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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Two Terp Tips for Improving Your Lifestyle
As part of Wellness Week, we’re highlighting #TerpBusinesses dedicated to improving your lifestyle.
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...
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...
Alethia Nancoo ’90, M.Ed. ’92: Exactly Where She Should Be, Then and Now
On the same day Americans elected their first female vice president, Alethia Nancoo ’90, M.E. ’92, shattered a glass ceiling of her own. Nancoo became the first African-American...