University of Maryland Alumni Association

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

Happy Throwback Thursday, Terps! ?? With the Big 10 Championship just around the corner and the upcoming start of March Madness, today we're throwing it back to UMD's first ever National Championship win against Indiana in 2002! While celebrating such a monumental time in Terp history, we wish Maryland Basketball all the luck in these next couple of weeks! ?? ?? #throwbackthursday #tbt #nationalchampionship #umdbasketball

Women often face frequent obstacles and setbacks early in their professional careers—a challenge McKinsey senior partners Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez refer to as “the broken rung.” Join us on Thursday, March 13, for an insightful session built on over a decade of research and perspectives from more than fifty influential leaders. Gain valuable strategies to overcome the broken rung and learn how to cultivate ‘experience capital’ to accelerate your career growth and maximize your earning potential. We look forward to seeing you! Register at https://bit.ly/43nTWbT today.

Happy Maryland Monday, Terps! Today we honor Maryland basketball star, Len Elmore '78! From excelling on the court to making an impact in the courtrooms, Elmore made history as the 1st Maryland player to grab 1,000 career rebounds, an All-ACC & All-American star, and a first-round NBA draft pick ?? After 10 seasons in the league, he earned a Harvard Law degree while commentating for ESPN. Lawyer, businessman, and Hall of Famer — Elmore’s legacy is nothing short of legendary and we are extremely proud to call him a Terp! ??

Exciting news - Terps @ Work: Do Good Month Company Challenge! ?? Get your Terp colleagues together and give back! During the month of April, we challenge you to: 1. Organize a service project for your company 2. Snap a group photo in your Terp gear while making a difference ?? 3. Submit your participant list to us by May 5th The company with the highest alumni participation wins a happy hour—on us! (Must have at least 5 Terp alumni to qualify). Questions? Contact Cara Folk at [email protected]. Link to Participate: https://bit.ly/41q1Gru

Our partner, the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development, is offering a webinar on March 25th! Gain valuable insight on how DHCD’s Energy Programs are dedicated to enhancing neighborhood conditions, cutting Maryland's energy consumption, and alleviating energy burdens. Plus, learn about their impactful energy efficiency upgrades and health-focused repairs, all aimed at fostering healthy and sustainable communities with streamlined application processes for both single-family and multifamily participants! Sounds interesting? Please RSVP at this link: https://bit.ly/3XrkPrG