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

A couple sits behind a table with some card games on it

Features

May 17, 2024

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

The image is a stylized, futuristic illustration that depicts a hilly landscape with a car winding through it.

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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90s

Eleanor Hong ’98

Eleanor Hong ’98 has been appointed managing director of digital content and operations by Maryland Public Television (MPT). Hong came to MPT from WORLD Channel, a digital multicast public TV network based in Boston, where she served as director of…

80s

Linda S. Roth ’84

Linda S. Roth ’84 was elevated from vice president to president of the Frederick Arts Council. She is the vice president and treasury management officer at ACNB Bank.

80s

Dan Flannery ’85

Dan Flannery ’85 was named chief operating officer at Loews Hotels & Co. Most recently, he was the CEO of Cape Resorts, and before that role, Flannery created and launched the Edition luxury lifestyle brand with Ian Schrager, opening its first 15…

80s

Brian Gibbons ’84

Brian Gibbons ’84 was named to The (Maryland) Daily Record’s “Power 100” list for 2023-24, which highlights those who play an important role in culture, lifestyle, civic conversations and economic fortunes of Maryland. Gibbons is the chairman and CEO of…

00s

Jeffrey Gerarde ’07

Jeffrey Gerarde ’07 was promoted to managing director at Alvarez & Marsal Tax. He assists public and private clients across a wide range of industries with federal and state income tax returns. He works mainly with clients in the private equity and…

90s

Maureen Haberern ’92

Maureen Haberern ’92 was promoted to regional vice president of JAG Management Co. She oversees property management operations in the Carolinas, the Mid-Atlantic, and Washington Metropolitan Area, including the new J. Coopers Row, a 312-unit, 12-story…

90s

Alice Swift ’90, Ed.D. ’22

Alice Swift ’90, Ed.D. ’22 was appointed principal of Abington Senior High School, her alma mater She began her career as a high school English teacher and went on to work as an assistant principal, principal and testing and instruction coordinator. Most…

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Phillip Vacchio ’09

Phillip Vacchio ’09 joined the law firm Herzog as a senior associate. Before this, Vacchio was a partner at a Long Island-based law firm. He graduated from Hofstra University School of Law and has been named to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list for the…