Painting a New Landscape: Alum’s Organization Brings Together Women Artists of Color
Sasha-Loriene McClain ’12 likes to joke that she was the world’s briefest studio art major.
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.
Meet the Board of Governors: The Honorable Carlos F. Acosta '85, M.A. '91
As a student at the University of Maryland, Carlos F. Acosta ’85, M.A. ’91 saw plenty of parking tickets, but not because he was a campus scofflaw.
Meet the Black Alumni Weekend Steering Committee
The University of Maryland’s inaugural Black Alumni Weekend will welcome Terps back to College Park to celebrate with friends, reconnect with fellow classmates, and enjoy a...
Meet the Board of Governors: Bert Williams ’96
When he walked across the stage at graduation 26 years ago, Bert Williams ’96 received two items: a certificate for his criminal justice degree and a University of Maryland...
Get to Know Lakisha Ann Woods '97 — Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Architects
Lakisha Ann Woods ’97, CAE, is the executive vice president and chief executive officer of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a dynamic network of more than 94,000...
Meet the Board of Governors: Theodore “Ted” A. Offit ’77
The University of Maryland was a fond but distant memory for attorney Theodore “Ted” A. Offit ’77 when he traveled to Philadelphia 20 years ago to open his law firm’s third office.
10 for TEN: Lori Steenhoek ’05
Award-winning 3-D artist Lori Steenhoek ’05 is the founder of Capital Pixel, specializing in real estate and architectural visualization design.
10 for TEN: Angie Dobransky ’87
Angie Dobransky ’87, founder of RAD Strategic Partners, Inc and co-author of “Life Lessons in Success,” coaches people on how to maximize their success.
Celebrating Women Terp Businesses
A nationally recognized celebration in March, Women's History Month originated in 1981, coinciding with the anniversary of an 1857 women’s strike for better pay and working...
Alumni Profile: Deanna Perlmutter-Tarulli '89
By Rich Cohen '87, Immediate Past President of the NNJ Terps Network
When I heard that the Alumni Association wanted each regional network to spotlight an alumna for Women’s...
Mike Luzio ’98: One of UMD’s Loudest Cheerleaders
Mike Luzio ’98 doesn’t just say he loves the University of Maryland — he displays his boundless zeal for all things Terps throughout his family’s New Jersey house, from the...
Meet the Board of Governors: Marguerita “Rita” Cheng ‘91, ‘93
The first time Marguerita “Rita” Cheng ‘91, ‘93 set foot on the University of Maryland campus was for freshman orientation.