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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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Terp Writer’s Corner: Briana A. Thomas M.A. ’17

Briana A. Thomas M.A. ’17 has been published in Washingtonian Magazine, the historic Afro-American newspaper, and the Washington Post throughout her journalism career.
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A Chance Encounter Helps Alum Commemorate a WWII Fighter Pilot and Fellow Terp

One day in the early 1950s, Chuck Day ’53 tagged along with a friend of his on an unusual outing: as part of an assignment for an applied psychology class at the University of...
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Friday Five: Conquer Imposter Syndrome

Welcome to the Friday Five, a roundup of the best your Alumni Association and other UMD communities have to offer. From the latest events to fun facts, here are essentials in...
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The Secret to Making Friends as an Adult

I've lived my 20s as a part-time nomad, flip-flopping between New York City and Washington, D.C., wandering around Haiti for two summers, and spending six months in Trinidad and...
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Event Recap: Homecoming Service Project

This year, the University of Maryland Alumni Association kicked off Homecoming week by gathering Terps to give back.
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10 for TEN: Michelle Riley ’12

It’s time to make yourself a priority. Michelle Riley ’12, founder of Fierce and Fit, customizes online training and nutrition plans to empower women at all stages of life to...
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Friday Five: Gear Up for the Penn State Tailgate

Welcome to the Friday Five, a roundup of the best your Alumni Association and other UMD communities have to offer. From the latest events to fun facts, here are essentials in...
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3 Ways Employers Can Advance Mental Health Accommodations

It has become increasingly clear, through conversations on social media, many organizations are still missing the mark when it comes to being inviting, accommodating workplaces...
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10 for TEN: Amy Yip ’04

Amy Yip ’04, who graduated from the University of Maryland with dual degrees in computer science and communications, leads the way for ambitious women to succeed. 
2021 Alumni Award Winners

And the Winner Is...

The Volunteer Leadership Conference, hosted annually by the University of Maryland Alumni Association, is an opportunity to gather with our alumni network leaders across the...
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Meet the Staff: Erica Lane

Meet Erica, the Alumni Association’s Manager of Volunteer Programs. Outside of work, you can find her in the kitchen baking a sweet treat, or belting out the lyrics to one of...
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Friday Five: Cheer on the Terps this Saturday!

Welcome to the Friday Five, a roundup of the best your Alumni Association and other UMD communities have to offer. From the latest events to fun facts, here are essentials in...
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