News & Stories
News & Stories
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.


A look back at the 2024 Pride Mentorship Program
Read on to learn about two mentors and their experiences in the 2024 Terp Pride Mentorship Program!

For Mike Luzio ’98, Serving on Board of Trustees Has “Been an Amazing Ride”
Mike Luzio ’98 admits to something that might be a surprise to anyone who’s met the man who’s decked out his basement in enough University of Maryland gear to make Testudo...

Nova Terps Board Member Spotlight - Jana Bowers, Board Secretary
Join us in celebrating Nova Terps Alumni Network Board Member Jana Bowers, the board secretary! Read to learn more about Jana and her time at UMD.

Terp Writer's Corner - Richie Frieman '01
Richie Frieman ‘01 wrote “The Optimistics”, after interviewing many individuals who have been diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia/Alzheimer’s and their families. Read on to...

Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Austin Walker ’11
Do Good Month, April 1-30, is an opportunity for UMD to highlight the good our alums are doing around their communities!

One Fine Day for Students and Alums in “Intern for a Day” Program
The University Career Center’s Intern for a Day program offers University of Maryland students the chance to spend a day with an alum, getting an inside look at what day-to-day...

Nova Terps Board Member Spotlight - Blake Scherr '06
To better connect you with UMD Alumni in Nova, we are shining the spotlight on our Board members! First up is Blake Scherr '06, NOVA Terps Board President.

Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Eric Glazer ’11
"Do good" means doing something to have a positive benefit that helps others. Even if it's something small that only affects one person, that's still "doing good" and making a...

Do Good Month Volunteer Spotlight - Tessa Trach ’17
Do Good month, April 1-30, is an opportunity for the University of Maryland to highlight the good our alums are doing throughout their communities!

Carlton Arrendell ’84 Reflects on the “Dynamic” Changes He’s Seen in College Park
Carlton Arrendell ’84 isn’t worried about how he’s going to stay involved with the University of Maryland once his time on the UMCP Foundation Board of Trustees ends. He knows...

Stay Fearless With Your Alumni Association
The spark you found at the University of Maryland is still in you. It's time to reignite it.