News & Stories

During a family visit to Flint, MI, Lyric Amodia MBA ’25 saw the effects of the Flint Water Crisis, firsthand. This drove her to start her nonprofit: The Movement Street (TMS).

Martin Jaysson Eicholtz ’99 knew that, in order to push the bounds of medical innovation, his company needed a state-of-the art laboratory space. That's where he came in. 

According to AARP, 40% of older Americans report feeling lonely. Marie Brodsky ’24 decided to make a difference for the millions of older adults in that circumstance.

As a child, Ram Samudrala Ph.D. (’97) has pondered the mysteries of the universe. That sense of wonder led him to later pioneer a technique for predicting disease treatments.

At “Maryland Minds: Shaping the Future of AI,” faculty and students gave TED-Talk-style presentations.

Alums Share Stubs From Driesell’s 500th Game, ACC Tournament Victory, Bowl Games and More.

Lisa Wiederlight ’90 is tackling one of life’s toughest challenges: creating a safe, inclusive home for people with developmental disabilities, veterans and older adults.

Shell-ebrate Valentine's Day With Terp Love Stories

News and updates from your University of Maryland Alumni Association—story originally featured in the Winter 2026 edition of Terp Magazine.

Save the date for these new and returning alum events.