Alumni Spotlight: Carla Messina ‘59
In 1959, only two women graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in physics. One of those women — Carla Messina — never expected to travel off the beaten path.
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12
Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12 gained a lot during their time at Maryland -- including each other. But perhaps the most unexpected thing they gained was a new...
Inspiring Terps Under 30
University of Maryland students and alumni are full of Fearless Ideas.
Tasting and Tradition
More than 50 Prince George’s County alumni returned to the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center on April 11 for the annual wine tasting, which also included raffle prizes and mingling...
Member Spotlight: Pary Harris '65
Pary Harris ‘65 has been making scrapbooks for the Maryland men’s basketball team for she-doesn’t-know-how-long. But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill hobby scrapbooks.
What You Need to Know Before Traveling Internationally This Summer
Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, going overseas can be the adventure of a lifetime. Unfortunately, it can also be a threat to your health if you don’t take the...
A Gathering of EnTERPreneurs
From Zest Tea to Under Armour, Terp entrepreneurs are taking the world by storm. To bring together alumni business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, the Alumni...
Alumni Spotlight: Thalia Theodore Washington '00
For Thalia Theodore Washington ’00, her turning point was middle school. As a first-generation American, testing into a high-performing high school changed her trajectory.
The 2 Biggest Ways Technology Takes a Toll on Your Health
There’s no doubt about it: Screens are grabbing our attention at the workplace and beyond. Unfortunately, this all takes its toll on our eyes and ears.
A Nielsen report found...
Alumni Spotlight: Habib Bahari '80
Habib Bahari ’80 is the founder and CEO of Bahari Energy and recently partnered with NASA Goddard to make smart wind tower technology a reality. The project compacts the power...
Terps Take on Annapolis
What does it mean to be an advocate? It may be tweeting at your legislators, bragging about your degree on social media, or even sporting Terp gear.
On February 25, more...
From Reality TV to Washington, DC: Nyree Berry '05
Nyree Berry '05 has travelled across many states and fields—from TV production to communications—thanks to her career.