Winter 2025

January 15, 2025

A UMD researcher of a rare disease that fatally ages children has discovered how an obscure blue compound could help us all look younger.

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Explorations

January 15, 2025

Researchers Devise Spoilage-Stopping Tech That Could Change How We Grow, Buy and Store Produce

Kermit sits with statue of himself and Jim Henson on UMD campus

Parting Shot

January 15, 2025

Famed Frog Makes a Rainbow Connection With Terps

Post-Grad

January 15, 2025

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History

Post-Grad

January 15, 2025

Alumna’s Book Weaves Together African Design Principles and Contemporary Decor

Post-Grad

January 15, 2025

Antics of Alums’ Goldendoodle Bring Joy to Millions on Social Media

Post-Grad

January 15, 2025

Terp Promotes On-Screen Representation by Making Avatars More Customizable

Post-Grad

January 15, 2025

The Alumni Excellence Awards

one person says "Bonjour!" and the other says "Tres bien!"

Explorations

January 15, 2025

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

Joi Howard poses by brick columns and greenery

Features

January 15, 2025

Joi Howard ’03 seeks to turn a shuttered, segregated psychiatric hospital into a working farm and wellness site for the Black community.

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Features

January 15, 2025

No matter the decade, Terps found refuges and ‘Rendezvous’ points on College Park’s Main Street

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Explorations

January 15, 2025

Migraines Rob Doctoral Student of Words. He Helps Youths Find Theirs.

Explorations

January 15, 2025

Management Researcher Eyes Steps to Improve Escalator Efficiency

Jill Bradbury signs in front of stage next to electronic sign that reads, "Welcome to the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center"

Explorations

January 15, 2025

School’s First Deaf Leader to Expand Options to Guests

Explorations

January 15, 2025

System Can Predict Approach of Giant Waves

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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00s

Amy C. (Stouffer) Serafino ’00

Amy C. (Stouffer) Serafino ’00, a principal at Friedlander Misler, PLLC, was selected for Connect CRE’s 2024 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards in the Washington, D.C., and mid-Atlantic region. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School…

00s

Kat Kayser-Bricker ’02

Kat Kayser-Bricker ’02, chief scientific officer for New Haven biotech company Halda Therapeutics, was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year in the bioscience industry by New Haven-based BioCT, Connecticut’s bioscience booster organization, and the law firm…

Passings

Patricia Richmond Vidler ’48

Patricia Richmond Vidler ’48 of Milford, Del., died on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 98. She was raised in Cincinnati and in London. At the University of Maryland, she earned a bachelor's degree in history. She married Harold Richmond in 1955 and raised…

90s

Michael Dorsher Ph.D. ’99

The Fulbright Association named Michael Dorsher Ph.D. ’99 the “outstanding former leader” among its 54 state chapters and worldwide interest groups. Dorsher completed a third two-year term in June as president of the Minnesota Chapter of the Fulbright…

80s

David B. Bosko ’89

Retired Air Force Col. David B. Bosko ’89 was named the executive director, air, space and cyber at Integrated Computer Solutions. His most recent role was as director at the Air Force Cyber College, where he led a team of 25 experts in educating over…

Passings

Michael Albert “Chief” Grieb ’66

Michael Albert “Chief” Grieb ’66 of Garrett Park, Md., died on Aug. 21, 2024, at age 79 from complications from Parkinson's disease. He spent one year at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., then graduated with a B.A. in government and politics from the…

90s

Roy Rosenbaum ’97

Roy Rosenbaum ’97 was hired as senior vice president of investments for the east region of CenterPoint Properties. He comes to the post from DRA Advisors, where he was director of acquisitions for the New York City-based team. He holds a master’s in real…

90s

Ken Shapiro ’95

Ken Shapiro ’95 was hired as chief revenue officer at Straight Arrow News. He previously held that role at both Morning Brew and Fandom. Shapiro began his career in 1995 as a sales assistant with Turner Broadcasting’s TBS and TNT and elevated through the…