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An Influencer Takes the Mic

This spring, Jenn Sherman ’14 found herself spending more time in a podcast studio than she ever imagined — and most of that “studio” time was in her home near Washington,...
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Doing Good with Obi Egekeze ‘08, ’09

Obi Egekeze ‘08, ’09 didn’t have much free time at UMD. As a placekicker for the Maryland Terrapins football team and a business student earning two degrees, he spent most of...
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How the Alumni Association Helped Me Land a Job with Alexander Mikhailovsky ‘18

Alexander Mikhailovsky ’18 didn’t have much time to celebrate his graduation from the Robert H. Smith School of Business. 
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Alumni Spotlight: Jason Gates ’11

The dark recesses of New York City’s subway system may seem an odd place for a bright idea.
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Alumni Spotlight: Sydney Callahan ‘15

Sydney Callahan ’15 loves the wait that comes with planting garlic, settling a clove into the ground for a long winter’s rest and seeing the leaves begin to wilt in Nevada’s...
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Alumni Spotlight: Steve Kaffen '67

Steve Kaffen ‘67 just might be the most interesting man in the world.
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Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Johnson ‘10

Ever since he was a teenager, Anthony Johnson ’10 has wanted a career in sports management. 
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Doing Good with Sid Chakravarthy ‘13

Scientists hope to soon produce a vaccine that prevents the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). When that day comes, Sid Chakravarthy ’13 and his company, StaTwig, could be...
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Doing Good with Le-Marie Thompson ‘01

As a senior product manager for a satellite communications company, Le-Marie Thompson ’01 spent years developing devices to help people in crisis communicate.
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Doing Good with Woody Derricks ‘97

When Woody Derricks ’97 began his career as a financial advisor in California, three of his first five clients were same-sex couples. 
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Alumni Spotlight: Adam Wenchel '99

Adam Wenchel ’99 wasn’t necessarily hardwired for a career in computer science, but formative experiences at the University of Maryland led to some major reprogramming....
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Alumni Spotlight: Cate Luzio ’97

When former financial services executive Cate Luzio ’97 launched Luminary NYC in 2018, she kept a running list of success stories growing out of her women-oriented...
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