10 for TEN: Kate Shin '08
After losing her mom to cancer at a young age and having her own challenges with chronic knee and back pain, Kate Shin ‘08 appreciates the value of being healthy.
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.
Deciding If It's Safe to Go Out
Many Maryland businesses that were forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic are now open. That has a lot of people wondering: Is it safe to go out?
Terp Writer’s Corner: Mac Gardner ‘98
Mac Gardner ‘98, Terp alumnus and author of “The Four Money Bears” believes it is never too early to start a conversation with your kids about money.
Alumni Spotlight: Jason Gates ’11
The dark recesses of New York City’s subway system may seem an odd place for a bright idea.
Meet the Staff: Rodney Core
Rodney Core is the Business Coordinator for the University of Maryland Alumni Association.
10 for TEN: Joe Caprara ‘05
Joe is currently the Co-Founder, COO and CTO of Boxton, a Cloud Logistics Platform with the goal of bringing world-class, enterprise level shipping to companies of all sizes.
Meet Your Camp Diamondback Counselors: Mary Bathon, Leena Donaldson and Natalie Ross
In our next installment of our “Meet the Staff” series, we want to introduce you to three members of the Alumni Association staff who are responsible for our new virtual summer...
Terp Traditions: The Basketball Game Flash Mob
When your campus is over 160 years old, it’s next to impossible to find a tradition that hasn’t been created yet.
Alumni Spotlight: Sydney Callahan ‘15
Sydney Callahan ’15 loves the wait that comes with planting garlic, settling a clove into the ground for a long winter’s rest and seeing the leaves begin to wilt in Nevada’s...
Student Spotlight: Daniela Marciano ‘21
Daniela Marciano ‘21 is a general biology student on the pre-professional track at the University of Maryland.
10 for TEN: Nick Kurgansky ‘13
Nick Kurgansky ‘13 decided to leave his government job to become an entrepreneur.
Terp Traditions: Unfurling the Flag
A couple times every year, my father gets together with his old UMD classmates. Reliving their days at Bentley’s (and several drinks into the night), they tell me, “Your younger...