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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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Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Johnson ‘10

Ever since he was a teenager, Anthony Johnson ’10 has wanted a career in sports management. 
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Doing Good with Sid Chakravarthy ‘13

Scientists hope to soon produce a vaccine that prevents the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). When that day comes, Sid Chakravarthy ’13 and his company, StaTwig, could be...
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Doing Good with Le-Marie Thompson ‘01

As a senior product manager for a satellite communications company, Le-Marie Thompson ’01 spent years developing devices to help people in crisis communicate.
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Doing Good with Woody Derricks ‘97

When Woody Derricks ’97 began his career as a financial advisor in California, three of his first five clients were same-sex couples. 
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Alumni Spotlight: Adam Wenchel '99

Adam Wenchel ’99 wasn’t necessarily hardwired for a career in computer science, but formative experiences at the University of Maryland led to some major reprogramming....
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Alumni Spotlight: Cate Luzio ’97

When former financial services executive Cate Luzio ’97 launched Luminary NYC in 2018, she kept a running list of success stories growing out of her women-oriented...
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Alumni Spotlight: Carla Messina ‘59

In 1959, only two women graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in physics. One of those women — Carla Messina — never expected to travel off the beaten path.
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Alumni Spotlight: Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12

Nathan Glenn ’12 and Anna (McGucken) Glenn ’12 gained a lot during their time at Maryland -- including each other. But perhaps the most unexpected thing they gained was a new...
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Member Spotlight: Pary Harris '65

Pary Harris ‘65 has been making scrapbooks for the Maryland men’s basketball team for she-doesn’t-know-how-long. But these aren’t your run-of-the-mill hobby scrapbooks.
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Alumni Spotlight: Thalia Theodore Washington '00

For Thalia Theodore Washington ’00, her turning point was middle school. As a first-generation American, testing into a high-performing high school changed her trajectory.
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Alumni Spotlight: Habib Bahari '80

Habib Bahari ’80 is the founder and CEO of Bahari Energy and recently partnered with NASA Goddard to make smart wind tower technology a reality. The project compacts the power...
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From Reality TV to Washington, DC: Nyree Berry '05

Nyree Berry '05 has travelled across many states and fields—from TV production to communications—thanks to her career.
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