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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00s

Lisa Lee ’08

Lisa Lee ’08 joined Miller Nash LLP’s litigation team in the Seattle office, focusing on complex commercial litigation. Before graduating from Seattle University School of Law, she spent two summers as a summer associate at Miller Nash. Lee previously…

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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.

Passings

Anne-Marie Buckley ’70

Anne-Marie Buckley ’70 died on Oct. 29, 2025, in Frederick, Md., at age 76. She grew up in Mt. Airy, where she stayed until she went to college at University of Maryland. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching football and golf. Her days were often…

Passings

Joseph Daniel Mullendore ’99

Joseph Daniel Mullendore ’99 of Clear Spring, Md., died at his home on Nov. 24, 2025, at age 50. He was a graduate of Clear Spring High School and UMD, where he received a bachelor's degree in government and politics. He worked for the University of…

Passings

Mario Louis Camardo MBA ’68

Mario Louis Camardo MBA ’68, of Dearborn Heights, Mich., known as “M. Louis” professionally, “Lou” by friends, and “Skip” or “Skipper” by family, died on Oct. 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Camardo grew up in Riverton, N.J., graduated from Villanova…

Samantha Shimer and Tucker Jones wedding photo

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Samantha Shimer M.P.P. ’19

Samantha Shimer M.P.P. ’19 and Tucker Jones celebrated their marriage at a dinner with family and friends at Ambar, site of their first date, in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23. They were married July 28 in a private ceremony at the National Gallery. The…

Passings

Dorothy J. “Dottie” Long ’66

Dorothy J. “Dottie” Long ’66, of Martinsburg, W.Va., died on Dec. 28, 2025, at Homewood Living Martinsburg at age 81. She graduated from Allegany High School in Cumberland, Md., and earned a master’s degree in chemistry from University of Maryland. She…

Passings

Kenneth Bate ’66

Kenneth Bate ’66 died on April 13, 2025, at his Lusby, Md., residence. He was 85. Bate was raised in Washington, D.C., graduated from McKinley Technical High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958-64, including 21 months in the Weather…