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

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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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Passings

Ronald K. Quinn ’73

Ronald K. Quinn ’73 of North Potomac, Maryland, died on June 8, 2024, at Shady Grove Hospital after a long illness at age 73. Quinn majored in English at UMD and retired after a long career with the federal government. He was also an accomplished keyboard…

10s

Ryan Harshman ’14

Ryan Harshman ’14, audit senior manager at the accounting and advisory firm Brown Plus, graduated from Leadership Frederick County in Maryland. The nine-month program aims to develop and enhance the leadership skills of individuals who are active in the…

00s

Andrew Robert MBA ’06

Andrew Robert MBA ’06 was promoted to president of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. He had served as chief operating officer for more than three years. In 2023, Roberts was honored as a Top 100 Chief Operating Officer by the OnCon Icon…

90s

Rodney Jones-Tyson ’90

Rodney Jones-Tyson ’90 was elected to the board of directors of Associated Banc-Corp. He is the global chief human resources officer of Robert W. Baird & Co., a privately held, employee-owned financial services company based in Milwaukee.

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Debra Cammer Hines ’87, M.P.M. ’92

Debra Cammer Hines ’87, M.P.M. ’92 joined Abt Global as chief solutions officer. She has held leadership positions at IBM and major consulting firms such as EY and PwC. Early in her career, she also worked in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.

00s

Jeanelle Johnson ’04

Jeanelle Johnson ’04 was promoted to managing partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's D.C. office. She oversees more than 2,400 employees, including 250 partners. Johnson has spent nine years at PwC and was previously at Deloitte for nearly 10 years. She…

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…

70s

Andy Balo ’70

Andy Balo ’70 was appointed to the board of directors at Glucotrack, a medical technology company focused on designing, developing and commercializing novel technologies for people with diabetes. He retired in March as executive vice president of…