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Whether you're shopping near or far, chances are there's an enTERPreneur who's innovated and pushed Forward a way to turn their idea into a business. 

Celebrate this holiday season by spreading Terp pride. As part of our Black & Gold Friday sale, alums can find the perfect gift for their friends and family. Here's a quick roundup on this year's deals. All sales will run through Monday, Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

For Miles Morrow ’73, the seeds of a lifetime of service were planted at the University of Maryland. Though he spent much of his time working to put himself through school, the diversity of the campus community and the people he met there—including his future wife—shaped how he saw the world and his role in it.

The next time a student veers off the busy path to study in the Memorial Chapel Garden, Lieutenant Colonel Brooks Tucker ’87 hopes they will take a moment to read the plaque by the bench, nestled among the greenery and historic brick backdrop. It honors Captain William P. Delaney ’86, a member of the United States Marine Corps who perished in 1993 during military flight operations.

Senior Executive Director Jessica Roberts '02 

As a Terp, there’s much to be proud of in the realm of AI–the university leads the charge as a top 10 public university for AI in the classroom, through cutting-edge research and beyond.

These honorees demonstrate the impact of a Maryland education put into action, and inspire us all to move Forward.

At the University of Maryland, doing good isn’t just a value—it’s a way of life, and 2024–2025 was another record-breaking academic year for social impact on campus and beyond.

Learn ways to make the most of the full week of festivities, Oct. 26 - Nov. 1. We can't wait to welcome you home.

From hosting service events to revitalizing their local alumni community, these volunteers are inspiring Terp pride across the nation.