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.

Alumni Excellence Awards: Rising Terp Recipient Catalina Mejía ’18
Catalina Mejía ’18 is a content manager at Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, whose AI Studio allows users to create customized chatbots that...

Alumni Excellence Awards: EnTERPreneur Award Recipient Joshua Jeffries MBA ’11
Joshua Jeffries MBA ’11 is helping lead efforts to cut healthcare costs. The entrepreneur, health reform strategist, and employee benefit professional is pioneering what’s...

Alumni Excellence Awards: Research Award Recipient Fang-Zhen Teng Ph.D '05
Fang-Zhen Teng Ph.D. ’05 has taken isotopic understandings to new pinnacles. He’s a pioneer in non-traditional isotopes, which considers elements beyond the more commonly...

Black & Gold Friday Sale
Celebrate this holiday season by spreading Terp pride. As part of our Black & Gold Friday sale, alums can find the perfect gift for their friends and family. Here's a quick...

Giving back, in TERPetuity
Just three weeks into his freshman year, Rocky Lopes ’80 began his lifelong passion for the University of Maryland and the Alumni Association.

Back to College Park: Plan Your Homecoming Weekend Visit
Terps from around the globe are headed back to College Park this fall for Homecoming 2024. Get the most out of your stay with this itinerary, sure to deliver some Terp Tingles.

Celebrating Terps: Recap of the 2024 Alumni Association Volunteer Leader Awards Dinner
On September 6, the University of Maryland Alumni Association hosted its highly anticipated Volunteer Leader Awards Dinner, honoring the outstanding contributions of Terp alumni...

Nova Terps Board Spotlight - Sanjay Tolani
Up next from your NOVA Terps Board: Sanjay Tolani '94, Vice President

Terps at Work: Melisa Jangbahadur '24
Melisa Jangbahadur's '24 time at the University of Maryland equipped her with a strong foundation in electrical engineering, leading to an internship and subsequent full-time...

August is National Make-a-Will Month: How you can make a difference at UMD
August is National Make-A-Will Month! Learn how you can make a difference at UMD.

Terps Writer's Corner - Walt Atkins '72
Terp alum Walt Atkins '72 gives his insights on how to be the best school teacher in our latest Terps Writers Corner.