UMD history professor James Gao remembered for his generosity, quest for knowledge
Gao is remembered for his love of learning and his generosity. For some, he was an inspiration.
“Lightning in a bottle”: UMD School of Music remembers voice professor Carmen Balthrop
Many remember Balthrop's bravura and talent.
UMD alumna Katie Bedingfield remembered for kindness, devotion to community
Bedingfield died on July 10 after battling a brain tumor for three years.
Former UMTV manager Al Perry remembered for calm demeanor, devotion to faith and students
Many remember Perry’s patience, authenticity and level head.
UMD doctoral student remembered for her compassion and brilliance
Anat Kimchi was killed in Chicago on June 19.
Engineering professor Linda Schmidt is remembered for her boundless energy and generosity
Schmidt, a professor in UMD's mechanical engineering department, died March 12. She was 62.
Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., longtime Maryland senate president, dies at 78
In June, UMD named its main administration after the state senate president emeritus.
UMD alum John Smallwood remembered as a trailblazing reporter and doting father
Smallwood, who worked at The Diamondback and The Black Explosion, died Dec. 6.
UMD professor Jonathan England remembered as loving father, fierce ally to black community
He continued to speak out against racism up until his death.
UMD Dining Services manager Luckmann Simon remembered for his bright smile, friendliness
Simon died April 9 from complications of COVID-19. He was 61.