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....
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...
Alumni Spotlight: Carla Messina ‘59
In 1959, only two women graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in physics. One of those women — Carla Messina — never expected to travel off the beaten path.
Alumni Spotlight: Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12
Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12 gained a lot during their time at Maryland -- including each other. But perhaps the most unexpected thing they gained was a new...
Member Spotlight: Pary Harris '65
Pary Harris ‘65 has been making scrapbooks for the Maryland men’s basketball team for she-doesn’t-know-how-long. But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill hobby scrapbooks.
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.
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...