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5 Reasons to Take Control of Your Legacy for Make-a-Will Month

August is National Make A Will Month! No matter your age or where you are in life, there is no better time than now to start making a plan.

 An alum's new book puts plants front and center, unearthing what's fascinating about them for the 8- to 12-year-old audience. Book cover courtesy of Penguin Random House; illustrations by Zoe Ingram

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Writers Corner

Alumna Digs Up the Lowdown on Plants in New Kids’ Book

5 Fun Facts About the Weird, Wonderful World of Foliage, From a Dynamite Tree to the Dead Horse Arum

 Header image that includes two pictures of Jessica Nichols. The picture on the left is of her standing at a Columbia Community Care stand. The picture on the right is a selfie with a caption of her name under the picture with her graduation year, '01.

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Do Good Spotlight: Jessica Nichols ’01

Jessica Nichols '01 balances teaching, advocacy, parenting and nonprofit leadership. With help from the College of Education alum, Columbia Community Care (CCC) has supported more than 170,000 Howard County locals.

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Meet the Alumni Association's Newest Board of Governors Members

The Alumni Association welcomes a new president and 10 new at-large members.

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Key Takeaways from 6 Departing Board Members

Hear from six departing members about their experience serving their alma mater on the Board of Governors.

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Five Terp-Authored Books to Inspire Your Summer Reading

Here are five picks from our top 20 Terp authors to help you celebrate Terp pride and find purpose in your summer readings.


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Terp Business Spotlight

Meet Four Alums Who Turned Campus Lessons into Companies

Whether through academic challenges, student leadership, or the strength of the alumni network, here’s four alums who have turned campus lessons into thriving businesses.

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Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight

Do Good Spotlight: Bryan Quinn '01

Bryan Quinn ’01 is known around campus for his office packed to the brim with Star Wars Legos. But, he's also known as someone who is always willing to lend a helping hand—on campus and around the world.

 From left, School of Public Health Dean Boris Lushniak, Joy Bauer '86 and Head Football Coach Mike Locksley discuss nutrition before a crowd Monday at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center as part of the Alumni Association’s Maryland Masterclass series. Photos by Riley N. Sims

Events and Programs

5 Tips to Healthy Living From ‘Today’ Nutritionist Joy Bauer ’86

Grad Talks With Terps at Alumni Association’s Masterclass Series

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Terp Love Stories

Terp Love Bridges Generations at Valentine's Dance

This year marked the dance’s return after a 12 year hiatus.