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Corkboard collage with seven photos of students showing off their class rings, surrounded by UMD pride stickers

For Six Terps, a Maryland Class Ring Carries on the Spirit of Maryland

Their rings serve as a physical reminder of their Terp pride after graduation.
Houston Terps pose in front of a Maryland flag tent

Paying It Forward: How Joe Muscara '90 Helped Build a Terp Community in Houston

That spirit of gratitude is what brought the Houston Terps Alumni Network into existence — and for the past decade, kept Joe Muscara '90 at its center.
A groups of alums hold a red UMD alumni flag at Mateus Manor in Vila Real, Portugal

A Terp's Guide to Seeing the World

For Loretta Berg ’72, the Traveling Terps program made exploring Portugal and Spain effortless—and unforgettable. Now, she's looking ahead to her next adventure with fellow Terps.
Eish Patel, Omar Tarabishi and Dan Zawaki hold their young daughters in front of the Riggs Alumni Center

The All-Boys Floor That Produced a Brotherhood of Girl Dads

They Met as Freshmen in 2-South Centreville. Now, Their Group Chat Remains Strong Even as All Five Navigate Fatherhood
Gagan Singh holds binoculars up to his eyes while holding his son Anhad's hand, and admires the view of the river and forest.

Terp Writers Corner: Gagan Singh '09 and his Great Family Roadtrip

Learn about Maryland alum, Gagan Singh and his epic road trip across the United States with his wife Aman, and son Anhad!
The Lowman family poses with Testudo, wearing a Santa suit, in front of a B1G backdrop

Three Generations of Terps: The Lowman Family Legacy at Maryland

For the Lowmans, a connection to the University of Maryland spans more than half a century, linking three generations through education and shared Terp pride.
Terp Business Directory | Meghan Gilkes '16 | Margaret Caroll '95 | Nicole Porcaro '07

Built by Terps: How Three Female Founders became EnTERPreneurs

Discover three accomplished University of Maryland Alumni who have built successful, purpose-driven business ventures across various industries!
James Poindexter '23 poses with family and celebratory props for completion of the SMLP program

From Classroom Connection to Cloudforce Career: James Poindexter '23

At UMD, learning is transformative in many ways. For James Poindexter ’23, it launched a career that all started with a conversation after class. 
From the Orange Bowl to the NCAA Final Four and even iconic games at Cole Field House, Terps have held on to their prized tickets—sometimes for decades. Alums share some of their favorite memories.

Tales of Terp Tickets

Alums Share Stubs From Driesell’s 500th Game, ACC Tournament Victory, Bowl Games and More.
Lisa Wiederlight ’90 with her son in Maryland gear and in a headshot

Do Good Spotlight: How Lisa Wiederlight ’90 is Building a Home for Hope

Lisa Wiederlight ’90 is tackling one of life’s toughest challenges: creating a safe, inclusive home for people with developmental disabilities, veterans and older adults.
Do Good Spotlight Miles Morrow '73 with 2 photos of Miles volunteering in his community food bank

Do Good Spotlight: Miles Morrow ’73

For Miles Morrow ’73, the seeds of a lifetime of service were planted at the University of Maryland. Though he spent much of his time working to put himself through school, the...
Captain William P. Delaney ’86 dedicated bench and plaque

A Legacy Beyond His Years: Alum’s Gift Honors Veteran’s Memory at Maryland

The next time a student veers off the busy path to study in the Memorial Chapel Garden, Lieutenant Colonel Brooks Tucker ’87 hopes they will take a moment to read the plaque by...
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