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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. 

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

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

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.
Events and Programs
Polaroids of three Terp couples with red and gold hearts and turtle shell

Couples Made at Maryland

Shell-ebrate Valentine's Day With Terp Love Stories
Terp Love Stories
Family of four posing with Testudo in a raincoat at the Maryland Day breakfast at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center.

Spring 2026 Event Preview

Save the date for these new and returning alum events.
Small Business Saturday | Celebrating Terp Businesses | Headshots of all business owners

Celebrating Five Terp Trailblazers for Small Business Saturday

Whether you're shopping near or far, chances are there's an enTERPreneur who's innovated and pushed Forward a way to turn their idea into a business. 
Terp Business Spotlight
Black & Gold Friday Sale

Black & Gold Friday Sale 2025

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...
Captain William P. Delaney ’86 dedicated bench and plaque

A Legacy Beyond His Years: Alum’s Gift Honors Veteran’s Memory at Maryland

The next time a student veers off the busy path to study in the Memorial Chapel Garden, Lieutenant Colonel Brooks Tucker ’87 hopes they will take a moment to read the plaque by...
Alumni Spotlight
Animated photo gif for the Forward campaign announcement where President Pines, students and faculty are featured.

Forward For All Alums

Senior Executive Director Jessica Roberts '02 
UMD Robotics Naoand Keparas

25 Terps in AI to Brag About at Your Next Dinner Party

As a Terp, there’s much to be proud of in the realm of AI–the university leads the charge as a top 10 public university for AI in the classroom, through cutting-edge research...
Maryland Award honoree headshots over an upscale black and gold background

The Maryland Awards: Meet This Year's Honorees

These honorees demonstrate the impact of a Maryland education put into action, and inspire us all to move Forward.
Alumni Awards
Do Good Campus Fund recipients pose with the Do Good sign

Turning Ideas Into Impact: 4 Ways the Do Good Campus Made a Difference in 2025

At the University of Maryland, doing good isn’t just a value—it’s a way of life, and 2024–2025 was another record-breaking academic year for social impact on campus and beyond.
Volunteer Spotlight
Maryland flag drop in the stands at a football game

Your Guide to Homecoming 2025

Learn ways to make the most of the full week of festivities, Oct. 26 - Nov. 1. We can't wait to welcome you home.
Events and Programs
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