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

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

Class Act

October 06, 2014

Network Exec’s Series Put New Appeal in the Past

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

Features

October 06, 2014

Terp Builds a Motocross Mecca in Southern Maryland

Class Act

October 05, 2014

Features

October 05, 2014

An Honor Aims to Heal a Painful Past

Features

October 05, 2014

Are Today’s Students More Anxious and Depressed Than Ever?

In Brief

October 05, 2014

Questions for Anne Turkos, the university archivist

In Brief

October 05, 2014

Oculus VR CEO’s Vision: UMD in Forefront of Virtual Reality

Class Act

October 05, 2014

Campus Life

October 05, 2014

Class Notes

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70s

Carol Miller Fradkin ’71

Carol Miller Fradkin ’71 has written “What Brings You Joy?,” a collection of thoughts from over 350 people ages 6 to 97, representing more than 30 states and six countries and a variety of backgrounds and occupations. Some are amusing, others are touching…

70s

Andrea Ingram ’71

Andrea Ingram ’71 was honored in September for her quarter-century of service as executive director of Grassroots Crisis Intervention, the nonprofit organization that includes Howard County’s only homeless shelter and a variety of other services.

00s

Julie Schechter ’06

Carolina Academic Press has recently published “Off the Charts Law Summaries: An All-In-One Graphic Outline of the 1L Law School Courses” by Julie Schechter ’06. It’s comprised solely of charts designed to graphically communicate important information in…

80s

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…

80s

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…

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…

00s

Charlotte R. Zilke ’02

Charlotte R. Zilke ’02 is the new director of conventions for the Helicopter Association International (HAI). She most recently served as its manager of convention services and began working for HAI in 2008 as the exhibits coordinator.

Passings

Donald J. Addor ’51

Donald J. Addor ’51 died of heart failure Sept. 18 at Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford, Del., according to The Cape Gazette. He was 89. Born in Washington, D.C., he enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 4, 1943, at the height of World War II. After…