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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.

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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.

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Terp Love Stories

Shell-ebrate Love: Q&A with Terp Couples

In honor of the return of the Alumni Association Valentine's Dance for the first time in 12 years, we are Shell-ebrating Terp love!

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Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Awards: Legacy Award Recipient Sue Bredekamp ’72, ’76, Ph.D. ’85

Sue Bredekamp ’72, ’76, Ph.D. ’85 is the primary author and editor of “Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs,” the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) text that continues to inform educators about the most effective teaching practices for children from birth through age 8.

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Alumni Awards

Alumni Excellence Awards: Rising Terp Recipient Rick Marving Tamno ’17, ’20

Rick Marving Tamno ’17, ’20 is making sure that no child misses a chance to excel.  He’s the co-founder and executive director of Readers All, which targets first through third graders at an underperforming elementary school in Greenbelt, Maryland.