Spring 2025

Post-Grad

couple and two kids wearing Maryland gear at Testudo statue

Alumni Association News

Love of a Lifetime; 5 Reasons to Join Now

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mom and daughter look at dinosaur at museum

‘Jurassic Park,’ a Little More Real

At New Dinosaur Museum Led by Paleontologist Alum, Visitors Can Dig In

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Beating the Drum for Brain Benefits

Alum’s Rhythmic Fitness Regime Exercises Body and Mind

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Maia Shanklin Roberts portrait with images of Barry Farm

Building on a Legacy

Alum Strives to Help Residents Reclaim Vibrant Black Community in Redeveloped Barry Farm

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A Towering Terp Achievement

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo From UMD History

Parting Shot

Sweet Success

Women’s, Men’s Basketball Teams Advanced to Sweet 16 Together for First Time

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Artie Mandel ’07

Artie Mandel ’07 was promoted to director of government affairs at the Port of Los Angeles. Prior to joining the Port, Mandel served as chief of intergovernmental and legislative affairs for the city of Los Angeles.

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Robert Kennick ’72

Robert Kennick ’72 was hired by the city of Harrisburg, Pa., as its finance director. Kennick is a certified public accountant. Most recently, he served as controller of K&W Tire Co. in Lancaster, Pa.

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Robin Seward ’89

Robin Seward ’89 joined Panera Bread as senior vice president, brand and integrated marketing. She was most recently senior vice president of marketing at Subway. Earlier, she was chief marketing officer at Schlotzsky’s. She also has held marketing roles…

Passings

Dudley Curtis “Curt” Hoffman Jr. ’65

Dudley Curtis “Curt” Hoffman Jr. ’65 died at his home in Aurora, Colo., on Feb. 17, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 83. Hoffman spent much of his early life in Maryland, attending the McDonogh School before earning a degree in civil…

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Sandeep Gupta Ph.D. ’06

Sandeep Gupta Ph.D. ’06 was promoted to senior vice president, product at Avathon, provider of the leading AI platform for industrial operations. He has been with the company since 2021.

Passings

Dr. Tyzz-Lang “Ted” Chen M.A. ’67

Dr. Tyzz-Lang “Ted” Chen M.A. ’67 died on April 1, 2025, in New York City. He was 86. Born during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. Chen graduated from National Taiwan Normal University and was awarded a scholarship to pursue a master’s at UMD. He earned…

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Taylor Carr ’02

Taylor Carr ’02 joined Allied Universal’s technology services business unit as senior vice president of operations. Most recently Carr served as president for Vision Technologies, a national systems integrator.

Passings

Cathy Mantua ’82

Cathy Mantua ’82 of Chester, Md., died on April 16, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was 65. Mantua graduated summa cum laude from UMD with a degree in finance, then started her career as a computer programmer. In 1985, she married her high school…