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Features

Standing the Testudo of Time

January 12, 2024

From Turtlenappings to TikTok Shenanigans, How an Unassuming Reptile Evolved to Represent Terp Spirit

Features

Out of the Shell

January 16, 2024

Twenty-five years ago, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center opened to support queer Terps who felt invisible, isolated and harassed. Some of the founders recount its humble start and hard-won victories.

Features

Tribal Loyalties

January 12, 2024

American Indians have long been denied fair access to homes, health care, schooling and jobs. For Joseph Kunkel M.Arch. ’09, the mission to change that is personal.

Post-Grad

Alumni Association News

January 12, 2024

The Alumni Excellence Awards

Parting Shot

Monumental Mainstay

January 12, 2024

Testudo Watches Over McKeldin Mall From Perch of Nearly 60 Years

Post-Grad

Road-Ready Reptile

January 12, 2024

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History

Post-Grad

A Match Made in Lot 1

January 12, 2024

Alums Celebrate Wedding at Homecoming Tailgate

Post-Grad

Cheese the Day

January 12, 2024

5 Tips for Making a Board Bursting With Flavor and Color

Post-Grad

Alum’s Photo to Live ‘Forever’ on Stamp

January 12, 2024

Image Chosen by Postal Service Opened New Avenues to Treat Brain Diseases

Post-Grad

Ahead of the Game

January 12, 2024

Sports Journalist’s Podcast Links Women’s Success in Careers to Experiences on the Field and Court

Post-Grad

Capital-area Chronicler Turns the Page

January 12, 2024

Departing Washington Post Columnist Shares 20 Years of Family Tales, Reader Favorites

Explorations

PROGRESS on Gun Violence

January 12, 2024

Initiative to Offer Research, Solutions to National Crisis

Explorations

Towering Ambitions for Forecasts

January 12, 2024

Maryland Mesonet to Provide Early Weather Warning in a Changing Climate

Explorations

A Soaring Success

January 12, 2024

Bald Eagle Expert Joins Legendary Explorers Club Honorees

Explorations

In the Shadow of History

January 12, 2024

At Robert E. Lee’s Former Residence, Researcher Opens Door to Overlooked Legacies

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Passings

David Lemar Remmert ’70, M.Ed. ’76

David Lemar Remmert ’70, M.Ed. ’76 of Glen Burnie, Md., died on Dec. 19, 2023, at age 77. He was born in Madison, Wisc., and earned two degrees in education from UMD. Remmert taught physics, AP physics and AP computer science at Severna Park High School…

Passings

Ronald Gregory “Greg” Bassett

Ronald Gregory “Greg” Bassett of Ocean City, Md., a longtime journalist on the Eastern Shore, died on Dec. 10, 2023, at age 63. He graduated from Wicomico High School, after having many of his photos of news events published by local newspapers. He earned…

00s

Jason Sartori MCP '05

Jason Sartori MCP '05 was appointed planning director for the Montgomery Planning Department in October. Sartori has worked for the Montgomery County Planning Department since 2016.

20s

Anusuya Sivaram Ph.D. ’23

Anusuya Sivaram Ph.D. ’23 joined the nonprofit Institute for Defense Analyses as a research staff member in its Strategy, Forces and Resources Division. She earned her bachelor’s degree in international economics from Georgetown University.

10s

David Lai ’12

David Lai ’12 became the first Asian American member of the New Carrollton (Md.) City Council. He is a teacher with Prince George’s County Public Schools.

00s

John Grimm ’06, M.A. ’08

John Grimm ’06, M.A. ’08 joined Goodell DeVries as a partner in the firm’s commercial and business tort litigation and appellate practice groups. He was most recently a partner at a prominent Washington, D.C., litigation and telecom boutique, and…

Passings

Virginia “Ginny” (Harvey) Coco ’60

Virginia “Ginny” (Harvey) Coco ’60 died on Dec. 10, 2023, at age 84 at her home in Ocean City, N.J. She graduated from Girls High School in Philadelphia, UMD, where she majored in physical education, and Temple University. She and her husband, Bill, ran…

80s

David Gehn ’88

David Gehn ’88 became a partner at Fox Rothschild’s litigation department. Gehn has over 30 years of experience as a litigator with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to broker-dealers. Gehn was the NFL Players Association-certified contract…