With the economy in a tailspin earlier this year, longtime WTTG–TV reporter Karen Gray Houston was distressed to learn that a scholarship honoring her late husband, Maryland journalism alumnus K. Christopher Houston ’85, would not generate enough spendable income to distribute an award for 2009.
The science behind the wondrous transformation of a liquid into a jiggly gel underlies the work that Srinivasa Raghavan, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is doing with new materials that can treat wounds and deliver medications.
Veterans enrolling or returning to classes at Maryland face unique challenges with financial aid, transferring credits and housing. The Ernest M. Willcher Veterans Scholarship, established as part of the university’s new slate of veterans’ initiatives, is easing the transition to civilian life for some of them.
For Richard Novak ’62, the sweet taste of victory comes in many varieties—from throwing three touchdown passes against West Virginia at Byrd Stadium nearly 50 years ago to exponentially expanding a $4 billion corporation.
With the goal of teaching students to “pay it forward,” Victoria Yorke ’82 has established a $200,000 endowment to fund scholarships for undergraduate students who plan to attend medical, dental or veterinary school, as well as provide administrative support for the newly named Drs. John William Reed and Victoria L. Yorke Health Professions Advising Office.
Bruce L. Berlage ’56, managing partner of Beck & Berlage Real Estate, considers himself a fortunate man. The two institutions that brought him the greatest joy over 50 years ago are again prominent in his life: the University of Maryland and Maryland 4-H.
The campaign will raise needed funds to: help exceptionally talented students who have low to moderate financial means attend Maryland; significantly enhance the undergraduate experience by providing every freshman the opportunity to engage in a special, extracurricular learning experience that complements the degree program; and position the university to successfully compete for the most talented graduate students. Distinguished alumni journalist Connie
Chung '69, men's basketball coach Gary Williams
'68, and entrepreneur Buno
Pati '86, '88, have taken a special leadership role to raise the funds that will accomplish this goal. Goal: $350 Million
The campaign will raise funds to significantly enhance the university's ability to compete for the world's most talented faculty, and then provide faculty with the intellectual, physical and financial resources necessary for them to be top lecturers and teachers, win research grants, and be nationally and internationally recognized for their leadership in the disciplines. Goal: $225 Million
The campaign will raise the funds that are critically necessary to provide state-of-the-art facilities in which learning, teaching, research, and artistic and athletic performance can flourish. Funds will also assure a physical setting across campus and in adjacent areas that is vibrant, visually appealing, pedestrian friendly and environmentally sensitive. Goal: $175 Million
The campaign will raise needed funds to stimulate "big ideas" and support entrepreneurial programs and innovation, as well as provide the flexible, venture funding that enables the university and its schools, college, and programs, to act quickly and seize new opportunities. Goal: $250 Million
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