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.
News & Stories
News & Stories
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.
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.
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.
Spring 2026 Event Preview
Save the date for these new and returning alum events.
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.
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...
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...
Forward For All Alums
Senior Executive Director Jessica Roberts '02
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...
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.
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.