News & Stories: Alumni Spotlight

September 10, 2021

Keeping up with your Connections, with Patrick Edwards ‘20

This class of 2020 graduate was a founding member of a program aimed to connect current students with alumni. Now, his role is reversed after graduating from the University of...

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August 24, 2021

Hard Work Pays Off, with Paige Harootunian ‘20

This class of 2020 alumna remained focused on her work over quarantine. She used her free time to enhance her public relations skills, and she now helps nonprofits full-time.   

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August 24, 2021

Blog Posts from the Class of 2020

As we wrap up our Class of 2020 series, check out these blog posts featuring fellow alums from your cohort! Read about Terps reminiscing about their undergraduate days to...

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August 18, 2021

Emphasizing Mental Health, with Adam Ehrenberg ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus chose to pursue his master’s degree in College Park after attending Harvard for undergrad studies.

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August 17, 2021

Finding Hope: Two Terps Launch Foundation to Help Fight Son’s Rare Disease

The warning signs started three months after Hannah (Lowe) Corman ’05 and her husband, Mark Corman MBA ’04, welcomed their second son into the world.

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August 16, 2021

Loving the Language of Numbers

With three degrees in mathematics, there’s no question Calandra Tate Moore M.S. ’03, Ph.D. ’07 excels in numbers.

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August 11, 2021

Never Giving Up, with Adith Thummalapalli ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus does not see his disability as an obstacle. He spent his time at UMD advocating for others like him. 

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August 10, 2021

When Terrapins Connect: Anna Portela ‘14

Anna Portela ‘14 never makes a career decision without doing her homework.

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August 03, 2021

Making Meaningful Connections, with Rachel Edsall ‘20

A global pandemic created a unique work experience for this 2020 University of Maryland grad. As a public health major, she knows her role is increasingly vital each day, so she...

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July 30, 2021

Learn How to Identify Your Community’s Needs with Ashley Sundquist ‘09

Ashley Sundquist ‘09 has a passion for service, and she found her calling when she noticed a need for help in the homeless community in her home of Santa Monica, California.

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July 27, 2021

Introducing the Jewish Terps Alumni Network

With the many University of Maryland Alumni Association affinity groups, the large presence of Jewish students who have and continue to attend the university, and the strong and...

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July 20, 2021

Creating a Support Group, with Nabila Hijazi ‘20

This class of 2020 alumna did not take a direct path in earning multiple degrees. She went on to earn a Ph.D. while prioritizing her family life.   

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