Spring 2026

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May 20, 2026

Jeff Kinney ’93 was a shaky student and failed newspaper cartoonist with a big dream. Recounting some of his own misadventures, he reveals that despite being one of the world’s top-selling authors, he’s still figuring things out.

Parting Shot

May 20, 2026

Light-rail vehicle travels on campus during overnight testing

Post-Grad

May 20, 2026

An ‘Underexposed’ photo from UMD history

Post-Grad

May 20, 2026

Alum infuses tricks with numeric principles on stage and in the classroom

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Post-Grad

May 20, 2026

Alum leads country’s biggest urban national park

Post-Grad

May 20, 2026

The Alumni Excellence Awards

Explorations

May 20, 2026

On nation’s 250th anniversary, UMD celebrates and reflects through the arts

Explorations

May 20, 2026

Researcher helps establish possible DNA link to ‘Mona Lisa’ artist

Explorations

May 20, 2026

In new book, historian depicts American Revolution as global war

Explorations

May 20, 2026

UMD-built AI system amplifies a Universal-NVIDIA partnership

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Explorations

May 20, 2026

Armed with AI, researchers cook up greener alternatives for everyday products

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Explorations

May 20, 2026

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

Explorations

May 20, 2026

Professor develops field guide for providing services to help communities facing challenges

Campus Life

May 20, 2026

How Maryland Athletics recruited 3 top local athletes

Explorations

May 20, 2026

Can engineering researchers make data centers better neighbors?

Class Notes

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90s

Troy Fitrell ’90

Troy Fitrell ’90, former U.S. ambassador to Guinea, was named CEO of SAGINT International, the global operations arm of SAGINT. He previously led the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, he oversaw U.S. policy across 49 countries and…

00s

Mihai Dimian Ph.D. ’05

Mihai Dimian Ph.D. ’05 was named minister of education and research of Romania, where he oversees primary, secondary and higher education. He spent a decade as a professor of electrical engineering at Howard University and most recently held that role at…

70s

Maria Karametou ’74

Maria Karametou ’74 is the author of “The Amalgam,” a novel published in March. Published by Vine Leaves Press, the book is a story about two strong women—an immigrant and a refugee—and their struggle to defy the odds and live life on their terms.

10s

Sarah Adams ’17

Sarah Adams ’17 received the 2026 Sidney D. Drell Science and Technology Award from the Intelligence and National Security Alliance for her contributions to advancing science and technology research in support of national security. She is program manager…

90s

Gregory M. Stone ’92

Gregory M. Stone ’92 joined the law firm Womble Bond Dickinson's patent prosecution and litigation practice group as a partner. His experience includes service as a U.S. patent examiner in the mechanical and biomedical device arts. He earned his J.D., cum…

10s

Yousef Munayyer Ph.D. ’15

Yousef Munayyer Ph.D. ’15 was named to Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026 list, highlighting influential leaders in public policy, advocacy, business and civic affairs across the D.C. area. He is the head of the Palestine-Israel program…

80s

Maria Korsnick ’86

Maria Korsnick ’86 was named to Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People of 2026 list, highlighting influential leaders in public policy, advocacy, business and civic affairs across the D.C. area. Korsnick is president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy…

10s

Matthew Miller Ph.D. ’12

Matthew Miller Ph.D. ’12 was appointed director of Auburn University’s School of Kinesiology. Miller has served Auburn University since 2012, holding several key leadership roles in the College of Education’s School of Kinesiology, including interim…