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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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Hard Work Pays Off, with Paige Harootunian ‘20

This class of 2020 alumna remained focused on her work over quarantine. She used her free time to enhance her public relations skills, and she now helps nonprofits full-time.   
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Blog Posts from the Class of 2020

As we wrap up our Class of 2020 series, check out these blog posts featuring fellow alums from your cohort! Read about Terps reminiscing about their undergraduate days to...
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Meet 2021 SALC Vice President of Administration, Athena Sackleh ‘22

Athena Sackleh ‘22 is a neurobiology and human physiology major originally from Hereford, Maryland. She is a Terp legacy and shares a passion for Maryland with her father who...
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Friday Five: Your Next Road Trip

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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Terp Writer’s Corner: Bob Irelan ‘60

Following 10 years of newspaper and magazine reporting and editing, including stints at The Wall Street Journal and Nation's Business magazine in Washington, DC, Irelan ‘60...
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Emphasizing Mental Health, with Adam Ehrenberg ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus chose to pursue his master’s degree in College Park after attending Harvard for undergrad studies.
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Finding Hope: Two Terps Launch Foundation to Help Fight Son’s Rare Disease

The warning signs started three months after Hannah (Lowe) Corman ’05 and her husband, Mark Corman MBA ’04, welcomed their second son into the world.
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Loving the Language of Numbers

With three degrees in mathematics, there’s no question Calandra Tate Moore M.S. ’03, Ph.D. ’07 excels in numbers.
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10 for TEN: Aliya Thomas ‘97

Going from model, to mom, to entrepreneur, Aliya Thomas ’97 knows the importance of a powerful wardrobe. Spending 20+ years in a “non-inclusive fashion industry,” she has...
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Friday Five: The Terrapin Taste Fest Is Back!

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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Meet 2021 SALC Vice President of Membership, Shannon Cleary ‘22

Shannon Cleary ‘22 is from Orange County, California and studies public policy with a concentration in nonprofit leadership and a minor in arts leadership.
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Never Giving Up, with Adith Thummalapalli ‘20

This class of 2020 alumnus does not see his disability as an obstacle. He spent his time at UMD advocating for others like him. 
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