Winter 2024

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

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.

Tagovailoa Named Big Ten’s All-Time Passing Leader; Expanded Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex Opens

AI Offers Hope on Dangerous Ground
Researchers Pinpoint Unexploded Shells, Rockets in Ukraine’s Agricultural Regions

Talking Politics—Without Getting the Silent Treatment
Ask an Expert: Advice for Real Life

Futuristic Smeller Uses Talents of Living Cells

Persimmons, Pawpaws and Beach Plums Thrive in Edible Ecosystems

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

Bald Eagle Expert Joins Legendary Explorers Club Honorees

Towering Ambitions for Forecasts
Maryland Mesonet to Provide Early Weather Warning in a Changing Climate

Initiative to Offer Research, Solutions to National Crisis

Capital-area Chronicler Turns the Page
Departing Washington Post Columnist Shares 20 Years of Family Tales, Reader Favorites

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

Alum’s Photo to Live ‘Forever’ on Stamp
Image Chosen by Postal Service Opened New Avenues to Treat Brain Diseases

5 Tips for Making a Board Bursting With Flavor and Color
Class Notes
News on Friends and Classmates
Passings
Edward John Standera Jr. ’59
00s
KerryAnn O'Meara Ph.D. ’00
00s
Bryant “Mack” McGee ’07,

Passings
James Colvert Robertson ’57
00s
Ryan Spiegel '00
90s
Brian Chappell ’90

Passings
Chulai Hsiao Ph.D. ’77
80s
David Gehn ’88