Spring 2024

May 17, 2024

UMD-themed vanity plates are the highway four-leaf clovers we love to spot. We share some of the best—and the tales behind the tags.

Explorations

May 21, 2024

Researchers Use Recipes to Test Tool for Analyzing DoD Classification Guidelines

Parting Shot

May 17, 2024

Sculpture Dedicated to Late Groundbreaking Artist

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Post-Grad

May 17, 2024

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History

Post-Grad

May 17, 2024

Terp, Teammate Complete Race Across Atlantic in Record Time

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Post-Grad

May 17, 2024

3 Alums Crunch Numbers as Sports Analytics Experts for Pro Teams in the DMV

Post-Grad

May 17, 2024

Alum Astronaut Joins International Space Station

Post-Grad

May 17, 2024

Terps ‘Do Good’ on Campus and Beyond

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Features

May 17, 2024

A Fluctuating, Ever-Changing, Up-and-Down Journey to Gaming Success

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Features

May 17, 2024

Ninety-second battery fill-ups. All-day range. Unparalleled safety. UMD researchers are powering up EVs to save the planet.

Explorations

May 17, 2024

Is Neighborhood Wildlife Spreading COVID?

Explorations

May 17, 2024

Gabbing About Others Offers Unexpected Benefits in Social Groups, UMD and Stanford Researchers Find

Explorations

May 17, 2024

Researcher Finds That Moderate Movement Can Protect Memory and Cognition

Explorations

May 17, 2024

Professor Tells Stories Behind Her Traditional Tattoos

Explorations

May 17, 2024

New Center Links Humanities, Social Change

Class Notes

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80s

Brendan Voss ’87

Brendan Voss ’87 was appointed chief claims officer at ShoreOne Insurance Co. He previously held that role at Narragansett Bay Insurance Co. and was vice president of claims at Homesite Insurance.

Passings

Arden B. Poole M.A. ’55

Arden B. Poole M.A. ’55 died on April 18, 2024, at age 96 in San Francisco. Born Arden Vandevere Bennett, she grew up in Philly's suburbs and in rural Locksley, Pa., which cultivated in her a lifelong respect for nature. Arden received a B.A. from the…

90s

Martin “Jaysson” Eicholtz ’99

Martin “Jaysson” Eicholtz ’99 retired after more than 20 years in manufacturing facilities that meet FDA regulations for pharmaceuticals and biological materials. Eicholtz is the co-founder and former COO of Forge Biologics, which was recently acquired…

10s

Arielle Mortimer ’11

Arielle Mortimer ’11 joined mental health provider Spring Health as chief operating officer. She was most recently COO at the skin care company Heyday and senior vice president of operations at the fertility and women’s wellness company Kindbody.

90s

Ali M. Tafreshi ’91, M.S. ’92, Ph.D. ’97

Ali M. Tafreshi ’91, M.S. ’92, Ph.D. ’97 was appointed chief information officer of Goddard Systems. He previously served as chief information officer at Authority Brands, LLC and served as an IT leader for the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport,…

80s

Margaret Kim ’83

Margaret Kim ’83 was named by the Maryland Daily Record in their 2024 Top 100 Women List. Kim is the president of Doctor K and principal consultant of Higher Ed Prep.

10s

Kevin C. Reilly ’12

Kevin C. Reilly ’12 was promoted to managing director and head of medtech for Ally Bridge Group’s private equity strategy. Prior to joining Ally Bridge Group, Reilly served as a principal at CRG providing growth capital to health care companies.

00s

Stephen James Carrier MBA ’04

Stephen James Carrier MBA ’04 was appointed network president of Health Network One. Carrier previously served as senior vice president at Dispatch and held senior leadership positions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Aetna and Cigna.