News & Stories: Alumni Spotlight

March 30, 2022

Meet the Board of Governors: Theodore “Ted” A. Offit ’77

The University of Maryland was a fond but distant memory for attorney Theodore “Ted” A. Offit ’77 when he traveled to Philadelphia 20 years ago to open his law firm’s third office.

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March 25, 2022

10 for TEN: Lori Steenhoek ’05

Award-winning 3-D artist Lori Steenhoek ’05 is the founder of Capital Pixel, specializing in real estate and architectural visualization design. 

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March 23, 2022

10 for TEN: Angie Dobransky ’87

Angie Dobransky ’87, founder of RAD Strategic Partners, Inc and co-author of “Life Lessons in Success,” coaches people on how to maximize their success.

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March 11, 2022

Celebrating Women Terp Businesses

A nationally recognized celebration in March, Women's History Month originated in 1981, coinciding with the anniversary of an 1857 women’s strike for better pay and working...

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March 08, 2022

Alumni Profile: Deanna Perlmutter-Tarulli '89

By Rich Cohen '87, Immediate Past President of the NNJ Terps Network When I heard that the Alumni Association wanted each regional network to spotlight an alumna for Women’s...

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March 04, 2022

Mike Luzio ’98: One of UMD’s Loudest Cheerleaders

Mike Luzio ’98 doesn’t just say he loves the University of Maryland — he displays his boundless zeal for all things Terps throughout his family’s New Jersey house, from the...

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February 28, 2022

Meet the Board of Governors: Marguerita “Rita” Cheng ‘91, ‘93

The first time Marguerita “Rita” Cheng ‘91, ‘93 set foot on the University of Maryland campus was for freshman orientation.  

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February 24, 2022

Meet the Board of Governors: Dr. Jason M. Feinstein ’91

Dr. Jason Feinstein’s love for the University of Maryland began in an unlikely place: his hometown of Bellmore, New York.

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February 17, 2022

Celebrating Black Terp Businesses

February is Black History Month. While it’s crucial to show support for diverse businesses year round, consider focusing this month on showing Black businesses love.

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February 16, 2022

10 for TEN: Serena Rosa ’11

After having her baby, Serena Rosa ’11 started to look at healthcare with a different perspective.

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February 14, 2022

Mikeal Vaughn ’04 - Helping BIPOC Students Code Their Way Into the Future

Mikeal Vaughn '04 is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Coders Guild, a Tulsa-based nonprofit providing free computer science and STEM education to middle and high...

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February 11, 2022

Friday Five: Honoring Black Terps

Welcome to the Friday Five, a roundup of the best your Alumni Association and other UMD communities have to offer. From the latest events to fun facts, here are essentials in...

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