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Photo of Rising Terp Award Nominee Anthony Sartori '18

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight

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.

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Professional development, Events and Programs

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 is always a great refresh.

Lucky for you, your Alumni Association has been thinking about how we can continue to bolster support for our alums, and in this new year, we have something special for all of our women-identifying Terps ready to tackle their future with energy and support.

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Volunteer Spotlight, Events and Programs

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 the true meaning of the season..

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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.