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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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The Lowman family poses with Testudo, wearing a Santa suit, in front of a B1G backdrop

Three Generations of Terps: The Lowman Family Legacy at Maryland

For the Lowmans, a connection to the University of Maryland spans more than half a century, linking three generations through education and shared Terp pride.
Alumni Spotlight
From Left to Right: Headshots of Meghan Gilkes '16, Margaret Carroll '95, and Nicole Porcaro '07

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!
Alumni Spotlight , Terp Business Spotlight , Professional development
James Poindexter '23 poses with family and celebratory props for completion of the SMLP program

From Classroom Connection to Cloudforce Career: James Poindexter '23

At UMD, learning is transformative in many ways. For James Poindexter ’23, it launched a career that all started with a conversation after class. 
Alumni Spotlight
Jennifer Jenkins (Class of 2016)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Jennifer Jenkins ’16

Winning a Nobel Prize wasn’t part of Jennifer Jenkins ’16 MBA’s life prospectus growing up –  she was just a kid who loved science.
Alumni Awards
Amy Neugebauer (Class of 2006)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Amy Neugebauer ‘06

When Amy Neugebauer ‘06 started The Giving Square in 2018, she was guided by a singular imperative: “We’re all in this together. We have a responsibility to each other.”
Alumni Awards
A group of Terps pose for the camera at the New York National Networking Night event

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.
Professional development , Events and Programs
Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95

Christopher Koper ’88; M.A. ’92; Ph.D. ’95 uses research and evaluation to help reshape how police departments around the world think about crime and deterrence.
Alumni Awards
Luke Kues (Class of 2025)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Luke Kues ’25

In 2020, Luke Kues ’25 launched True Community, an organization that provides first aid and CPR certification as well as AED training in 20 American cities, and Ghana, Africa.
Alumni Awards
Lyric Amodia (Class of 2025)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Lyric Amodia MBA ’25

During a family visit to Flint, MI, Lyric Amodia MBA ’25 saw the effects of the Flint Water Crisis, firsthand. This drove her to start her nonprofit: The Movement Street (TMS).
Alumni Awards
Jaysson Eicholtz (Class of 1999)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Jaysson Eicholtz ’99

Martin Jaysson Eicholtz ’99 knew that, in order to push the bounds of medical innovation, his company needed a state-of-the art laboratory space. That's where he came in. 
Alumni Awards
Marie Brodsky (Class of 2024)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Marie Brodsky ’24

According to AARP, 40% of older Americans report feeling lonely. Marie Brodsky ’24 decided to make a difference for the millions of older adults in that circumstance.
Alumni Awards
Ram Samudrala, Ph.D. (Class of 1997)

Alumni Excellence Award Recipient: Ram Samudrala, Ph.D. ’97

As a child, Ram Samudrala Ph.D. (’97) has pondered the mysteries of the universe. That sense of wonder led him to later pioneer a technique for predicting disease treatments.
Alumni Awards
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