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January 13, 2025

Alumni Excellence Awards: Rising Terp Recipient Catalina Mejía ’18

Catalina Mejía ’18 is a content manager at Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, whose AI Studio allows users to create customized chatbots that...

Alumni Awards

January 13, 2025

Alumni Excellence Awards: EnTERPreneur Award Recipient Joshua Jeffries MBA ’11

Joshua Jeffries MBA ’11 is helping lead efforts to cut healthcare costs. The entrepreneur, health reform strategist, and employee benefit professional is pioneering what’s...

Alumni Awards

January 13, 2025

Alumni Excellence Awards: Research Award Recipient Fang-Zhen Teng Ph.D '05

Fang-Zhen Teng Ph.D. ’05 has taken isotopic understandings to new pinnacles. He’s a pioneer in non-traditional isotopes, which considers elements beyond the more commonly...

Alumni Awards

November 13, 2024

Black & Gold Friday Sale

Celebrate this holiday season by spreading Terp pride. As part of our Black & Gold Friday sale, alums can find the perfect gift for their friends and family. Here's a quick...

October 31, 2024

Giving back, in TERPetuity

Just three weeks into his freshman year, Rocky Lopes ’80 began his lifelong passion for the University of Maryland and the Alumni Association.

Alumni Spotlight

Terps posing for a photo at the UMD Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate

September 30, 2024

Back to College Park: Plan Your Homecoming Weekend Visit

Terps from around the globe are headed back to College Park this fall for Homecoming 2024. Get the most out of your stay with this itinerary, sure to deliver some Terp Tingles.

September 23, 2024

Celebrating Terps: Recap of the 2024 Alumni Association Volunteer Leader Awards Dinner

On September 6, the University of Maryland Alumni Association hosted its highly anticipated Volunteer Leader Awards Dinner, honoring the outstanding contributions of Terp alumni...

August 28, 2024

Nova Terps Board Spotlight - Sanjay Tolani

Up next from your NOVA Terps Board: Sanjay Tolani '94, Vice President

Alumni Spotlight

August 15, 2024

Terps at Work: Melisa Jangbahadur '24

Melisa Jangbahadur's '24 time at the University of Maryland equipped her with a strong foundation in electrical engineering, leading to an internship and subsequent full-time...