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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. 

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

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.
Alumni Awards
Luke Kues (Class of 2025)

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.
Alumni Awards
Lyric Amodia (Class of 2025)

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).
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Jaysson Eicholtz (Class of 1999)

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. 
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Marie Brodsky (Class of 2024)

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.
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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
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.

Tales of Terp Tickets

Alums Share Stubs From Driesell’s 500th Game, ACC Tournament Victory, Bowl Games and More.
Alumni Spotlight
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
Students walking outdoor on campus in the spring

4 Ways to Stay Connected as Maryland Moves Forward

News and updates from your University of Maryland Alumni Association—story originally featured in the Winter 2026 edition of Terp Magazine.
General / Other
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
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