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.
Turning Ideas Into Impact: 4 Ways the Do Good Campus Made a Difference in 2025
At the University of Maryland, doing good isn’t just a value—it’s a way of life, and 2024–2025 was another record-breaking academic year for social impact on campus and beyond.
Do Good Spotlight: Jessica Nichols ’01
Jessica Nichols '01 balances teaching, advocacy, parenting and nonprofit leadership. With help from the College of Education alum, Columbia Community Care (CCC) has supported...
Do Good Spotlight: Bryan Quinn '01
Bryan Quinn ’01 is known around campus for his office packed to the brim with Star Wars Legos. But, he's also known as someone who is always willing to lend a helping hand—on...
For Mike Luzio ’98, Serving on Board of Trustees Has “Been an Amazing Ride”
Mike Luzio ’98 admits to something that might be a surprise to anyone who’s met the man who’s decked out his basement in enough University of Maryland gear to make Testudo...
Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Austin Walker ’11
Do Good Month, April 1-30, is an opportunity for UMD to highlight the good our alums are doing around their communities!
One Fine Day for Students and Alums in “Intern for a Day” Program
The University Career Center’s Intern for a Day program offers University of Maryland students the chance to spend a day with an alum, getting an inside look at what day-to-day...
Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Eric Glazer ’11
"Do good" means doing something to have a positive benefit that helps others. Even if it's something small that only affects one person, that's still "doing good" and making a...
Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Tessa Trach ’17
Do Good month, April 1-30, is an opportunity for the University of Maryland to highlight the good our alums are doing throughout their communities!
Carlton Arrendell ’84 Reflects on the “Dynamic” Changes He’s Seen in College Park
Carlton Arrendell ’84 isn’t worried about how he’s going to stay involved with the University of Maryland once his time on the UMCP Foundation Board of Trustees ends. He knows...
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!”
Volunteer Leader Awards 2023
Each year, the Alumni Association holds its annual Network Dinner and Awards ceremony as an opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements of our academic, affinity and...