Gina Hossick has been hired by the USM as Leonard Raley’s executive administrative assistant. She is replacing Becky Flick, who retired in June. Gina has worked with the USM Foundation as an office associate for three years and brings 18 years of...

Salisbury University alumna Diane Auer Jones (’86), a molecular biologist and past U.S. assistant secretary for postsecondary education, returned to her alma mater on November 6 to present, “Science and Technology Policy: Stimulating Innovation ...

On November 12, Chancellor William E. “Brit” Kirwan hosted a dinner to recognize the efforts of three Maryland public school superintendents who have facilitated the development and implementation of very successful partnerships with USM institut...

The USM Office of Advancement offered a number of professional development seminars this fall to development staff across the USM. These short classes are designed to provide information on relevant and timely topics at an affordable price. Recent ...

Dr. Reginald S. Avery was inaugurated as president of Coppin State University on October 24. The ceremony was part of a week of inaugural festivities on campus. After the ceremony’s conclusion, Dr. Avery cut the ribbon for the new Health and Huma...

With the goal of teaching students to “pay it forward,” University of Maryland alumna Victoria Yorke ’82 has established a $200,000 endowment to fund scholarships for undergraduate students who plan to attend medical, dental or veterinary schoo...

Cathy Sweet-Windham has joined UMUC as vice president of institutional advancement. She has 18 years of management and fundraising experience, most recently as special assistant to the president for board and external relations at Gallaudet Universi...

Bowie State University held a gala for friends and alumni on November 8 to announce the kickoff of The Campaign for Bowie State University – Believe, Invest, Grow (also known as The BIG Campaign). Bowie has raised more than $5 million thus far tow...

Baltimore resident Ruth R. Marder, an active member of the community who serves on Towson University's board of visitors, has pledged to give $1 million to the university's "Top 10% Program." The Top 10% Program provides financial assistance to st...

Dear Friends and Colleagues: It is hard to believe that Fall is almost over. The Foundation annual meeting was well attended and very informative, with insightful updates on the endowment’s investment performance and the state of the markets. ...