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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.
Terps Writer's Corner - Walt Atkins '72
Terp alum Walt Atkins '72 gives his insights on how to be the best school teacher in our latest Terps Writers Corner.
Terp Writer's Corner - Richie Frieman '01
Richie Frieman ‘01 wrote “The Optimistics”, after interviewing many individuals who have been diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their families. Read on to...
Terp Writer’s Corner: Toni Andrews ‘82
Toni Andrews ‘82, author of “The Road To Second Chance" explores themes of forgiveness, patriotism, and much more. Read on to learn more about about her, her inspiration and her...
Terp Writer's Corner - AJ Cade '17 and 'Your New Journey'
Read on to learn about AJ Cade '17, his mission to show his son what is truly possible, and more!
Terp Writer's Corner - Bill Kennedy's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
Bill Kennedy ‘69, is the Sci-Fi author of three novels, “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Dark Side of the Moon: The Return (a duology), and “Angels in the Desert". He...
Terp Writer's Corner - Kim Johnson's "Invisible Son"
Invisible Son, is Kim Johnson’s ‘03, latest young adult novel, coming after her award-winning debut young project: “This is my America”,
Terp Writer’s Corner: Karen Loucks Rinedollar ’85
Karen Loucks Rinedollar ‘85, author of “Working for Peanuts: The Project Linus Story”, was compelled to help young children in hospitals after reading an article, which prompted...
Unraveling the Secrets of the Pharaohs - Sara Bittner's 'Child of Ra'
Sara Bittner ‘19, a Computer Science major turned author, has been writing since before she was 13. Her novel, “Child of Ra”, was her first time putting her work out for others...
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.
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...