RJ Bentley’s co-founder John Brown III remembered as legend in College Park
John Brown III, whose presence left a mark on College Park and beyond, died on Nov. 9 of heart failure.
UMD lecturer Dominique Mwepu remembered as caring instructor, lighthearted friend
Dominique Mwepu, a lecturer in the hearing and speech sciences department, was killed in a pedestrian collision on Sept. 30. He was 53.
Former UMD librarian Herbert Foerstel remembered as pioneering activist, caring father
Herbert Foerstel, who worked for University of Maryland Libraries for nearly 30 years, died of natural causes on Sept. 20. He was 90.
Rance Cleaveland remembered as avid researcher, dedicated mentor
Cleaveland died at his Arlington, Virginia home and is survived by his wife and three children. He was 62.
Former UMD journalism professor Jon Franklin remembered as ‘an incredible human being’
During his career, Franklin wrote seven books and won two Pulitzers for two short stories.
‘He helped to blaze a trail’: UMD community celebrates former chancellor John B. Slaughter
Slaughter, the University of Maryland’s first Black chancellor, died in California on Dec. 6.
‘Light of sunshine’: UMD student Samuel Castañeda remembered as cheerful, funny friend
Castañeda, who was a sophomore information science major at the University of Maryland, died May 9 at age 19 in a car accident.
David Povich remembered for generosity, philanthropy and dedication to family
Povich and his siblings, Maury and Lynn, helped establish The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at this university’s journalism college.
Enzo Alvarenga remembered for individuality, dedication to journalism
A rising sophomore journalism major at the University of Maryland when he died, Enzo had ambitions of being a sports journalist with a focus on soccer.
Kayley Milor remembered as devoted student, friend to all
When Milor got to the University of Maryland, her passion for sports translated into a budding career in physical therapy.