News & Stories

January 26, 2023

Alumni Excellence Awards: Terp Research Award Winner Dr. Ashley Minner

Dr Ashley Minner’s mission has always been to share stories of Baltimore’s urban, intertribal American Indian community with the world. She hopes to continue that work in her...

Alumni Spotlight

January 25, 2023

Alumni Excellence Awards: Rising Terp Award Winner Anthony Sartori '18

The depth of the mental health crisis for students, from elementary school all the way through college, terrifies Anthony Sartori. He lived it himself.

Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight

January 25, 2023

Alumni Excellence Awards: Rising Terp Award Winner Olivia Owens '14

For the last five years, Olivia Owens did it all at IFundWomen, a funding platform for women-owned businesses and the people who want to support them with access to capital,...

Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight

January 25, 2023

Alumni Excellence Awards: Rising Terp Award Winner Nora Eckert '19

A Pulitzer Prize finalist by age 26, Nora Eckert has shined a light on some of society’s greatest challenges including effects of climate change on the health of inner-city...

Alumni Spotlight

January 05, 2023

Six Reasons to Join Terps Thrive in 2023

New year, new you! Whether you are setting out to crush fitness goals, volunteer in your community, or simply get up with one less alarm in the morning - the start of a new year...

Professional development , Events and Programs

December 28, 2022

In True Terp Tradition, 'Tis the Season For Giving Back

During the holiday season, many people make it a point to give back, showing gratitude for their many blessings and paying it forward to help those in need, choosing to focus on...

Volunteer Spotlight , Events and Programs

December 21, 2022

When Terp love finds a way

Growing up in Miami, Fla., Cristina Meneses ‘15, at times, felt as though she grew up in a bubble..

Alumni Spotlight

December 16, 2022

10 for TEN: Adam Emral Shaool

Founder of Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co, Adam Emral Shaool ’04, talks about bringing craft beer to Western Maryland. Read more to learn about his mission and what advice helped him...

Terp Business Spotlight

December 15, 2022

10 for TEN: Madinah James '98

Founder, CEO and Creative Consultant for MNJ Media Consulting, Madinah James ’98 discusses her take on diversifying domestic and international news. Below, she discusses how she...

Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight

December 08, 2022

UMD Alumni Association Volunteer Leadership Awards 2022

The University of Maryland Alumni Association annually holds their Volunteer Leadership Awards, in recognition of the great work done by students, volunteers, and networks...

Events and Programs

December 06, 2022

UMD Alumni Network: Building Dreams with Marshall Fitzgerald

The University of Maryland is no stranger to producing graduates with big dreams. And Marshall Fitzgerald's story to successful Terp Business Owner is no different. 

Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight

December 02, 2022

2022 Alumni Survey Results

We asked, and you answered. Thank you for participating in our 2022 alumni survey, and for providing valuable feedback. The Alumni Association is here for you - #StayFearlessUMD

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