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Spring 2024

Campus Life Jessica Stevens jumping

Trampoline Gymnast Jumps to the Top

Undergrad Aims to Represent U.S. at Paris Olympics

 Campus Life Anna Tovchigrechko ’26 portrait

A Complicated Experience, Unlocked

Student Forms Group for Peers With Incarcerated Parents

 Campus Life Dairy employee pours hot fudge on sundae

Still Cool, 100 Years Later

Look Back on the Maryland Dairy’s Funky Flavors and Coach-Inspired Creations

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$27.2M Gift to Support Math Research, Outreach

Funding to Endow Brin Mathematics Research Center, Establish Endowed Chair, Launch a Summer Camp for Maryland High Schoolers

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Institute AIMs for Ethical AI Development

Interdisciplinary Research to Focus on Responsible Use of Revolutionary Tech

 Campus Life McKeldin Mall in Minecraft

UM-ade in Minecraft

Undergrad Virtually Builds Mall, Drawings Fans Globally to ‘Campus’

 Campus Life presenter in Design and Democracy class

Designing a Better Democracy

New Course Creates Innovative Ways to Increase College Election Participation

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Formula for Discovery

New Chemistry Building to Ignite Quantum, Sustainability Research

Class Notes

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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…

Passings

Louis Cote ’55

Louis Cote ’55 died in Western Springs, Ill., on Jan. 21, 2024, at the age of 90. Cote earned an interior design degree at UMD and an MBA from American University. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s, and was stationed in Florida and Texas. His…
“The Witch of Pungo: Grace Sherwood in Virginia History and Legend” book cover

10s

Scott Moore Ph.D. ’15

The second book by Scott Moore Ph.D. ’15, “The Witch of Pungo: Grace Sherwood in Virginia History and Legend,” was published in May by the University of Virginia Press. He is an associate professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University.
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00s

Pavan Davuluri M.S. ’02

Pavan Davuluri M.S. ’02 was tapped by Microsoft to lead its Windows operating system and Surface devices teams. Davuluri joined Microsoft in 2001 and most recently served as corporate vice president.

90s

Tania Neild M.S. ’94

Tania Neild M.S. ’94, founder and CEO of wealth technology consulting company InfoGrate, was elected to the Emory University Board of Trustees. She earned a doctorate in computer engineering from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in…
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Colleen T. McClellan ’99

Colleen T. McClellan ’99 was promoted to chief consumer officer at Datassential. McClellan has worked for the company since 2015 as a regional director and most recently as vice president of customer experience.
“The Golf Bucket List: 100 Ideas for Enjoying the Great Game of Golf” book cover

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Jeff Thoreson '81

Jeff Thoreson '81’s book “The Golf Bucket List: 100 Ideas for Enjoying the Great Game of Golf,” coming out in June, features the 10 U.S. and 10 international destinations to experience, the 10 knee-knocker tee shots to hit, and advice for how to play at…
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Jennifer Disharoon ’94

Jennifer Disharoon ’94 was included in Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Maryland for 2024. Disharoon is the Chief Marketing Officer at GRF CPAs & Advisors. She is also the secretary of Iona Senior Services, where she has served on the board…