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Professional development, Events and Programs

One Night, One Network: Terps Unite for First-Ever Nationwide Networking Event

On one night earlier this year, more than 500 Terps across the country did something simple but powerful: they showed up for each other.

Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95

Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95

Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95 uses research and evaluation to help reshape how police departments around the world think about crime and deterrence.

Luke Kues (Class of 2025)

Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Luke Kues ’25

In 2020, Luke Kues ’25 launched True Community, an organization that provides first aid and CPR certification as well as AED training in 20 American cities, and Ghana, Africa.

Lyric Amodia (Class of 2025)

Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Lyric Amodia MBA ’25

During a family visit to Flint, MI, Lyric Amodia MBA ’25 saw the effects of the Flint Water Crisis, firsthand. This drove her to start her nonprofit: The Movement Street (TMS).

Jaysson Eicholtz (Class of 1999)

Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Jaysson Eicholtz ’99

Martin Jaysson Eicholtz ’99 knew that, in order to push the bounds of medical innovation, his company needed a state-of-the art laboratory space. That's where he came in. 

Marie Brodsky (Class of 2024)

Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Marie Brodsky ’24

According to AARP, 40% of older Americans report feeling lonely. Marie Brodsky ’24 decided to make a difference for the millions of older adults in that circumstance.

Ram Samudrala, Ph.D. (Class of 1997)

Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Ram Samudrala, Ph.D. ’97

As a child, Ram Samudrala Ph.D. (’97) has pondered the mysteries of the universe. That sense of wonder led him to later pioneer a technique for predicting disease treatments.

Amira Abujuma ’27 speaks to the audience with a Terp Talks sign behind her

Events and Programs

Forward for Bold and Brave Solutions in AI at the University of Maryland

At “Maryland Minds: Shaping the Future of AI,” faculty and students gave TED-Talk-style presentations.

From the Orange Bowl to the NCAA Final Four and even iconic games at Cole Field House, Terps have held on to their prized tickets—sometimes for decades. Alums share some of their favorite memories.

Alumni Spotlight

Tales of Terp Tickets

Alums Share Stubs From Driesell’s 500th Game, ACC Tournament Victory, Bowl Games and More.

Lisa Wiederlight ’90 with her son in Maryland gear and in a headshot

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Do Good Spotlight: How Lisa Wiederlight ’90 is Building a Home for Hope

Lisa Wiederlight ’90 is tackling one of life’s toughest challenges: creating a safe, inclusive home for people with developmental disabilities, veterans and older adults.