News & Stories: Alumni Spotlight

June 30, 2021

Incoming Board President Shares His Vision of Terp Connectedness

After over a year of remote programming and distanced interaction, Jeffrey Rivest ’75 is beginning his term as president of the University of Maryland Alumni Association’s Board...

Alumni Spotlight

June 29, 2021

Maryland Pride with Jake Amster ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus used his college years to step outside his comfort zone, and is forever thankful for his four years at the University of Maryland.

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June 24, 2021

A Sports-Loving Alum Reconnects through Athletics

As a teenager, Daniel Rochkind ’98 came to the University of Maryland intending to learn how to cover sports as a journalist.

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June 23, 2021

An Alumni Legislator’s Prince George’s County Roots Began at UMD

Wanika Fisher ’10 has never hesitated to speak out...

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June 22, 2021

Setting Early Career Goals, with Rahila Olanrewaju ‘20

This class of 2020 alumna came to the United States from Nigeria as a six year-old.

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June 15, 2021

The Maryland Way, with Edom Mesfein ‘20

This class of 2020 alumna committed to UMD before touring the school, but could not have been happier with her choice. 

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June 10, 2021

Rekindling a Love of UMD through the Alumni Association

Growing up a lacrosse player in Boston, it was almost inevitable that Mike Mellor ’00 would eventually fall in love with the University of Maryland and its legendary lacrosse...

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June 08, 2021

How to Choose Your Path, with Noah Gross ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus was set on becoming a sports reporter coming into college. 

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June 01, 2021

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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May 31, 2021

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.

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May 25, 2021

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...

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May 21, 2021

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. 

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