Alumni Spotlight: Thalia Theodore Washington '00
For Thalia Theodore Washington ’00, her turning point was middle school. As a first-generation American, testing into a high-performing high school changed her trajectory.
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Alumni Spotlight: Habib Bahari '80
Habib Bahari ’80 is the founder and CEO of Bahari Energy and recently partnered with NASA Goddard to make smart wind tower technology a reality. The project compacts the power...
From Reality TV to Washington, DC: Nyree Berry '05
Nyree Berry '05 has travelled across many states and fields—from TV production to communications—thanks to her career.
Do Good Service Month: Spotlight on CIVICUS
Learn how the CIVICUS network provided about 300 sandwiches to children in need last year!
Alumni Spotlight: Aurelia Michael '08
What does it take to make your big dreams come true? For Aurelia Michael ’08, it took hard work, a lot of passion and driving across the country a few times.
Learn how to make a change: Q&A with Brian Le Gette ’89
Are you thinking about switching to a new career but nervous to take the first step?
The Maryland Alumni Association spoke with Brian Le Gette ’89, who transitioned from...
Alumni Spotlight: Natalia V. Cuadra-Saez ’11
There are many paths to becoming a teacher, but for Natalia V. Cuadra-Saez ’11, it started with a passion for advocacy. Cuadra-Saez got involved in advocacy as a student at the...
Member Spotlight: Mark Johnson ’78
Shortly after graduating from Maryland with his degree in Public Health, Mark Johnson ’78 learned that Terp connections are never far. As a young professional in the business...
Member Spotlight: Ceylon Mitchell '16
When Ceylon Mitchell M.M.’16 first came to the University of Maryland for graduate school, he arrived with a strong passion for music. During his time at UMD, he gained...
Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Hottle '15 '17
Jenny Hottle ’15 ’17 always knew she had an interest in journalism. She worked at school newspapers since middle school and recognized Maryland was the perfect university for...
Learn from a 'StrategyHorse:' Q&A with Wendy Merrill '94
Scared of networking? That’s okay—you’re not alone. Most people, regardless of age or career path, are nervous when it comes to putting themselves out there.
Member Spotlight: Evan Parker ’05
When Evan Parker ’05 (fifth from right) was a student at Maryland, he got his start in the sports industry.