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Maryland Today

Fall 2024

Lung illustration with bellhop outline inside. Viruses throughout

Features

September 06, 2024
A groundbreaking UMD researcher investigating how respiratory infections spread asks volunteers to check in—and get sick for science.
Purple Line track being laid on campus

Parting Shot

September 06, 2024
Newly Laid Tracks for Purple Line Curve Up to Campus Drive
four students leap over four others on stage during step show

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
collage of musical acts

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024
Alum Brings Big Concerts to Sin City
Large group of young people taking a selfie

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024
Tailgates, Touchdowns and Togetherness
cartoon lock that says "fake"

Explorations

September 06, 2024
System Could Derail Video Fakes, Deep or Shallow
collision of Lego cars

Explorations

September 06, 2024
From Sidewalks to Streetlights, Common Features Shown in Google’s Tech Linked to Crash Frequency
Robert Stewart poses with arms crossed

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
astronaut on the moon

Explorations

September 06, 2024
Physicist Who Helped Send Mirrors to Moon on Apollo 11 Prepares to Launch an Improved Model
Esports athletes with arms folded looking at the camera

Campus Life

September 06, 2024
Women’s, Nonbinary Esports Teams Change the Game in Conference Competitions

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Passings

Martin Joseph Higgins M.A. ’63, Ph.D. ’67

Martin Joseph Higgins M.A. ’63, Ph.D. ’67, formerly of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and Beaufort, South Carolina, died on May 21, 2024, at age 86. Higgins graduated from Harrisburg Catholic High School, attended St. Francis University in Loretto and…
Craig P. Abod

80s

Craig P. Abod ’86

Craig P. Abod ’86, president and founder of Carahsoft Technology, was named to Virginia Business’ Power 50 of the state’s most powerful executives. He started the privately owned IT and cybersecurity solutions provider in 2004; it landed at No. 45 on…
Joanne Amorosi

70s

Joanne Amorosi ’79, M.A. ’81

Joanne Amorosi ’79, M.A. ’81 completed her 30-year career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by overseeing the development of its National Environmental Museum and Education Center, which recently won the Historical Preservation and Exhibits…
Jonathan L. Lewis

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…
Laura Hamilton

10s

Laura Hamilton ’11

Laura Hamilton ’11 was named senior vice president of Performance Trust. She most recently served as vice president of corporate services at OTC Markets Group.
Regina (Muhammad) Webb

00s

Regina (Muhammad) Webb ’06

Regina (Muhammad) Webb ’06, a Baltimore-based community program manager for Kaiser Permanente, was named one of The (Baltimore) Daily Record’s 2024 Leading Women Under 40. The list celebrates women who are 40 years old or younger for their professional…
Jeff Brewster

00s

Jeff Brewster ’02

Jeff Brewster ’02, director of infrastructure at SS&C Advent/Black Diamond Wealth Platform, was named an Ultimate Tech Leader by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Passings

Mary Louise Lucas ’57

Mary Louise Lucas ’57 died on May 21, 2024, in Columbia, Maryland. Raised in University Park, she attended the Academy of Notre Dame before graduating from UMD. Her love of sports led her to become a physical education teacher and coach at Bladensburg…