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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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Coaches Corner | Photos of 4 coaches

Alumni Spotlight, Professional development

Meet the Experts in Your Corner

Hear from five of the Coaches Corner alums to find out what coaching is, and how it helps Terps support Terps.

Terp Business Directory | Meghan Gilkes '16 | Margaret Caroll '95 | Nicole Porcaro '07

Alumni Spotlight, Terp Business Spotlight, Professional development

Built by Terps: How Three Female Founders became EnTERPreneurs

Discover three accomplished University of Maryland Alumni who have built successful, purpose-driven business ventures across various industries!

A group of Terps pose for the camera at the New York National Networking Night event

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.

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Professional development

Bridging Generations: UMD's enTERPreneur Mentorship Program

Read about how the enTERPreneur Mentorship Program is creating special bonds between students and their mentors, such as the connection between Kyon Winston-Bey ’27 and Bill Smith ’81.

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Alumni Spotlight, Professional development

Hope, Renewal and Transformation - The Robert Kelly Story

As president of the University of Portland since July 2022, Robert Kelly ‘05 is the first layperson and the first person of color to lead the private Catholic institution that sits on a scenic bluff overlooking Oregon’s Willamette River.

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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.

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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.

A smiling Matthew Bouchard, UMD class of 2011.

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.

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.

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Professional development, Events and Programs

Six Reasons to Join Terps Thrive in 2023

New year, new you! Whether you are setting out to crush fitness goals, volunteer in your community, or simply get up with one less alarm in the morning - the start of a new year is always a great refresh.

Lucky for you, your Alumni Association has been thinking about how we can continue to bolster support for our alums, and in this new year, we have something special for all of our women-identifying Terps ready to tackle their future with energy and support.