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December 03, 2020

Terp Insights: Using Lessons from Maryland to Meet Life’s Challenges

After being named the Outstanding Young Educator in the USA in 1966, I was honored and privileged to receive a full scholarship to the University of Maryland where I earned my...

November 24, 2020

Terp Insights: I Did It All, Just Not All At Once

It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years! I graduated from the University of Maryland in December of 1990 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

November 20, 2020

10 for TEN: Vlad Lokshin ‘09

You can’t help but think that the experience Vlad Lokshin ‘09 had at the University of Maryland had something to do with the name of his venture, Turtle.

Terp Business Spotlight

November 19, 2020

Dave Via ’86 and Lauri Via ’86: Loving Maryland and Each Other for 35 Years

When Dave and Lauri (Boyce) Via graduated together in 1986, they never left their university far behind.

November 19, 2020

Friday Five: Your Major Turned Into Digital Characters

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...

November 18, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Adrienne (Freeman) Nicole ‘03

With jobs at the sketch comedy series “Chappelle’s Show” and the music and talent series “Showtime at the Apollo,” Adrienne (Freeman) Nicole ’03 began her production career...

Alumni Spotlight

November 12, 2020

A Look Back: Virtual Homecoming 2020

Reminisce over the Alumni Association's first-ever virtual Homecoming week.

Events and Programs

November 11, 2020

Friday Five: A Look Back at Virtual Homecoming 2020

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...