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Pictured is SSI 2, a construction company started by Marshall Fitzgerald - an alumnus from UMD.

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight

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. 

Members of the 1991-92 UMD Men's Club Hockey Team pose with trophy at the 30th anniversary of their win at the Crab Pot Tournament.

Alumni Spotlight

15 Seconds, 30 Years Later

On February 2, 1992, the University of Maryland Club Hockey team defeated the U.S. Naval Academy, 6-5, to win the 15th annual Crab Pot Tournament in Annapolis. This victory was a great story. What occurred 30 years later is an even better story.

Celebrating Latinx Terps: William Ernesto Chavez ’16, Esquire

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Celebrating Latinx Terps: William Ernesto Chavez ’16, Esquire

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and connection to UMD.

Natalie Guerra '15

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Celebrating Latinx Terps: Natalie Guerra ’15

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and connection to UMD.

Maria Louzon Ball ’12

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Celebrating Latinx Terps: Maria Louzon Ball ’12

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and connection to UMD.

Jose Granados ’15

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Celebrating Latinx Terps: Jose Granados ’15

Join the UMD Alumni Association in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Hear from fellow Terp leaders who share about their culture, experiences and connection to UMD.

Mohammed Sillah ’03

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight

Mohammed Sillah ’03 - Happy Monday, A Vice Cream Parlor: An ice cream cart for adults!

Mohammed Sillah ’03 is the owner of Happy Monday Vice Cream. He is a class of 2003 Communications graduate of the University of Maryland College Park and was inspired to start making ice cream by his younger brother, who challenged him to make Monday the happiest day of the week.

Wilson Wang '03

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Meet the Board of Governors: Wilson Wang ’03

In the late 1990s, teenagers often plastered their bedroom walls with band posters, movie posters and pinboards filled with ticket stubs and photographs.

Not Wilson Wang ‘03. His decoration of choice? Stock charts.

Emily Jansen '08

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Writers Corner

Terp Writer’s Corner: Emily Jansen ’08

Emily Jansen ’08 is an author, marketing, branding communications professional and consultant. Her writing empowers readers to follow their passions and forge their own path through life, much like she did in her early 20s. Her most recent book, A Wilder Eden, encourages readers to stay strong and fulfill their dreams.

A professional headshot of Nefretiti Nassar.

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Meet the Board of Governors: Nefretiti Nassar ’10, M.S. ’12

At age 12, Nefretiti Nassar ’10, M.S. ’12 accepted a challenge that would forever change her life.