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Features

Targeting the World’s Most Bloodthirsty Killer

September 15, 2025

UMD scientists built a fungus that wipes out mosquitoes. With African partners, they hope to save millions of lives.

News

Kermit the Frog to Grads: ‘Leap Together’

September 15, 2025

At 2025 Commencement, Famed Amphibian Implores Students to Make, Keep Connections

News

UMD Now Home of the Braves’ Former Exec

September 15, 2025

Smith Brings Leadership and Business Experience to Build on Maryland Athletics’ Success

News

Ready, Set, Glow

September 15, 2025

Campus Core Gets First Traffic Signal

Campus Life

Buzzwords With Buzz

September 15, 2025

Get to Know New Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Campus Life

New Facility Gives Assist to Terp Hoops

September 15, 2025

Men’s, Women’s Teams Celebrate Opening of Barry P. Gossett BasketballPerformance Center

Campus Life

When the Brat Pack Lit Up College Park

September 15, 2025

At 40th Anniversary of ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ Alums Remember Filming on Frat Row

Campus Life

Iribe’s $2.85M Gift to Expand Computing Pathways at UMD

September 15, 2025

Donation Launches University of Maryland Computing Catalyst

Campus Life

Veggie Tails

September 15, 2025

Aquaponics Greenhouse Grows Lettuce and Fish for Education on Sustainable Systems

Campus Life

A New Page in U.S. History

September 15, 2025

Student Finds Little-Known Correspondence Between George Mason and George Washington

Campus Life

Not Just a Walk in the ‘Park’

September 15, 2025

Run Club Started by UMD Faculty Members Is Biggest in North America

Explorations

Surf, Turf—and Chirp?

September 15, 2025

Entomology Team Delves Into Benefits, Challenges of Eating Insects

Explorations

Pulling a Global Fire Alarm

September 15, 2025

UMD’s Unique Forest-Monitoring Capabilities Revealed an Alarming Wildfire Spike

Explorations

Career Investment

September 15, 2025

Buffett Scholar Reflects on Role Model’s Retirement

Explorations

How to Chat ... With a Bot

September 15, 2025

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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00s

Jessica Pagan Aello ’08, M.Arch. ’11

Jessica Pagan Aello ’08, M.Arch. ’11, principal and Higher Education Market leader at the national architecture and design firm Hanbury, was named among the Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Honorees for 2025, a roundup of rising stars in the…

70s

John M. Silva Ph.D. ’77

John M. Silva Ph.D. ’77 was appointed a senior advisor for USA Team Handball in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He has been involved with Team Handball since 1986 as a player, coach, board member, sport psychology consultant and…

Passings

Bonnie Lean Solomon ’68

Bonnie Lean Solomon ’68 of Tampa, Fla., died on May 31, 2025, at age 79. A native of Baltimore, she earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education at UMD. During her time there, she met and married her husband of 53 years, Dr. David Solomon. The…

10s

Allison Akers ’10

Allison Akers ’10, senior director for marketing and communications at Vision Technologies, was named to The Maryland Daily Record’s 2025 Power 100 List, recognizing the 100 men and women who are shaping the state’s businesses, nonprofits, law firms and…

10s

Gabriella E. Botticelli ’15

Gabriella E. Botticelli ’15 was included in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, recognized for her work in commercial litigation. She is an associate with Forchelli Deegan Terrana in Uniondale, N.Y.

20s

Grace Darling ’25

Grace Darling ’25 is one of 65 Americans selected to study and work in Germany as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals program, administered by the U.S. Department of State through nonprofit partners.  While in Germany,…

90s

Rahul Kishore ’98

Rahul Kishore ’98 is celebrating 30 years as a partner at the Rockville, Md.-based family law firm Shah and Kishore. He specializes in marital property, child custody, alimony and more; he earned his law degree and an MBA from George Washington…

90s

Lionel Howard M.A. ’98

Lionel Howard M.A. ’98 was named interim dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University. Howard, who joined GW in 2009, previously served as academic dean and a professor of educational research in the…