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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.
Terp Writer's Corner - Bill Kennedy's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
Bill Kennedy ‘69, is the Sci-Fi author of three novels, “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Dark Side of the Moon: The Return (a duology), and “Angels in the Desert". He...
Cinco formas de celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Terps, ha llegado el momento de celebrar Hispanic Heritage Month!
Five ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Terps, ha llegado el momento de celebrar Hispanic Heritage Month! Here’s five different ways you can celebrate.
Terp Writer's Corner - Kim Johnson's "Invisible Son"
Invisible Son, is Kim Johnson’s ‘03, latest young adult novel, coming after her award-winning debut young project: “This is my America”,
She's making her mark, and it's by design
Grossmueller McClure was on a pre med track in high school. But visits to a family friend’s sample room, complete with multiple types of materials, colors and textures, helped...
Tamno's mission - A better tomorrow
Moving to Maryland in 2007 from his native Cameroon, Rick Marving Tamno '17 wasted little time getting involved in the Frederick community, where he volunteered at the local...
These devoted Terps are UMD fans for life
Scott Van Pelt might be the most famous Maryland sports fan, but the Friedman family is arguably one of its most loyal. Some might even describe them as brand ambassadors.
Alum Uses Artificial Intelligence to Spot and Treat Lung Disease
Before arriving at the University of Maryland, Susan Wood ’84 thought her destiny was to become a doctor. But there was one significant obstacle to that career path: “I’m...
Terp Writer’s Corner: Karen Loucks Rinedollar ’85
Karen Loucks Rinedollar ‘85, author of “Working for Peanuts: The Project Linus Story”, was compelled to help young children in hospitals after reading an article, which prompted...
Alumni Association Welcomes New Board of Governors President and At-Large Members
The new Board of Governors president and at-large members will help oversee the strategic direction and future programming of the Alumni Association.
There's a Terp for That - How Alumni Experts are Uplifting Their Alma Mater
“For University Relations, the goal should be straight forward: take care of the staff, who will be motivated to take care of the alumni."