Legacy Award: Greg Schaub ’82
Schaub boosts UMD’s presence in his home state of Texas through networking events and a scholarship he and his wife created. He is a 2021 recipient of the Alumni Excellence...
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.
Legacy Award: Karel Petraitis
President of the Prince George’s County Terps Alumni Network, volunteer with Rebounders and Fast Breakers, and former Terrapin Club board member, Petraitis is an avid Terps...
Legacy Award: Rebecca Evans Carroll Ed.D. ’66
Author, educator and former deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Baltimore City Public Schools, Carroll became the first African American woman to earn a...
EnTERPrenuer Award: Steve Touw ’99
Touw and his UMD Discovery District-based company created software that enables legal and ethical use of data while protecting privacy. He is a 2021 recipient of the Alumni...
EnTERPrenuer Award: Brett Schulman ’95
Under Schulman’s direction, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain CAVA has expanded to almost 300 restaurants in 24 states, including a location in College Park. He is a 2021...
EnTERPrenuer Award: Cate Luzio ’97
Luzio founded Luminary, a collaboration hub for women to develop, network and connect. She recently expanded her online programs to reach women across the country and is a...
Friday Five: A Year In Pictures
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...
Research Award: Samuel Ramsey Ph.D. ’18
Ramsey revolutionized the honey bee world when he discovered that a parasite that threatens the population is feeding on bees’ organs, and not their blood as previously...
Research Award: Ruth Kastner ’82, M.S. ’92, Ph.D. ’99
Kastner is a researcher and physics pioneer, known worldwide for her work in quantum mechanics, and a recipient of the 2021 Alumni Excellence Awards.
Research Award: Autumn Griffin Ph.D. ’20
Griffin, a postdoctoral researcher studying technology in the classroom, launched the Blackademia digital network to share and celebrate stories of people of color in academic...
Get Involved: Seven Ways to Engage with Your Alumni Association
Welcome to your one-stop shop for ways to connect with your Alumni Association.
Rising Terp Award: Sahil Rahman ’12 and Rahul Vinod ’11
Through their Indian fast-casual eateries, the lifelong friends have helped feed more than 20,000 people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they are recipients of the...