News & Stories

May 03, 2023

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 , Terp Business Spotlight , Terp Writers Corner

May 02, 2023

University of Maryland Alumni Association Blood Drive Offers Terps Chance to Do Good

During the Alumni Association’s inaugural blood drive, held in affiliation with the American Red Cross, 59 participants donated 38 units of whole blood and two units of red...

Events and Programs

May 02, 2023

Alums Take on Climate Change

Two Maryland alums are tackling the challenges posed by wildfires in their research to solve the climate crisis.

Alumni Spotlight , General / Other

May 01, 2023

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,...

Alumni Spotlight , Professional development

April 24, 2023

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,...

Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight

April 21, 2023

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...

Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight

April 13, 2023

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 Spotlight , Professional development , Events and Programs

April 03, 2023

For One Alum, Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs Are the Stuff of Childhood Memories–And A New Book

As a young girl growing up in Bristol, Conn., Teresa Wallack Waldron ’83 always eagerly awaited her family’s Easter tradition: decorating pysanky eggs. Waldron’s Ukrainian...

March 29, 2023

Terp Writer’s Corner: Colin Duncan '97

Colin Duncan '97, author of Stumbling Into Success is Good. Having a Plan is Better, has spent a lot of time in the professional services industry. He says he “stumbled into...

Terp Writers Corner

March 09, 2023

P.K. Daniel - Mastering the Words

Los Angeles-based P.K. Daniel '85 has worked hard to become an influential sports journalist. She now serves as a role model for young women looking to break into the...

Alumni Spotlight

February 22, 2023

Beyond the Spotlight: Jarrod Lee's Rise to Stardom

There are few greater thrills than seeing your chamber opera performed at New York’s Kennedy Center. Just ask Jarrod Lee ’10 M.M., who wrote the libretto – or text – for...

Alumni Spotlight

February 17, 2023

When Terrapins Connect

Danilo de Sousa Nhantumbo, M.A. ’18, and Chris Light ’92 ‘93 are both entrepreneurs, working in their respective fields to improve life for others.

Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight