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Post-Grad

A Request to Stamp Out ‘Coarseness’ and ‘Misbehavior’

September 14, 2022

On Centennial of UMD Hiring First Dean of Women, Peek at President’s Letter to Her

Post-Grad

Blue Ambition

September 14, 2022

Food Chemist Perks Up Palette of M&Ms, Other Candies

Post-Grad

A Period of Change

September 14, 2022

Alum’s Banana Fiber Menstrual Pads Offer Accessible Solution to Girls and Women in India

Post-Grad

Critic Thinking

September 14, 2022

Vulture Writer Makes Sharp Points on Popular Culture

Post-Grad

Alumni Association News

September 14, 2022

Directory to You; Stoking Homecoming Spirit

Explorations

The Big Question

September 14, 2022

What’s the Best or Worst Fictionalized Depiction of Your Field in Film, TV or a Book?

Explorations

Flipping the Channel

September 14, 2022

New Professor Left Cable News for Climate Data Science

Explorations

At Journey’s End, a Warmer Welcome

September 14, 2022

Researcher Studies How Schools Can Better Integrate Young Unaccompanied Migrants

Explorations

Big Data ‘Early Alarm’ for Ukraine Abuses

September 14, 2022

System Analyzes Millions of Tweets Daily to Quickly Pinpoint Atrocities, Refugee Flows

Explorations

Right in the Nose

September 14, 2022

Inhaled Vaccine Creates Immunity Where It’s Most Needed

Explorations

A New ‘Script’ for LGTBQ+ Patient Caregivers

September 14, 2022

Training Program Aims to Improve Mental Health Treatment

Explorations

How to Make Friends as an Adult—and Keep Them

September 14, 2022

In New Book, Psychologist Debunks Myths, Offers Tips

Explorations

Signs of the Times

September 14, 2022

Dean’s Expert Testimony Illuminates Texas ‘No Guns’ Case

Explorations

A ‘Word’ About Research

September 14, 2022

Museum-based Project Engages Broader Public on Language Science

Campus Life

Fast Break With New Head Hoops Coach

September 14, 2022

Get to Know Kevin Willard Through a Rapid-Fire Q&A

Campus Life

Talk About an Impressive Season

September 14, 2022

Men’s Lacrosse Team Captures NCAA Title—and We’ve Got the Final Words (and Tweets) on It

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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70s

Tim Kurkjian ’78

Tim Kurkjian ’78 was inducted into the sportswriters wing of Baseball’s Hall of Fame. He started his career in 1979 with the Washington Star, and two years later was the Rangers beat writer for the Dallas Morning News. After four years in Texas, Kurkjian…

10s

Meg Eden Kuyatt ’12, MFA ’16

Meg Eden Kuyatt ’12, MFA ’16 is the author of “Good Different,” a middle-grade novel in verse that tells the story of a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate her difference. It will be published by Scholastic in March 2023.

10s

Nathaniel Kaine M.P.M. ’19

Nathaniel Kaine M.P.M. ’19 was appointed chief of staff for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Kaine is a Marine Corps reservist who also served as an assistant operations officer for the Black Sea Rotational Force. He received a bachelor's degree in…

Passings

Richard Wayne Beckner Ph.D. ’75

Richard Wayne Beckner Ph.D. ’75, 89, of Carlisle, Pa., died on Aug. 23, 2022. He graduated from Codorus Township High School, where he was captain of the debate team. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served on active duty, then in the Air Force…

00s

Jason Kiviat ’09

Jason Kiviat ’09 was named chief financial officer of Outbrain, a web recommendation platform. He was previously the company’s vice president, FP&A and investor relations. Kiviat received his CPA license in New York in 2011.

90s

Wendy Smooth M.A. ’97, Ph.D. ’01

Wendy Smooth M.A. ’97, Ph.D. ’01 was named senior provost for inclusive excellence at the Ohio State University. She was previously associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Passings

John P. Kammerer ’60

John P. Kammerer ’60 died on Aug. 5, 2022. He was 84 years old. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in economics, beginning his lifelong collection of Terrapin memorabilia. As an active Alum, he was supportive of the University,…

00s

Eliza Wiggins ’06

Eliza Wiggins ’06 joined the International Gaming Institute of the University of Las Vegas community programs manager. She previously led alumni, donor and community advancement strategy for the University of California San Diego’s advancement.