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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
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
Bryan Quinn stands in his office in front of a wall filled with Star Wars Legos

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...
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Trustee Mike Luzio posing in front of a light up Go Terps sign and balloons.

For Mike Luzio ’98, Serving on Board of Trustees Has “Been an Amazing Ride”

Mike Luzio ’98 admits to something that might be a surprise to anyone who’s met the man who’s decked out his basement in enough University of Maryland gear to make Testudo...
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Austin Walker '11 talking with children in a classroom

Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Austin Walker ’11

Do Good Month, April 1-30, is an opportunity for UMD to highlight the good our alums are doing around their communities!
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Carlos Acosta & Zen Gordon

One Fine Day for Students and Alums in “Intern for a Day” Program

The University Career Center’s Intern for a Day program offers University of Maryland students the chance to spend a day with an alum, getting an inside look at what day-to-day...
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Eric Glazer ’11 spotlight

Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Eric Glazer ’11

"Do good" means doing something to have a positive benefit that helps others. Even if it's something small that only affects one person, that's still "doing good" and making a...
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Appreciation Tessa Trach

Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Tessa Trach ’17

Do Good month, April 1-30, is an opportunity for the University of Maryland to highlight the good our alums are doing throughout their communities!
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Trustee Carlton Arrendell with others at Homecoming football game.

Carlton Arrendell ’84 Reflects on the “Dynamic” Changes He’s Seen in College Park

Carlton Arrendell ’84 isn’t worried about how he’s going to stay involved with the University of Maryland once his time on the UMCP Foundation Board of Trustees ends. He knows...
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Terps enjoying crabs with friends and other alumni

Alums Crack Crabs, Celebrate Terp Spirit

For Maryland graduates who have never been to an Alumni Association Crab Feast, let Brad Hench ’75 explain what’s on the menu.“There’s crab, crab and more crab!”
Volunteer Spotlight , Events and Programs
Volunteer Leaders listen intently during the Volunteer Awards ceremony at the Riggs Alumni Center Gardens

Volunteer Leader Awards 2023

Each year, the Alumni Association holds its annual Network Dinner and Awards ceremony as an opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements of our academic, affinity and...
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
Headshots of the new members of the Alumni Association Board of Governors. From L-R starting in top-left corner: Laurie De Armond ’94, Maria Louzon Ball ’12, Phil Bass ’82, Laura Crandon ’91, Rocky Lopes ’80, Alethia Nancoo ’90, M.Ed. ’92, Peter Polow ’95, Amy Yip ’04.

Alumni Association Welcomes New Board of Governors President and At-Large Members

The new Board of Governors president and at-large members will help oversee the strategic direction and future programming of the Alumni Association.
Alumni Spotlight , Volunteer Spotlight
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