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Members of the Northern Virginia Terps Alumni Network pose with Testudo mascot and AA executive director

Alumni Spotlight, Volunteer Spotlight, Events and Programs

Five Volunteer Leader Awardees Making a Difference in their Terp Communities

The Volunteer Leadership Conference Awards on Oct. 2 recognized five ways volunteers are spreading Terp pride and alumni excellence. Whether by hosting Do Good Service events, or serving to bridge students and alums, these leaders are helping alums across the nation move Forward.

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Events and Programs

Fall 2026 Event Preview

The fall season is known as a time for gatherings and tradition. The University of Maryland Alumni Association continues its mission to bring alums together and celebrate what it means to be a Terp.

Terp Academy pennant with reto Testudo, surrounded by photos of Terps engaging in experiential learning, with Testudo mascot, and McKeldin mall

Events and Programs

Class Is Back in Session: 5 Reasons to Experience Maryland Like Never Before

This isn’t your typical day of lectures—it’s a choose-your-own-adventure through some of the most fascinating corners of campus.

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Professional development, Events and Programs

One Night, One Network: Terps Unite for First-Ever Nationwide Networking Event

On one night earlier this year, more than 500 Terps across the country did something simple but powerful: they showed up for each other.

Amira Abujuma ’27 speaks to the audience with a Terp Talks sign behind her

Events and Programs

Forward for Bold and Brave Solutions in AI at the University of Maryland

At “Maryland Minds: Shaping the Future of AI,” faculty and students gave TED-Talk-style presentations.

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Events and Programs

Your Guide to Homecoming 2025

Learn ways to make the most of the full week of festivities, Oct. 26 - Nov. 1. We can't wait to welcome you home.

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

Terps enjoying crabs with friends and other alumni

Volunteer Spotlight, Events and Programs

Alums Crack Crabs, Celebrate Terp Spirit

For Maryland graduates who have never been to an Alumni Association Crab Feast, let Brad Hench ’75 explain what’s on the menu.“There’s crab, crab and more crab!”

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Events and Programs

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 blood cells, totaling 40 productive units–exceeding the Alumni Association’s goal of 36.

Thomas Hong ’2020, Alexandra Givan ’16, Rachel Lipman ’15 and Derek Xiao ’19 posing for a photo at Terps Under 30

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.