Fall 2022

Post-Grad

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

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

Post-Grad

Blue Ambition

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

Post-Grad

Anju Bist MBA ’98 and group show banana fiber sanitary pads

A Period of Change

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

Post-Grad

Critic Thinking

Vulture Writer Makes Sharp Points on Popular Culture

Post-Grad

Alumni Association News

Directory to You; Stoking Homecoming Spirit

Explorations

Flipping the Channel

New Professor Left Cable News for Climate Data Science

Explorations

The Big Question

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

Explorations

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Big Data ‘Early Alarm’ for Ukraine Abuses

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

Explorations

At Journey’s End, a Warmer Welcome

Researcher Studies How Schools Can Better Integrate Young Unaccompanied Migrants

Explorations

Right in the Nose

Inhaled Vaccine Creates Immunity Where It’s Most Needed

Explorations

A New ‘Script’ for LGTBQ+ Patient Caregivers

Training Program Aims to Improve Mental Health Treatment

Explorations

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How to Make Friends as an Adult—and Keep Them

In New Book, Psychologist Debunks Myths, Offers Tips

Explorations

Signs of the Times

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

Campus Life

Kevin Willard guides Julian Reese through a drill

Fast Break With New Head Hoops Coach

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

Explorations

A ‘Word’ About Research

Museum-based Project Engages Broader Public on Language Science

Campus Life

Talk About an Impressive Season

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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Scott Springmann ’02

Scott Springmann ’02 was named to the board of trustees at Howard Hospital Foundation, which provides philanthropic support to Howard County General Hospital. He is market president and senior vice president for Truist. He is co-chairing the event…

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Alison Buckley MBA ’08

Alison Buckley MBA ’08 was appointed president of SUNY Ulster. She was previously vice president for enrollment management and student affairs for Connecticut State Community Colleges. Buckley received her bachelor's degree from Randolph College, a…

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Raja Sundararajan M.S. ’98

Raja Sundararajan M.S. ’98 was promoted from senior vice president, regulatory and Customer Solutions to executive vice president, external affairs at American Electric Power. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute…

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Alesia Cain ’89

Alesia Cain ’89 was elected vice president of communications by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials’ New York chapter. She is solutions and market development director of Umo.

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David B. Levy MLS ’94

David B. Levy MLS ’94 is the author of “Gluskin Family History” and lectures on the intersection of library studies and Jewish ethics.

Passings

Mary Louise Green ’90

Mary Louise Green ’90 of Caswell Beach, N.C,, died on July 22, 2022,at age 79. She grew up in Denton, Md., and she and her husband, Gene, raised their family in Laurel, Md., then moved to Severn, Md., and to Caswell Beach in 2012. She served on the…

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Hilary Jackler ’03

Hilary Jackler ’03 was selected to serve as vice chair of law firm Kutak Rock. She is managing partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C., and Richmond offices, practicing in the corporate and government services department in the Washington, D.C., office.…

Passings

Dr. Neil W. Brayton ’66

Dr. Neil W. Brayton ’66 of Chestertown, Md., died on July 14, 2022. He was 77 years old. Brayton graduated from Liberty High School in Youngstown, Ohio, where he lettered in basketball, golf and cross country and received 35 basketball scholarship offers.…