Fall 2026

September 04, 2026

The clickable hyperlink. The Universal Product Code. The Muppets. American life wouldn’t be the same without the ingenuity of UMD researchers and alums.

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Parting Shot

September 04, 2026

The newest addition to the UMD Police Department is a “facility dog” named Sammy.

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Features

September 04, 2026

Excavations by UMD researchers and students unearth new stories about the enslaved communities at the Jefferson and Madison estates.

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Features

September 04, 2026

After 60 years in public service, the longtime congressman and Terp retires with a legacy etched on American history, in Maryland and across UMD’s campus.

Post-Grad

September 04, 2026

An ‘Underexposed’ photo from UMD history.

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Post-Grad

September 04, 2026

Alum’s device enables at-home tracking of cardio, lung problems.

Post-Grad

September 04, 2026

Archaeologist alum blended personal, professional interests on reenacted battlefields.

Authored by alums Bill and Martin Maier. the “Celebrity Word Scramble: Top Terps” offers scramble puzzles on 112 of the most noteworthy alumni. Photographed on August 19, 2026.

Photo by Dylan Singleton/University of Maryland

Post-Grad

September 04, 2026

Alum brothers expand puzzle book series with UMD theme.

Post-Grad

September 04, 2026

NASA scientist leads U.S. efforts to stop asteroids.

Post-Grad

September 04, 2026

Updates from the University of Maryland Alumni Association in Fall 2026.

Explorations

September 04, 2026

Friendship expert’s new book examines self-esteem—with tips for improvement.

Explorations

September 04, 2026

Researchers create explorable audio-visual scenes from single images.

Explorations

September 04, 2026

Confused by electoral map chaos? Political scientist sets us straight.

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Explorations

September 04, 2026

Researcher leads team harvesting electricity from ocean organisms.

Explorations

September 04, 2026

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

Class Notes

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20s

Eric Hamlin eMBA ’20

Eric Hamlin eMBA ’20 was named one of Washington Business Journal’s 2026 LGBTQ+ Business Awards honorees. Hamlin is vice president for growth at ACT1 Federal, which provides integrated program management and technical support to bolster global defense…

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Jehiel Baer ’09

Jehiel Baer ’09 was appointed to Snohomish County Superior Court by Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson. He previously practiced as an assistant United States attorney in the Western District of Washington, where he litigated criminal and civil asset…

90s

Zachary Roberts ’99

Dr. Zachary Roberts ’99 was appointed chief executive officer of Allogene Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on developing allogeneic, or off-the-shelf, cell therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. Roberts was previously executive…

Passings

Benjamin G. Rader Ph.D. ’64

Benjamin G. Rader Ph.D. ’64, professor emeritus of history at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, died on Aug. 6, 2026, at age 90. He spent his early years in a log cabin in the Missouri Ozarks, the eldest son of a farmer-turned-electrician. An…

80s

Mark K. Lewis ’87

Mark K. Lewis ’87 was appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Petroleum Council for the 2026-27 term. Lewis is managing partner of Bracewell LLP’s Washington, D.C., office, focusing his practice on oil and gas pipelines and related…

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Bo-hyung Han Ph.D. ’05

Bo-hyung Han Ph.D. ’05 joined Samsung Electronics to lead the development of AI models tailored to semiconductor R&D. He joined Pohang University of Science and Technology as an assistant professor in 2010 and later became an associate professor…

10s

Marc Karlinsky '11

Marc Karlinsky '11 was named a recipient of the 2026 Davis, Gidwitz, & Glasser Young Leadership Award from the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF). The award recognizes his leadership in government affairs and his public advocacy for JUF.…

10s

Andrew Olinger ’14

Andrew Olinger ’14 was appointed senior associate athletic director for financial affairs at the University of Connecticut. He will oversee financial operations, budgeting and strategic planning for UConn Athletics, bringing extensive experience in…