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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.
From Left to Right: Headshots of Meghan Gilkes '16, Margaret Carroll '95, and 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. 
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...
July 2003 Community Band outdoor performance

Three Generations, One Stage: Maryland Community Band Turns 30

Terps mark 30 years of bringing students, faculty/staff and alums together through music.
An alum's new book puts plants front and center, unearthing what's fascinating about them for the 8- to 12-year-old audience.

Book cover courtesy of Penguin Random House; illustrations by Zoe Ingram

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
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...
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...
Dr. Rocky Lopes '80 with Testudo

Giving back, in TERPetuity

Just three weeks into his freshman year, Rocky Lopes ’80 began his lifelong passion for the University of Maryland and the Alumni Association.
The Mall at UMD College Park campus

Nova Terps Board Spotlight - Sanjay Tolani

Up next from your NOVA Terps Board: Sanjay Tolani '94, Vice President
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