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Fall 2014

Tyrone Brooks in a Pirates baseball uniform, holding a baseball bat

Class Act

October 06, 2014
wires and light emitting diodes cover a very small six legged robot sitting on a shiny surface

Innovation

October 06, 2014
Researcher Creates Microbots Inspired by Insects
Brad Craddock Running up to kick a football

Campus Life

October 06, 2014
Aussie Transplant Takes Steps to Become NCAA Standout
Wrought iron red M Gate against brick outside of Maryland Stadium.

Campus Life

October 06, 2014
Alum With Dyslexia Helps Provide Textbook Alternatives
Dirk Hoogstra

Class Act

October 06, 2014
Network Exec’s Series Put New Appeal in the Past
Michele Lamprakos sits on a high black studio chair sketchbook in hand. one of Michele's sketches is superimposed on the background.

Innovation

October 06, 2014
Raymond Sedwick, associate professor of aerospace engineering

Innovation

October 06, 2014
New UMD Center Seeks to Limit Junk in Orbit
Our North star here is setting up our kids to go to college, through college, and back to Detroit

Class Act

October 06, 2014
Alumna Leads Teach for America to Revitalize Hometown
Terp F2014 Feature moto

Features

October 06, 2014
Terp Builds a Motocross Mecca in Southern Maryland
Wrought iron red M Gate against brick outside of Maryland Stadium.

Class Act

October 05, 2014
Terp F2014 Feature Bias

Features

October 05, 2014
An Honor Aims to Heal a Painful Past
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Features

October 05, 2014
Are Today’s Students More Anxious and Depressed Than Ever?
Halloween costumes

In Brief

October 05, 2014
Questions for Anne Turkos, the university archivist
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In Brief

October 05, 2014
Oculus VR CEO’s Vision: UMD in Forefront of Virtual Reality
Wrought iron red M Gate against brick outside of Maryland Stadium.

Class Act

October 05, 2014
Wrought iron red M Gate against brick outside of Maryland Stadium.

Campus Life

October 05, 2014

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Diallo Noel Williams ’05

Diallo Noel Williams ’05 married Teresa Heather Walker on Aug. 23 at the Green Building, an event space in Brooklyn. He is a facility rentals coordinator and technician at the Downtown Community Television Center in Manhattan. He has also directed and…

Passings

Bedford Cook Glascock ’51

Bedford Cook Glascock ’51, an insurance agent in Southern Maryland, died Sept. 8, according to Southern Maryland News Net. Raised on Strathmore Farm in Solomons, he attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy and at the age of 16 enrolled in the University…

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Bill Perry ’75, M.S. ’78

Bill Perry ’75, M.S. ’78 has been named director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Directorate of Standards and Guidance. He most recently served as deputy director in the Directorate of Standards and Guidance. In his new role, Perry…

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John W. “Jack” McClean ’66

Retired banker John W. “Jack” McClean ’66 was honored in September for his 50 years of continuous active service to the Providence (Md.) Volunteer Fire Company.

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Brad Tyndall ’83

Brad Tyndall ’83 has written “Touching God: A Journey, A Guide to Mysticism in Christianity and Islam,” following years of giving presentations to Rotary Clubs, churches and other organizations on “The Loving Side of Islam.” He is the vice president of…

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Jessica “Jessy” Katz ’11

Jessica “Jessy” Katz ’11 competed this summer on “The Voice Israel.” It’s nearly identical in format to the American version of the TV show. Niece of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, she’s been singing in Tel Aviv since immigrating there…

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Sandra A. Sheets ’83

Sandra A. Sheets ’83, an attorney specializing in wills, trusts and estates at GrayRobinson, P.A., was recognized in Florida Trend‘s annual Legal Elite special report. The list represents fewer than 2 percent of the active Florida Bar members practicing…

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Dr. Jonathan D. Solomon ’95

Dr. Jonathan D. Solomon ’95 will be on TrueVision 3D Surgical’s Scientific Advisory Board at the American Academy of Opthalmology trade show in October in Chicago.