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Keep up with your fellow alumni through spotlights, Q&As and more! Read inspiring stories, professional advice and exciting updates from your fellow fearless alumni. You may even find an old friend or story that reminds you of the great times you spent here at The University of Maryland.
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Professional development, Events and Programs
Inaugural Young Alumni Conference a Hit With Recent Terp Grads
The inaugural event on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 was held at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, and over 100 young alums gathered for a keynote address, breakout sessions, career coaching and time to network with their peers.
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.
General / Other, Top 5 for Alumni
Alumni Association Gets a Digital Upgrade
This month, your University of Maryland Alumni Association launched a much anticipated redesign of the alumni.umd.edu website. Don’t just take our word for it. Visit these five must-see pages...
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.
Professional development
The Career Design Fellowship: Guiding Terps toward new career opportunities
Over more than 15 years in engineering, Vionna Adams’ career has kept her plenty busy — just not exactly in the ways she had hoped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.