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.
News & Stories
News & Stories
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.
Featured Stories
Three Generations, One Stage: Maryland Community Band Turns 30
Terps mark 30 years of bringing students, faculty/staff and alums together through music.
Meet Four Alums Who Turned Campus Lessons into Companies
Whether through academic challenges, student leadership, or the strength of the alumni network, here’s four alums who have turned campus lessons into thriving businesses.
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.
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.
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
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...
Meet the Alumni Association's Newest Board of Governors Members
The Alumni Association welcomes a new president and 10 new at-large 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.
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.
Do Good Spotlight: Bryan Quinn '01
Bryan Quinn ’01 is known around campus for his office packed to the brim with Star Wars Legos. But, he's also known as someone who is always willing to lend a helping hand—on...
5 Tips to Healthy Living From ‘Today’ Nutritionist Joy Bauer ’86
Grad Talks With Terps at Alumni Association’s Masterclass Series
Terp Love Bridges Generations at Valentine's Dance
This year marked the dance’s return after a 12 year hiatus.
Shell-ebrate Love: Q&A with Terp Couples
In honor of the return of the Alumni Association Valentine's Dance for the first time in 12 years, we are Shell-ebrating Terp love!
Alumni Excellence Awards: Legacy Award Recipient Sue Bredekamp ’72, ’76, Ph.D. ’85
Sue Bredekamp ’72, ’76, Ph.D. ’85 is the primary author and editor of “Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs,” the National Association for the...