Terp Insights: We Are Judging You – Do You Care?
The Evil Queen may have been interested in being the fairest of them all, but we live in the real world.
Alumni Spotlight
News & Stories: Alumni Spotlight
Financial Literacy Tips for Recent Graduates with John Gillick ‘15
John Gillick ‘15 majored in accounting at the University of Maryland Smith School of Business and found a passion for helping people manage their finances.
Head of the Class: Smith School Graduate De Armond ’94 Guides Accounting Students into the Future
When Laurie De Armond ’94 arrived to speak as a guest lecturer at the Robert H. Smith School of Business in 2019, it wasn’t her first time back at UMD since graduation.
Doing Good with Audrey Awasom ‘18
Audrey Awasom ’18 grew up in Montgomery County, Md., one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.
Legacy Award: Greg Schaub ’82
Schaub boosts UMD’s presence in his home state of Texas through networking events and a scholarship he and his wife created. He is a 2021 recipient of the Alumni Excellence...
Legacy Award: Karel Petraitis
President of the Prince George’s County Terps Alumni Network, volunteer with Rebounders and Fast Breakers, and former Terrapin Club board member, Petraitis is an avid Terps...
Legacy Award: Rebecca Evans Carroll Ed.D. ’66
Author, educator and former deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Baltimore City Public Schools, Carroll became the first African American woman to earn a...
EnTERPrenuer Award: Steve Touw ’99
Touw and his UMD Discovery District-based company created software that enables legal and ethical use of data while protecting privacy. He is a 2021 recipient of the Alumni...
EnTERPrenuer Award: Brett Schulman ’95
Under Schulman’s direction, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain CAVA has expanded to almost 300 restaurants in 24 states, including a location in College Park. He is a 2021...
EnTERPrenuer Award: Cate Luzio ’97
Luzio founded Luminary, a collaboration hub for women to develop, network and connect. She recently expanded her online programs to reach women across the country and is a...
Research Award: Samuel Ramsey Ph.D. ’18
Ramsey revolutionized the honey bee world when he discovered that a parasite that threatens the population is feeding on bees’ organs, and not their blood as previously...
Research Award: Ruth Kastner ’82, M.S. ’92, Ph.D. ’99
Kastner is a researcher and physics pioneer, known worldwide for her work in quantum mechanics, and a recipient of the 2021 Alumni Excellence Awards.