University of Maryland Alumni Association

If you're ready for a career that is both fulfilling and impactful, we’re here to help! The Alumni Career Design Program is a 30-day online, peer-led experience designed to help you explore new opportunities, leverage your strengths, and create a career that aligns with your goals—all on your own schedule. Whether you're transitioning roles or looking to grow in your current path, you'll gain valuable insights from career design experts and fellow alumni. By the end, you'll have a personalized plan to move your career forward ?! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/exSsuPut today!

Terps, it's gameday! Even the smallest Testudos can bring big luck to our Terps ?? How are you planning to cheer on UMD Men's Basketball as they battle it out with Florida tonight at 7:30 p.m.? Get your own Testudo bobblehead to share your Terp pride wherever you go ???? https://lnkd.in/eaP7-SSM

Now announcing #UMD’s 2025 Commencement Speaker: @kermitthefrog! ?????? Our beloved frog will return to College Park, where he was created, to lead our newest grads into the next chapter of their lives! Read more: https://bit.ly/4hOCjps #UMDGrad @themuppets

What did we find at the 2025 Women’s Leadership & Development Conference? Empowerment. Connection. And FEARLESS Leaders. We look forward to continuing this journey of growth with Terp women everywhere. #StayFearlessUMD #MarylandMade #WomensHistoryMonth

The Terps are off to the SWEET 16 for the first time since 2016! Derik Queen's buzzer beater against Colorado State has officially clinched a date with #1 seeded Florida this Thursday. Need some gear to celebrate the Terps incredible run? Check out our Maryland Alumni Store for some epic ways to show off your Terp pride! ?????? https://bit.ly/4iAnKac

Happy Maryland Monday, Terps!?? Today we're celebrating Geary Francis "Swede" Eppley '26! After serving in World War I, Eppley finished his degree at UMD and became assistant professor of agronomy in 1922. He later coached Maryland’s track team to two national championships and as the director and faculty chairman of athletics, he helped found the Atlantic Coast Conference and served as its first president. Called to duty again for World War II, Eppley earned the Legion of Merit. In 2006, the Campus Recreation Center located near the freshman dorms was named in his honor. Eppley is the definition of Maryland Pride! #MarylandMonday #MarylandPride

Terps, check out this exciting upcoming fireside chat! Join us on March 26 for an unforgettable evening discussing civic engagement and social innovation with Paul Monteiro '02, Maryland’s first Secretary of Service and Civic Innovation and Sammy Popat '02, UMD Innovation & EnTERPreneurship Ecosystem Catalyst! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iNnVhX

65 days until our graduating students become our newest alums! At the Leave Your Legacy event, we celebrated the Class of 2025 through a champagne toast and shared information about the senior class gift initiative, which supports the Student Crisis Fund this year. Learn more about upcoming events for graduating students by clicking the link below. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e585Agdq

Spring is here, Terps! ?? If you want to transform your backyard (or just want to pick up a new hobby!) join our FREE Backyard Gardening Webinar Series! Whether you're a beginner or pro, get expert tips & personalized advice every Tuesday at noon on Zoom. Each session is packed with practical knowledge for every gardener. https://lnkd.in/eXfu3-Kv ?? Upcoming Topics: Mar 18: Gardening 101 Apr 1: Unique Herbs & Uses Apr 15: Companion Planting Apr 29: Fruit for the Mid-Atlantic May 13: Cucurbits In-Depth Register now & grow your garden knowledge! All sessions are independent from one another. You can attend one, many, or all.

Happy Maryland Monday, Terps! Meet Oneyda Hernandez, a UMD 23' graduate who founded the Audelia Community Response Team to fight food insecurity in Latinx & immigrant communities. Named after her late mother, ACRT serves 1,400+ families yearly with food, youth programs & English language support in the Prince George's and Montgomery County areas. As a Do Good Challenge participant, Alumni of Excellence awardee, and overall philanthropist, we are proud to call Oneyda a fellow Terrapin! #MarylandMonday #MarylandPride