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Growing up a lacrosse player in Boston, it was almost inevitable that Mike Mellor ’00 would eventually fall in love with the University of Maryland and its legendary lacrosse program.

This class of 2020 alumnus was set on becoming a sports reporter coming into college. 

This class of 2020 alumna is no stranger to working with former Terps. Her efforts working with UMD alumni in the business world helped her realize the direction she wanted to take her studies. 

For some, assuming a leadership position just before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted globally might have been an insurmountable obstacle.

This class of 2020 alumnus participated in the honors college for Cybersecurity and used music to branch out socially. He now works for one of the top investment banks in the world.

For years--starting in elementary school and continuing through a career in the NFL--Rich Parson ’05 placed football at the center of his identity. 

This class of 2020 alumna loves dedicating her time to serving others, no matter what field or space she works in. 

When Brian Ullmann ’92 set out to reach the highest point of every state in 2017, he brought along a pocket-sized companion: a stuffed Testudo that clipped conveniently onto his climbing pack.

Using her cooking skills, vibrant photography and social media savvy, self-taught chef Kristen Rosania ’15 has turned her hobby into a thriving business.

When it came time for Tiana Wynn ’05 to choose a major, she thought of her godmother, who began her career as an accountant before deciding her real passion was for acting. As she traveled from city to city, acting in small parts, she supported herself working as an accountant.