put into action, and inspire us all to move Forward.
Alumni Awards
Do Good Campus Fund recipients pose with the Do Good sign

Turning Ideas Into Impact: 4 Ways the Do Good Campus Made a Difference in 2025

At the University of Maryland, doing good isn’t just a value—it’s a way of life, and 2024–2025 was another record-breaking academic year for social impact on campus and beyond.
Volunteer Spotlight
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Your Guide to Homecoming 2025

Learn ways to make the most of the full week of festivities, Oct. 26 - Nov. 1. We can't wait to welcome you home.
Events and Programs
Baltimore Terps Alumni Network members pose for a photo with Bert Williams and Jessica Roberts

Meet the Six 2025 Volunteer Leader Awardees

From hosting service events to revitalizing their local alumni community, these volunteers are inspiring Terp pride across the nation.
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5 Reasons to Take Control of Your Legacy for Make-a-Will Month

August is National Make A Will Month! No matter your age or where you are in life, there is no better time than now to start making a plan.
An alum's new book puts plants front and center, unearthing what's fascinating about them for the 8- to 12-year-old audience. Book cover courtesy of Penguin Random House; illustrations by Zoe Ingram

Alumna Digs Up the Lowdown on Plants in New Kids’ Book

5 Fun Facts About the Weird, Wonderful World of Foliage, From a Dynamite Tree to the Dead Horse Arum
Alumni Spotlight , Terp Writers Corner
Header image that includes two pictures of Jessica Nichols. The picture on the left is of her standing at a Columbia Community Care stand. The picture on the right is a selfie with a caption of her name under the picture with her graduation year, '01.

Do Good Spotlight: Jessica Nichols ’01

Jessica Nichols '01 balances teaching, advocacy, parenting and nonprofit leadership. With help from the College of Education alum, Columbia Community Care (CCC) has supported...
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
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Meet the Alumni Association's Newest Board of Governors Members

The Alumni Association welcomes a new president and 10 new at-large members.
Headshots of departing board members

Key Takeaways from 6 Departing Board Members

Hear from six departing members about their experience serving their alma mater on the Board of Governors.
Illustration of books stacked in Terp colors

Five Terp-Authored Books to Inspire Your Summer Reading

Here are five picks from our top 20 Terp authors to help you celebrate Terp pride and find purpose in your summer readings.
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