Tag: alumni

This UMD alum’s health food company has flourished during the pandemic

D'vash Organics, which was co-founded by University of Maryland alumnus David Czinn, landed a deal with one of the largest date product manufacturers in the world earlier this year.

Freelance Reporter
April 8, 2021

For UMD students and alumni who stutter, Joe Biden’s election win is “incredibly powerful”

Students, alumni and faculty alike hope Biden's presidency will combat the stigma surrounding speech impediments.

Eric Neugeboren
November 24, 2020

UMD alumni connect with former classmates amid pandemic, share homecoming memories

“People have been going out of their way to connect.”

Freelance Reporter
November 4, 2020

Former Maryland infielder Brandon Lowe recovers from playoffs slump, plays in World Series

For Lowe, it all started as a Terp.

Freelance Reporter
October 28, 2020

UMD alumni navigate post-graduate life amid COVID-19 pandemic

Alumni who graduated in the spring faced an unprecedented situation.

Freelance Reporter
October 23, 2020

In Silver Spring, hundreds marched for Black Lives in a protest powered by UMD alumni

About 200 people gathered in front of the city’s Civic Center to show solidarity with the Black community.

Julia Nikhinson
June 29, 2020

UMD students and alumni organize supply drive for D.C. protesters

The team is collecting items such as first aid kits, goggles, hand sanitizer and bottled water.

Rina Torchinsky
June 5, 2020

Dozens gather at UMD vigil for beloved African American Studies professor Jonathan England

Students remembered England as a mentor and devoted ally.

Clara Longo de Freitas
June 3, 2020

Four UMD alumni started a company to help small businesses, food insecure students

The company allows people to buy gift cards for multiple businesses on one website.

Grace Yarrow
May 14, 2020

“One of the pioneers”: UMD grad who won a Grammy for remixing reflects on her career

Tracy Young is the first woman ever to win the award.

Clara Longo de Freitas
February 10, 2020