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Ryan Aceto and Cristina Meneses taking a picture together at their wedding in Malorca, Spain

Alumni Spotlight

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..

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Terp Business Spotlight

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 to develop his business.

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Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight

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 has developed her profit and non-profit ventures after covering numerous different industries.

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Events and Programs

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 everywhere.

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. 

The Testudo statue at the Riggs Alumni Center on Apr. 11, 2024.

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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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Professional development

Careers Unlimited: A Coach in Your Corner

Kate Carney (left) and Alison Cardy (right) were connected on Coaches Corner - a program connecting Terps with career coaches that help them start, advance or pivot their career.

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General / Other, Events and Programs

Adventure Awaits Terp Travelers

Few excursions indulge wanderlust like a 5-day cruise on Europe’s storied Danube River, highlighted by attendance at the once-in-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany.

The Testudo statue at the Riggs Alumni Center on Apr. 11, 2024.

Photo by Dylan Singleton/University of Maryland

General / Other

Terp Time Warp

Our alums hopped in the wayback machine to share their fun and favorite experiences as students for this virtual scrapbook series. Read on to revel in the memories and get some Terp tingles!

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.