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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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Passings

Barbara Ellis Engram M.A. ’74, Ph.D. ’76

Barbara Ellis Engram M.A. ’74, Ph.D. ’76 died on May 16, 2025, in Seattle at age 88. Born in Portsmouth, Va., she earned a bachelor’s degree in education, mathematics and fine arts at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and master’s…

90s

Vasi Philomin M.S. ’97, Ph.D. ’01

Vasi Philomin M.S. ’97, Ph.D. ’01 was appointed executive vice president and head of data and artificial intelligence at Siemens. He came from Amazon, where he most recently served as vice president of generative AI, leading Amazon Web Services' AI…

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.

80s

Maria Korsnick ’86

Maria Korsnick ’86 was named to Washingtonian’s list of Washington, D.C.’s 500 Most Influential People in 2025. She is president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, which advocates for policies that support and expand the use of nuclear energy by…

00s

Terri Grates Day M.A. ’02

Terri Grates Day M.A. ’02 was named president of Herkimer College in Herkimer, N.Y. A first-generation college graduate who earned her associate’s degree at Herkimer, Grates Day came from Volunteer State Community College, where she served as vice…

90s

Evan Morick ’98

Evan Morick ’98 was appointed senior vice president of development at PM Hotel Group. Most recently, he advised Douglas Development Corp. and previously served for over a decade as senior vice president of development at Procaccianti Cos.

Passings

Libby Spector Wolff ’61

Libby Spector Wolff ’61 of Baltimore died on July 27, 2025, at the age of 85. She graduated from Forest Park High School, later UMD with honors, and served as president of the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce. Wolff was a well-known, leading real estate…

00s

Jeff Vogel ’03

Jeff Vogel ’03 was appointed vice president of legal at TOTE Services, a maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management and ship management. Before joining TOTE Services, Vogel served as a shareholder and co-chair of the…