Fall 2024

Lung illustration with bellhop outline inside. Viruses throughout

September 06, 2024

A groundbreaking UMD researcher investigating how respiratory infections spread asks volunteers to check in—and get sick for science.

Parting Shot

September 06, 2024

Newly Laid Tracks for Purple Line Curve Up to Campus Drive

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Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History

Isaac Hirsch and Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" set

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

After 9 Wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ History Grad to Return for Tournament of Champions

Katie Labor outside brick house with red door

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

Alumna Investigates the Small Histories in Charm City’s Houses

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

Alum Brings Big Concerts to Sin City

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Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

Tailgates, Touchdowns and Togetherness

Explorations

September 06, 2024

System Could Derail Video Fakes, Deep or Shallow

Explorations

September 06, 2024

From Sidewalks to Streetlights, Common Features Shown in Google’s Tech Linked to Crash Frequency

Explorations

September 06, 2024

Criminologist, Once Convicted, Studies Ripple Effects of Legal System Involvement

pixelated people use devices with varying amounts of battery life: 80%, 4%, 100%

Explorations

September 06, 2024

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

blue radiation emerges from the UMD reactor

Explorations

September 06, 2024

Maryland’s Little-Known Nuclear Reactor Observes a Half-Century of Fission

Atmospheric and oceanic science Associate Professor Tim Canty, UMD President Darryll J. Pines and College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean Amitabh Varshney discuss the technology behind a newly installed water level sensor

Explorations

September 06, 2024

Researchers, Local Leaders to Track Real-time Data in State’s Waterfront Communities

Explorations

September 06, 2024

Physicist Who Helped Send Mirrors to Moon on Apollo 11 Prepares to Launch an Improved Model

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Campus Life

September 06, 2024

Women’s, Nonbinary Esports Teams Change the Game in Conference Competitions

Class Notes

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90s

Jonathan L. Lewis ’92, M.P.M. ’93

Antitrust and consumer protection attorney Jonathan L. Lewis ’92, M.P.M. ’93 joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as counsel in its Washington, D.C., office. He previously worked at Lowenstein Sandler LLP and earned his law degree from the University of…

90s

Sach Sankpal M.S. ’99

Sach Sankpal M.S. ’99 was promoted from senior vice president and chief growth and transformation officer to president of Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls.

80s

Howard W. Kingsley ’83

Howard W. Kingsley ’83 joined Tannenbaum Helpern as a partner Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. He has extensive expertise in New York and federal courts in real estate, commercial, and construction litigation involving mortgage foreclosures,…

Passings

Raphael Haran Mingo ’00

Raphael Haran Mingo ’00 died on May 7, 2024, at the age of 48 at Washington Hospital Center. He graduated from Laurel High School and majored in engineering at UMD, where he interned at Verizon, the company where he spent his career, eventually becoming…

90s

Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb Ph.D. ’93

Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb Ph.D. ’93 was named the founding chair of the new Department of Computer Science at the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering. Previously, he served 15 years as professor and chair of the…

90s

Christopher Jones Ph.D. ‘97

Christopher Jones Ph.D. ‘97 was elected to the board of Norfolk Southern Corp. He is a former corporate vice president and president of the technology services sector of Northrop Grumman Corp.

90s

Brett Kleger ’92

Brett Kleger ’92 was appointed chief executive officer of Inspire, an online health community and real-world data platform. He was most recently CEO of Datacubed Health and chief commercial officer and chief operating officer at DrugDev. Kleger holds a…

Passings

Jeremiah "Jerry" Francis Durkin ’86

Jeremiah "Jerry" Francis Durkin ’86, Kennebunk, Maine, and North Port, Florida, died in Sarasota, Fla., on June 9, 2024, following a short illness. He was 92. He grew up in Somersworth and Dover, N.H. and graduated from Dover High. Durkin served in the…