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Notable Alumni:
Co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin, attended UMD and graduated with a BS in Computer Science in 1993.
Three-time Olympic gymnast, Dominique Dawes, attended UMD and graduated in 2002 after winning the gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Jim Henson, founder of Muppets, graduated UMD with a degree in Home Economics. His initial projects in puppet-making (puppeteering?) started during his freshman year in college, where he created Sam and Friends.
Kevin Plank, founder and CEO of Under Armour, is also a UMD alumnus.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- July 1, 2022
University of Richmond
Investiture. This event marks the formal introduction of first-year students into the College. Students are introduced to the history of Richmond College, and hear reflections from upper class students. Students sign the Honor Pledge, officially becoming Richmond College students. Color: … More
- July 1, 2022
Vassar College
DAISY CHAIN. As far back as 1889, daisies were used to decorate the chapel for Class Day, the day before Commencement The sophomore class, “sister” class to the seniors, picked the daisies (from the field where the residential quad now … More
- July 1, 2022
Lehigh University
Lehigh and Lafayette has had a rivalry as far back as 1884. Seal and Motto. “Homo Minister et Interpres Naturae,” which translates loosely to “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature,” taken from the works of Francis Bacon, was used … More
- July 1, 2022
Columbia University
Columbia University (New York, NY): What is Orgo Night, you ask? The night before the organic chemistry final, the Columbia University marching band disrupts studies in Butler Library. Stress relief!