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

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

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

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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00s

Madieu Williams ’03

Madieu Williams ’03 joined Eagle Title as a settlement officer. He previously worked in corporate and nonprofit organizations,and has an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore School of…

90s

Brett Schulman ’95

Cava Group CEO Brett Schulman ’95 and his partners—including former UMD student Ted Xenochirstos—received the Legendary SWaN Award from SWaN & Legend Venture Partners. The original Mediterranean fast-casual brand opened its original full-service…

Passings

Sheila A. Rovelstad ’72

Sheila A. Rovelstad ’72 died on May 20, 2024, in Venice, Florida, at the age of 73. At UMD, she was active in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She went on to become owner of the Artistree Shop in Ellicott City, Maryland, cosmetics manager of the May Company in…

Dawn Hunter, Cristina M. Giannantoni and Steven R. Miller

80s

Dawn Hunter Ph.D. '87

Dawn Hunter Ph.D. '87, a professor of teaching at Chapman University for 30 years, retired in May. She is flanked in this retirement party photo by fellow Terps Cristina M. Giannantoni '80, MBA '82, Ph.D. '88, a professor of human resources management at…

90s

Jeremy Steinberg ’99

Jeremy Steinberg ’99 joined Tower Partners, a lower-middle market investment bank, as a director and chief operating officer. He is a former managing partner of Baltimore-based Antson Advisors and is an adjunct faculty professor in the master’s program at…

90s

Sylvia Bigio ’93

Sylvia Bigio ’93 joined the board of PRISA, a business group for the creation and distribution of education, news and entertainment content in the Spanish-speaking markets. A dual Peruvian-U.S. citizen, she is an analyst and portfolio manager specializing…

80s

Joseph G. “Jay” Baldwin ’86

Joseph G. “Jay” Baldwin ’86 was named to the board of directors of the Bank of Glen Burnie. He has served as president and CEO of Reliable Contracting Co. since 2002; his family founded the company in 1928. He has served in leadership positions with the…

10s

Kimberly Sullivan MBA ’10

Kimberly Sullivan MBA ’10 was named co‑managing director and principal of the D.C. office of the global architecture firm Gensler. She is an 11-year veteran of the firm; her career spans decades in the commercial, hospitality and workplace sectors, and…