Alumni Spotlight: Carla Messina ‘59
In 1959, only two women graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in physics. One of those women — Carla Messina — never expected to travel off the beaten path.
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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 Spotlight: Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12
Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12 gained a lot during their time at Maryland -- including each other. But perhaps the most unexpected thing they gained was a new...
Member Spotlight: Pary Harris '65
Pary Harris ‘65 has been making scrapbooks for the Maryland men’s basketball team for she-doesn’t-know-how-long. But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill hobby scrapbooks.
Alumni Spotlight: Thalia Theodore Washington '00
For Thalia Theodore Washington ’00, her turning point was middle school. As a first-generation American, testing into a high-performing high school changed her trajectory.
Alumni Spotlight: Habib Bahari '80
Habib Bahari ’80 is the founder and CEO of Bahari Energy and recently partnered with NASA Goddard to make smart wind tower technology a reality. The project compacts the power...
From Reality TV to Washington, DC: Nyree Berry '05
Nyree Berry '05 has travelled across many states and fields—from TV production to communications—thanks to her career.
Do Good Service Month: Spotlight on CIVICUS
Learn how the CIVICUS network provided about 300 sandwiches to children in need last year!
Alumni Spotlight: Aurelia Michael '08
What does it take to make your big dreams come true? For Aurelia Michael ’08, it took hard work, a lot of passion and driving across the country a few times.
Learn how to make a change: Q&A with Brian Le Gette ’89
Are you thinking about switching to a new career but nervous to take the first step?
The Maryland Alumni Association spoke with Brian Le Gette ’89, who transitioned from...
Alumni Spotlight: Natalia V. Cuadra-Saez ’11
There are many paths to becoming a teacher, but for Natalia V. Cuadra-Saez ’11, it started with a passion for advocacy. Cuadra-Saez got involved in advocacy as a student at the...
Member Spotlight: Mark Johnson ’78
Shortly after graduating from Maryland with his degree in Public Health, Mark Johnson ’78 learned that Terp connections are never far. As a young professional in the business...
Member Spotlight: Ceylon Mitchell '16
When Ceylon Mitchell M.M.’16 first came to the University of Maryland for graduate school, he arrived with a strong passion for music. During his time at UMD, he gained...