Cherishing Your Four Years, with Olivia Mandell ‘20
This class of 2020 alumna is no stranger to working with former Terps. Her efforts working with UMD alumni in the business world helped her realize the direction she wanted to...
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Board President Reflects on Difficult But Transformational Year
For some, assuming a leadership position just before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted globally might have been an insurmountable obstacle.
Using Your Resources, with Aidan Benderly ‘20
This class of 2020 alumnus participated in the honors college for Cybersecurity and used music to branch out socially. He now works for one of the top investment banks in the...
After Retirement, an NFL Player Nurtures Community
For years--starting in elementary school and continuing through a career in the NFL--Rich Parson ’05 placed football at the center of his identity.
Diversifying Your Skillset, with Senam Okpattah ‘20
This class of 2020 alumna loves dedicating her time to serving others, no matter what field or space she works in.
Another high point: Brian Ullmann ’92 named UMD vice president
When Brian Ullmann ’92 set out to reach the highest point of every state in 2017, he brought along a pocket-sized companion: a stuffed Testudo that clipped conveniently onto his...
One Cook, Many Kitchens
Using her cooking skills, vibrant photography and social media savvy, self-taught chef Kristen Rosania ’15 has turned her hobby into a thriving business.
Don't Take a Backseat
When it came time for Tiana Wynn ’05 to choose a major, she thought of her godmother, who began her career as an accountant before deciding her real passion was for acting. As...
Mazi Mutafa ‘06, Founding Executive Director of Words Beats & Life
Mazi Mutafa ‘06 is founding Executive Director of the non-profit, Words Beats & Life.
Testudo Forever: the Fulk Family’s Lifelong Connection to UMD
Places of education are sacred spaces where passions are born and lives intersect. No one knew this better than David “Dave” Fulk Ph.D. ‘71 (Animal Science) whose life changed...
Doing Good with Julie Rosenthal ‘81
Julie Rosenthal ’81 started Food on the 15th, a nonprofit food collection and delivery program for low-income older adults, after a simple breakfast conversation with her then...
A UMD/New York State of Mind
A born connector, Jim Giangrande ’90 has found what might be his best tool for creating links in a source close to his heart: the University of Maryland.