News & Stories: Alumni Spotlight

July 30, 2021

Learn How to Identify Your Community’s Needs with Ashley Sundquist ‘09

Ashley Sundquist ‘09 has a passion for service, and she found her calling when she noticed a need for help in the homeless community in her home of Santa Monica, California.

Alumni Spotlight

July 27, 2021

Introducing the Jewish Terps Alumni Network

With the many University of Maryland Alumni Association affinity groups, the large presence of Jewish students who have and continue to attend the university, and the strong and...

Alumni Spotlight

July 20, 2021

Creating a Support Group, with Nabila Hijazi ‘20

This class of 2020 alumna did not take a direct path in earning multiple degrees. She went on to earn a Ph.D. while prioritizing her family life.   

Alumni Spotlight

July 19, 2021

Together in their Homeland

This is an Italian love story. It’s not the kind you’d see on the silver screen or read about in a romance novel.

Alumni Spotlight

July 19, 2021

How a Return to SCHOOL Can Prepare Us for a Return to Work

Do you remember what it felt like the first day of school after summer vacation? Although the physical place might not have changed since you were there, it may have felt like a...

Alumni Spotlight

July 15, 2021

Alumni Association Travel Program Inspires a Maryland Couple to See the World

For Sharon Bley ’70 and her husband, Les, adventure awaits every time they receive a new travel brochure from the University of Maryland Alumni Association.

Alumni Spotlight

July 13, 2021

Going Beyond Your Limits, with Adam Reisfield ‘20

This class of 2020 alum is teaching himself something new every day. 

Alumni Spotlight

July 12, 2021

How the Alumni Association Helped Me ‘Thrive’ with Mentoring with Suzanne Freynik ’15

Throughout her academic life, mentorships have helped Suzanne Freynik Ph.D. ’15 find success.

Alumni Spotlight

July 08, 2021

Terps Touring Alaska

Samantha Baker ’97 and her husband, Rob Baker ’96, are seasoned travelers.

Alumni Spotlight

July 06, 2021

Easing the Pressure of Graduation, with Paige Gorodetzky ‘20

This class of 2020 alumna grew as a leader and a networker in her time at the University of Maryland.

Alumni Spotlight

July 01, 2021

Sharing Lessons Learned On and Off the Field

Azizuddin Abdur-Ra’oof ’87 says there’s beauty in playing football, but it’s not because of his many athletic achievements, including scoring 10 touchdowns as a wide receiver...

Alumni Spotlight

June 30, 2021

Incoming Board President Shares His Vision of Terp Connectedness

After over a year of remote programming and distanced interaction, Jeffrey Rivest ’75 is beginning his term as president of the University of Maryland Alumni Association’s Board...

Alumni Spotlight