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Parting Shot

In the Sling of Things

June 02, 2023

Students Embrace Warmer Weather on McKeldin Mall

Post-Grad

Underexposed

June 02, 2023

Can You Help Us Identify These Terps?

Post-Grad

Renovation Sensations

June 02, 2023

Thousands Follow Alums on TikTok, Instagram

Post-Grad

Following the Yellow Brick Road

June 02, 2023

Alum to Head International Wizard of Oz Club

Post-Grad

Serving Up Time-Honored Flavors Fast

June 02, 2023

Friends’ Fresh Take on Indian Cuisine Expands Across D.C. Area

Post-Grad

Party Queen, Behind the Scenes

June 02, 2023

Alum Highlights Black Chefs, Artists at NYC-Based Event Agency

Post-Grad

Alumni Association News

June 02, 2023

Alums Share Advice at Terps Under 30, Women’s Leadership Development Conference

Explorations

Why Noncompetes Could Soon Be a Non-Thing

June 02, 2023

Maryland Economist’s Studies Fueled Federal Drive to Ban Controversial Employee Contracts

Explorations

Antidote to Overdoses: A Universal Treatment

June 02, 2023

New Compound Fights Both Fentanyl and Meth in Bloodstream

Explorations

A Season of Healing

June 02, 2023

REI-Funded Center Promotes Nature-Based Research and Reparation

Explorations

Roll Over, Paper Towels

June 02, 2023

Engineers’ Picker-Upper Is Even Quicker

Explorations

An On-Campus Oscar Nominee

June 02, 2023

Researcher Executive-Produced Lauded Documentary

Explorations

Wildlife Ecologist Explains How to Get Ticks Off, Not Ticked Off

June 02, 2023

Ask a Researcher: Advice for Real Life

Explorations

Maryland, Start Your Engines

June 02, 2023

Survey Shows Cars Fuel Post-COVID Commute

Explorations

$30M in Grand Challenges Grants Awarded

June 02, 2023

Unprecedented UMD Research Program Targets Climate, Racial Justice, Energy and More

Campus Life

Sports Briefs

June 02, 2023

Achievements by Women’s Basketball, Softball and Gymnastics Teams

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Passings

Jessica Amanda Tomlinson ’09, ’09

Jessica Amanda Tomlinson ’09, ’09 of Annapolis, Md., died on May 3, 2023 at age 40. She graduated from UMD with degrees in business and psychology. She devoted her life to helping others. She is survived by her parents, Jack and Martha Tomlinson; two…

90s

Dian Seidel Ph.D. ’92

Dian Seidel Ph.D. ’92 wrote a memoir, “Kindergarten at 60” which will be published on June 20. A longtime climate scientist, she chronicles her adventure traveling to Thailand with her husband where she navigates a new career and the COVID-19 pandemic.

90s

William F. Tate IV Ph.D. ’95

William F. Tate IV Ph.D. ’95 was named by Forbes magazine as one of 10 Black higher ed CEOs to watch in 2023. He became the first Black president of Louisiana State University in 2021. He previously served as president of the American Educational Research…

Passings

Leslie Leibowitz ’56, M.S. ’90

Leslie Leibowitz ’56, M.S. ’90, of LaValle, Md., died on April 7, 2023, after a yearlong battle with ovarian cancer. She attended Allegany High School and earned a bachelor's degree in radio and television communications at UMD. Leibowitz became a…

00s

Leah Valenti ’04

Leah Valenti ’04 was appointed Charlotte County supervisor of elections by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. She is a board member of the YMCA of Southwest Florida and Naples Chamber of Commerce.

Passings

Joseph Kapust ’89

Joseph Kapust ’89, of Rockville, Md., died on April 29, 2023. He was 56 years old. He spent much of his professional career with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He was a craftsman, avid outdoorsman and fan of cinema and the Terps. He is…

Passings

Benjamin B. Newsom Jr. MBA ’92

Benjamin B. Newsom Jr. MBA ’92 died suddenly on April 13, 2023 at age 64. Born in Belleville, Ill., Newsom graduated from Madison County High School then from Washington and Lee University with a math/applied sciences degree. He went on to receive an MBA…

Passings

Donald Robert Benton Ph.D. ’85

Donald Robert Benton Ph.D. ’85 died at his home in Lower Merion, Pa., on May 5, 2023 at the age of 63. He grew up in Escondido, Calif., and obtained his bachelor’s degree from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif. While pursuing his…