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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

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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

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UM-ade in Minecraft

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

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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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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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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.
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80s

Martha A. Busser ’86

Martha A. Busser ’86 joined the financial services firm Janney Montgomery Scott’s new wealth management office in Bethesda Md., as its first major hire. Busser spent nearly 15 years at Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Janney in April.

70s

Myrna Chandler Goldstein M.A. ’73

Myrna Chandler Goldstein M.A. ’73 with Dr. Mark A. Goldstein ’68 wrote the book “Treatments for Anxiety: Fact Versus Fiction,” being released on July 25. It examines 25 well-known and well-studied options for combating anxiety. She is an independent…
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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…
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10s

Caitlin Marsh ’11

Caitlin Marsh ’11 was appointed vice president of product for SpiderOak, a cybersecurity company. Before then, she worked at Ball Aerospace and the strategic investment firm In-Q-Tel. Additionally, she chairs the advisory council for the Command Purpose…

90s

John Heneghan ’97

John Heneghan ’97, president of ECS, a provider of technology, science and engineering solutions, was recognized as a 2024 Wash100 Award winner by Executive Mosaic, an international leadership organization and media company. The annual list honors 100…
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10s

Corie Mattie ’12

Corie Mattie ’12 partnered with Hyundai to create an art installation featuring letters of support written for queer youth for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Mattie will also curate vehicle wraps inspired by the letters to be used in future Pride…