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
News & Stories: Alumni Spotlight
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...
Maryland Pride with Jake Amster ‘20
This class of 2020 alumnus used his college years to step outside his comfort zone, and is forever thankful for his four years at the University of Maryland.
A Sports-Loving Alum Reconnects through Athletics
As a teenager, Daniel Rochkind ’98 came to the University of Maryland intending to learn how to cover sports as a journalist.
An Alumni Legislator’s Prince George’s County Roots Began at UMD
Wanika Fisher ’10 has never hesitated to speak out...
Setting Early Career Goals, with Rahila Olanrewaju ‘20
This class of 2020 alumna came to the United States from Nigeria as a six year-old.
The Maryland Way, with Edom Mesfein ‘20
This class of 2020 alumna committed to UMD before touring the school, but could not have been happier with her choice.
Rekindling a Love of UMD through the Alumni Association
Growing up a lacrosse player in Boston, it was almost inevitable that Mike Mellor ’00 would eventually fall in love with the University of Maryland and its legendary lacrosse...
How to Choose Your Path, with Noah Gross ‘20
This class of 2020 alumnus was set on becoming a sports reporter coming into college.
Cherishing Your Four Years, with Olivia Mandell ‘20
This class of 2020 alumna is no stranger to working with former Terps. Her efforts working with UMD alumni in the business world helped her realize the direction she wanted to...
Board President Reflects on Difficult But Transformational Year
For some, assuming a leadership position just before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted globally might have been an insurmountable obstacle.
Using Your Resources, with Aidan Benderly ‘20
This class of 2020 alumnus participated in the honors college for Cybersecurity and used music to branch out socially. He now works for one of the top investment banks in the...