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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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Fearless Terps Under 30 Share Their Ideas

On March 30, the Student Alumni Leadership Council, in conjunction with the Alumni Association, hosted the first ever virtual Terps Under 30 annual event.
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Getting Professional, with David Rosenstein ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus bolstered his resume in his time at UMD, and now helps others do the same. When the start date for his job offer out of college was pushed back, he...
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Doing Good with Julie Rosenthal ‘81

Julie Rosenthal ’81 started Food on the 15th, a nonprofit food collection and delivery program for low-income older adults, after a simple breakfast conversation with her then...
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A UMD/New York State of Mind

A born connector, Jim Giangrande ’90 has found what might be his best tool for creating links in a source close to his heart: the University of Maryland.
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Friday Five: Maryland's First On-Campus Vaccine Clinic

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...
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Magdi Elghannam ‘22: Starting a Legacy for Pre-Med Students at UMD

Magdi Elghannam '22 created ShellCast as a virtual mentorship program for pre-medical students, and he has hopes that it will create a new network for UMD students present and...
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Doing Good with Ashley Henyan ‘02

As executive director, Henyan works to ensure Red Cross services are available to nine counties in the southern part of the state, alongside a staff of 12 and 600 volunteers. 
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Friday Five: Maryland Campus Star Power

Welcome to the Friday Five, a roundup of the best your Alumni Association and other UMD communities have to offer. 
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10 for TEN: Jake Blackmon ‘17

Jake Blackmon ‘21 is the owner of Smoketown Beer, established in 2015 by the Blackmon family. The original Smoketown Brewing is located in a remodeled, small-town fire station...
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Angela Sun ‘23: Helping ‘Every Child’ get ahead

Sun founded The Every Child Project (also known as TECP) last spring to match university students with younger children who could benefit from individual tutoring during...
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Terp Insights: Benefits of a Side Hustle

Some may call it a night job, but I did it on nights, weekends and in the early mornings.
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Friday Five: The Magic of Giving Back with Do Good Month

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...
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