When Terrapins Connect: Anna Portela ‘14
Anna Portela ‘14 never makes a career decision without doing her homework.
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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...
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.
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...
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.
Together in their Homeland
This is an Italian love story. It’s not the kind you’d see on the silver screen or read about in a romance novel.
How a Return to SCHOOL Can Prepare Us for a Return to Work
Do you remember what it felt like the first day of school after summer vacation? Although the physical place might not have changed since you were there, it may have felt like a...
Alumni Association Travel Program Inspires a Maryland Couple to See the World
For Sharon Bley ’70 and her husband, Les, adventure awaits every time they receive a new travel brochure from the University of Maryland Alumni Association.
Going Beyond Your Limits, with Adam Reisfield ‘20
This class of 2020 alum is teaching himself something new every day.
How the Alumni Association Helped Me ‘Thrive’ with Mentoring with Suzanne Freynik ’15
Throughout her academic life, mentorships have helped Suzanne Freynik Ph.D. ’15 find success.
Terps Touring Alaska
Samantha Baker ’97 and her husband, Rob Baker ’96, are seasoned travelers.
Easing the Pressure of Graduation, with Paige Gorodetzky ‘20
This class of 2020 alumna grew as a leader and a networker in her time at the University of Maryland.