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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.
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Alumni Spotlight
Sterling resume reflects Maryland’s impact on her life
When Louisiana State’s Angel Reese displayed the “You Can’t See Me” gesture and pointed to her fourth digit where she anticipated the NCAA women’s basketball championship ring to be adorned as the Tigers’ lead over Iowa grew, it created an opportunity that Jennifer Sterling, Ph.D. ’13, could not pass up.
Alumni Spotlight, Professional development
Mentor Monday - Cathy Richards '88
Welcome to Mentor Monday, where we highlight impressive alumni who have been recognized as standout mentors to fellow Terps on UMD’s mentorship and networking platform, Terrapins Connect.
This Monday, we are introducing Cathy Richards.
Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight
Aurora Tights, One of the Most Inclusive Hosiery Brands
Read about UMD alumnae Sydney Parker '16, Imani Rickerby '17 and Jasmine Snead Ferguson '18, MBA/MPP '21, who founded Aurora Tights out of a need to see athletes and performers compete in tights that matched their skin tone.
Alumni Spotlight, Professional development
Mentor Monday - Michaela Taylor ’18
Welcome to Mentor Monday, where we highlight impressive alumni who have been recognized as standout mentors to fellow Terps on UMD’s mentorship and networking platform, Terrapins Connect. Today we highlight graduate Michaela Taylor '18.
Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight, Terp Writers Corner
Terp Insights: From Workaholism to Choice – A High-Achiever’s Story
In this short narrative, Lauren Leftkowitz '98 recalls how she changed her life with the help of a coach. From overload and feeling burnt-out, to a life of choice and purpose.
Alumni Spotlight, General / Other
Two Maryland alums are tackling the challenges posed by wildfires in their research to solve the climate crisis.
Alumni Spotlight, Professional development
Mentor Monday - Matthew Bouchard '11
Welcome to Mentor Monday, where we highlight impressive alumni who have been recognized as standout mentors to fellow Terps on UMD’s mentorship and networking platform, Terrapins Connect. Today we highlight graduate Matthew Bouchard '11.
Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight
All About the Dough - Luke Watson's Vision
With more than 61,000 pizzerias spread like pepperoni across the American landscape, there’s no shortage of competition for your palate. Luke Watson ’18, CEO of Washington, D.C.-based Timber Pizza, thinks he knows what will have you coming back for more.
“Our crust is king,” he says. “We’re all about the dough. It’s a step above the rest.”
Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight
10 for TEN: Hallie Williams '95
Hallie Williams '95, founder of Right Next Door, discusses his advice for starting a journey in entrepreneurship. With vast experience working with new and seasoned entrepreneurs, he consults what it takes to grow successful businesses.
Alumni Spotlight, Professional development, Events and Programs
How to be Fearless: Learning from our Terps Under 30
On the evening of April 3, the University of Maryland Alumni Association and Student Alumni Leadership Council hosted their annual ‘Terps Under 30’ event, which featured four alumni under the age of 30. The event began with a networking hour and reception, and then transitioned into a TED talk-style program, where our four speakers, Alexandra Givan ’16, Thomas Hong ’2020, Rachel Lipman ’15 and Derek Xiao ’19 spoke about their life experiences and how they find themselves moving fearlessly forward.