News & Stories

When Alex Wood ’21 was applying to colleges as a high school senior, her parents insisted on a simple rule: apply to at least one in-state school. 

This class of 2020 graduate was a founding member of a program aimed to connect current students with alumni. Now, his role is reversed after graduating from the University of Maryland. 

Committed to the promotion, education and enjoyment of all things cheese, Kara McGrath ’13 is the founder and owner of Paste & Rind Cheese Co., which provides artisan cheese-focused curating services for all occasions.

Emily Leo ‘22 is a bioengineering major from Potomac, Maryland. Leo has strong roots to the University of Maryland with 27 Terp alumni (and counting) in her family.

Have you ever been working and asked yourself, “Is this all there is?” In the middle of a very successful career in human resources and operations, with a side career in coaching, Lauren Lefkowitz ’98 asked herself that very question. 

Ninsiima Mugamba ‘23 is a public relations major with a minor in innovation and entrepreneurship. 

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 five categories for you to check out this weekend.