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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. 

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Terp Writer’s Corner: Bob Irelan ‘60

Following 10 years of newspaper and magazine reporting and editing, including stints at The Wall Street Journal and Nation's Business magazine in Washington, DC, Irelan ‘60...
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Emphasizing Mental Health, with Adam Ehrenberg ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus chose to pursue his master’s degree in College Park after attending Harvard for undergrad studies.
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Finding Hope: Two Terps Launch Foundation to Help Fight Son’s Rare Disease

The warning signs started three months after Hannah (Lowe) Corman ’05 and her husband, Mark Corman MBA ’04, welcomed their second son into the world.
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Loving the Language of Numbers

With three degrees in mathematics, there’s no question Calandra Tate Moore M.S. ’03, Ph.D. ’07 excels in numbers.
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10 for TEN: Aliya Thomas ‘97

Going from model, to mom, to entrepreneur, Aliya Thomas ’97 knows the importance of a powerful wardrobe. Spending 20+ years in a “non-inclusive fashion industry,” she has...
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Friday Five: The Terrapin Taste Fest Is Back!

Welcome to the Friday Five, a roundup of the best your Alumni Association and other UMD communities have to offer. From the latest events to fun facts, here are essentials in...
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Meet 2021 SALC Vice President of Membership, Shannon Cleary ‘22

Shannon Cleary ‘22 is from Orange County, California and studies public policy with a concentration in nonprofit leadership and a minor in arts leadership.
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Never Giving Up, with Adith Thummalapalli ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus does not see his disability as an obstacle. He spent his time at UMD advocating for others like him. 
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When Terrapins Connect: Anna Portela ‘14

Anna Portela ‘14 never makes a career decision without doing her homework.
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Meet 2021 SALC President, Gabriela Winter ‘22

Coming from a family of Terps, Gabriela Winter ‘22 is serving as the Student Alumni Leadership Council’s (SALC) 2021 president. 
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Friday Five: Free Career Guides

Welcome to the Friday Five, a roundup of the best your Alumni Association and other UMD communities have to offer. From the latest events to fun facts, here are essentials in...
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Making Meaningful Connections, with Rachel Edsall ‘20

A global pandemic created a unique work experience for this 2020 University of Maryland grad. As a public health major, she knows her role is increasingly vital each day, so she...
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