Winter 2026

January 15, 2026

As UMD steps up with a bold $2.5B fundraising campaign, take an interactive jaunt through Terp pride, purpose and progress.

Features

January 15, 2026

An illegal trade in animals is booming worldwide. Now, a UMD conservation criminologist is turning to artificial intelligence to snare smugglers and expose their networks.

Post-Grad

January 15, 2026

4 Ways to Stay Connected as Maryland Moves Forward

Parting Shot

January 15, 2026

IDEA Factory Window Casts Interior in Otherworldly Light

Post-Grad

January 15, 2026

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo From UMD History

Post-Grad

January 15, 2026

Alum Serves, Protects State’s Threatened Bug Community

Post-Grad

January 15, 2026

Architect Wants Your Next Airport Experience to Feel Less Terminal

Post-Grad

January 15, 2026

Alum Flips, Fights, Tumbles Across New York Sets

Explorations

January 15, 2026

Study: Lightning Creates, and Eliminates, Pollution

Explorations

January 15, 2026

Scientist Examines Sea Ice Via Satellite, Plane and Snowmobile

Explorations

January 15, 2026

Study Aims to Improve Decision-making, Health Outcomes

Explorations

January 15, 2026

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

Explorations

January 15, 2026

Wild Predators Navigate the World Similarly to Domesticated Cousins, Study Finds

Explorations

January 15, 2026

Study: Tripadvisor Readers See Lone Consumers as Invested in Activities

Explorations

January 15, 2026

VR Reading Adventure Improves Skills for Dyslexic Youth

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Manuel Navas ’03

Manuel Navas ’03 joined the investment bank Piper Sandler Cos. as managing director and senior research analyst to the financial services equity research group. He is based in the New York office and covers regional and community banks. Most recently,…

Ted Ewanciw sits on floor with young students

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Ted Ewanciw ’81

Ted Ewanciw ’81 was named the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington’s 2025-26 Distinguished Principal of the Year. He joined the St. Bernadette Parish and School community in Silver Spring, Md., in 1984 and served as a parishioner, school parent,…

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Alycia Marshall Ph.D. ’07

Alycia Marshall Ph.D. ’07 was appointed president of the Community College of Philadelphia’s Board of Trustees, where she had served as interim president since April. She had been provost and vice president for academic and student success for the…

"The Tenant in the Mind: Consciousness and Its Imperatives" book cover

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Mark Christhilf M.A. ’73, Ph.D. ’79

Mark Christhilf M.A. ’73, Ph.D. ’79 wrote the forthcoming book, “The Tenant in the Mind: Consciousness and Its Imperatives” (Iff Books), which answers one of the most pressing questions of science and philosophy: What is human consciousness? He is an…

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Melissa Thevenot ’12

Melissa Thevenot ’12, a lawyer in the Corporate and Gaming Department in the Atlantic City office of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck was elevated to shareholder. She earned her law degree from Washington University.

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R. Ramin Kamfar ’85

R. Ramin Kamfar ’85 was selected to receive ApartmentBuildings.com’s first annual AB 100 Owner/Investor of the Year Award, which recognizes those who demonstrate creativity, skill and success in the multifamily industry. He has served as Bluerock’s…

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Matt Zuckerman ’02

Matt Zuckerman ’02 operates the small production company Work Hard Media, creating story-driven video content for nonprofit and corporate clients.

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Brian Pertman ’96

Brian Pertman ’96 was appointed president of Top Notch Distributors, a distributor of residential and commercial door hardware. He has three decades of leadership experience across Stanley Black & Decker, Allegion and Jeld-Wen.