UMD alum shares first-generation journey in new memoir ‘Smart Girl’ University of Maryland alumna publishes memoir 'Smart Girl,' sharing her first-gen journey through different schools. Talia Macchi March 27, 2025
Actress, UMD alum Poorna Jagannathan discusses new show ‘Deli Boys’ 'Deli Boys' follows Pakistani American brothers Raj and Mir Dar, who inherit a chain of Philadelphia delis after their father’s sudden death. Maxine Poe-Jensen March 5, 2025
‘A lasting impact’: UMD alum explores Filipinx and queer identities in new fantasy novel The novel 'Mala & the Mask of Gold' is out now. Daryl Perry March 8, 2021
Yoga, music, haircuts: UMD alum’s “Impromptu Streams” page has more than 1,000 members The page aims to provide live tutorials and virtual gatherings for people stuck in quarantine. Clara Longo de Freitas April 15, 2020
Two UMD alums went 13 days without food to protest climate inaction “We have to act,” one of them said. “It's not even really a choice.” Sahana Jayaraman December 2, 2019
A UMD alum co-founded a cybersecurity company in 2015. It just received a $15M grant. "The hustle and bustle is just greater than ever," the marketing coordinator said. Eric Neugeboren November 21, 2019
Where is High Five Guy now? We checked in with a UMD legend. Even though he graduated over a year ago, "high five guy" still gets recognized off campus for his signature jolly greeting. Victoria Ebner October 23, 2019
Review: UMD alum explores themes of personal development in debut novel ‘Emerald City’ Author Brian Birnbaum graduated from the University of Maryland in 2010. Audrey Decker September 26, 2019