News & Stories

May 21, 2021

Friday Five: The Ultimate Travel Quiz for Your Next Adventure

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’s essentials in five...

May 21, 2021

After Retirement, an NFL Player Nurtures Community

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. 

Alumni Spotlight

May 18, 2021

Diversifying Your Skillset, with Senam Okpattah ‘20

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

Alumni Spotlight

May 14, 2021

Friday Five: Short Film, Big Impact

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’s essentials in five...

May 13, 2021

The Legacy of Hugh Newell Jacobsen ‘51

Hugh Newell Jacobsen ‘51, '93 (Honorary Doctorate) was an award-winning architect who designed our very own Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. He died March 4, 2021 at an...

May 13, 2021

Another high point: Brian Ullmann ’92 named UMD vice president

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...

Alumni Spotlight

May 11, 2021

Writing Your Own Career, with Michael Hogue ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus took his time to find the right post-graduate program for his career aspirations. He spent most of his days at the Clarice Performing Arts Center...

May 07, 2021

Friday Five: Travel Is On, Featuring Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

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’s essentials in five...

May 06, 2021

One Cook, Many Kitchens

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

Alumni Spotlight

May 05, 2021

Two Terp Tips for Improving Your Lifestyle

As part of Wellness Week, we’re highlighting #TerpBusinesses dedicated to improving your lifestyle.

May 04, 2021

Making College Meaningful, with Sara Pohland ‘20

This 2020 alumna used her time at UMD to branch out. As an engineering student and gymnast, she made meaningful relationships with people of many different backgrounds during...

Student Spotlight

May 04, 2021

A Celebration to Remember

The Alumni Association’s marquee event, A Celebration of Terps: Featuring the Maryland Awards, was reimagined this year as a virtual gala on Friday, April 23, 2021. The...

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