Humanizing the Hustle
Pi-Isis S. Ankhra ’97 has scaled many walls as a one-time national campaign operative, a public school educator and artist and consultant for multiple non-profit organizations...
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.
Friday Five: Which Maryland Dairy Flavor Are You?
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...
Documenting the Wreckage
It was June 1, and Ben Parks, Ph.D. ’25 was angry and exhausted.
Chugging Along Toward Success
By Kimberly Marselas ’00
A junior college transfer and railroad worker, Keith Risser ’70 took advantage of guaranteed admission to Maryland to reroute his life.
More than 50...
10 for TEN: Mary Schulman ‘97 & Amy Carr ‘97
Mary Schulman ‘97 and Amy Carr ‘97 believe that the makeup you put on your face should be cruelty free, hypoallergenic and free of harsh chemicals.
Memories From (Virtual) Summer Camp
Future Terps and University of Maryland alumni got to participate in a one-of-a-kind experience this summer: Camp Diamondback.
Alumni Spotlight: John Czupak ‘89
When John Czupak ’89 graduated from UMD with his MBA, personal computers and mobile phones weren’t everyday essentials on campus, and the internet and cloud computing, as we...
Celebrate Terp-Owned Black Businesses
A shifting economy, uncertain political futures and a pandemic that seems here to stay - we’re not going to lie, times are tough.
Terp Insights: Your Future Vision…Virtually
Patricia Steele, PhD, is the principal and founder of Higher Ed Insight (HEI), a research and evaluation firm headquartered in Washington, DC.
An Influencer Takes the Mic
This spring, Jenn Sherman ’14 found herself spending more time in a podcast studio than she ever imagined — and most of that “studio” time was in her home near Washington,...
10 for TEN: Marissa & Adam Goldstein ‘07
Empowering parents from diverse communities...all in a day’s work for enTERPreneurs Marissa Goldstein ‘07 and Adam Goldstein ‘07.
Terp Writer’s Corner: Chayla Jackson ’10
Chayla Jackson’10 pulls from her experience as a lawyer, entrepreneur and overall fierce woman as she wrote her book, “Build a Legit Business.”