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Staff Spotlight
Meet SALC's New Advisor, Jessica Lee
Get to know our new SALC Advisor and the Alumni Association’s Program Manager of Student Engagement, Jessica Lee ‘14, M.Ed ‘19.
Alumni Spotlight
Using Your Resources, with Aidan Benderly ‘20
This class of 2020 alumnus participated in the honors college for Cybersecurity and used music to branch out socially. He now works for one of the top investment banks in the world.
Friday Five: The Ultimate Travel Quiz for Your Next Adventure
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 categories for you to check out this weekend.
Alumni Spotlight
After Retirement, an NFL Player Nurtures Community
For years--starting in elementary school and continuing through a career in the NFL--Rich Parson ’05 placed football at the center of his identity.
Alumni Spotlight
Diversifying Your Skillset, with Senam Okpattah ‘20
This class of 2020 alumna loves dedicating her time to serving others, no matter what field or space she works in.
Friday Five: Short Film, Big Impact
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 categories for you to check out this weekend.
The Legacy of Hugh Newell Jacobsen ‘51
Hugh Newell Jacobsen ‘51, '93 (Honorary Doctorate) was an award-winning architect who designed our very own Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. He died March 4, 2021 at an assisted-living center in Front Royal, Va. at the age of 91, but his legacy lives on in the Maryland community.
Alumni Spotlight
Another high point: Brian Ullmann ’92 named UMD vice president
When Brian Ullmann ’92 set out to reach the highest point of every state in 2017, he brought along a pocket-sized companion: a stuffed Testudo that clipped conveniently onto his climbing pack.
Writing Your Own Career, with Michael Hogue ‘20
This class of 2020 alumnus took his time to find the right post-graduate program for his career aspirations. He spent most of his days at the Clarice Performing Arts Center working on his time consuming area of study.
Friday Five: Travel Is On, Featuring Costa Rica and the Panama Canal
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 categories for you to check out this weekend.