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

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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

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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

Andrew Sears Ph.D. ’93

Andrew Sears Ph.D. ’93 was appointed provost and senior vice president at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He was most recently professor and dean of the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University, and before that held similar roles at Penn…

90s

Chris Bakewell MBA ’93

Chris Bakewell MBA ’93 joined the Intellectual property practice of Charles River Associates, a Boston-headquartered management consultancy. Bakewell brings 30 years of experience, including 17 at Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps), where he was managing…

10s

Melany Rabideau ’12, M.P.H. ’16

Melany Rabideau ’12, M.P.H. ’16 was recognized as one 42 Health Care Leaders Under 40 for 2024 by Becker’s Hospital Review. She is the founder and head of Optum Match at UnitedHealth Group, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, which matches patients with…

80s

Bryan Davenport ’85

Bryan Davenport ’85 was part of the Gateway Mortgage team recognized among the Top 50 Mortgage Companies in America 2023 by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Gateway ranked No. 30 based on total yearly mortgage volume.

Passings

Nancy Ellwanger White M.Ed. ’76

Nancy Ellwanger White M.Ed. ’76 died on May 25, 2024, at age 96. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wilson Teachers College, then with husband Howard raised three daughters. She worked for the Prince George’s County Board of Education from the mid-1960s…

10s

Simone Lee ’15

Simone Lee ’15 of Merrill Wealth Management in Bedminster, N.J., was named the 100,000th certified financial professional in the U.S. The milestone marks the highest number of CFP professionals, who represent about one-third of retail financial advisers.…

Passings

Robert Frederick Steinlauf ’54

Robert Frederick Steinlauf ’54 died on June 15, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 91. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management from UMD, then served in the U.S. Air Force, from which he was honorably discharged as a first…

80s

Rick Rudman ’84

For the third straight year, Rick Rudman ’84 was named a Real Estate Newsmaker by RISMedia, a recognition of top leaders in the industry. He is CEO of Curbio, which provides home repairs and improvements for Realtors getting homes ready for market.