Alumni News and Events

Postcards with a Purpose

For the seventh year in a row, alumni have enthusiastically welcomed accepted students through our From One Tiger to Another program, a project run in partnership between the offices of Alumni Relations and Admissions. In 2024, 275 alumni wrote more than 2,000 postcards to potential Tigers around the country — congratulating students on their acceptance, offering words of encouragement and sharing their own TU experiences. Often alumni got creative, adding stickers, artwork and other special touches to make the postcards truly personalized. The popularity of the program has grown exponentially since 2020, and though there are new participants each year, the vast majority of volunteers have participated multiple times. A few alumni, including Amanda Critelli ’09, Stephanie LaMonica ’05 and Melissa Luckman ’05, have taken part an astonishing seven years in a row. We are grateful to all the Tigers who have generously contributed to this program over the years.

Getting to Know TU’s 15th President

Alumni have had several opportunities to meet President Mark R. Ginsberg at a number of special welcome events throughout the winter and spring. The receptions have taken place across seven Maryland counties, as well as in Baltimore City and Washington, D.C. The events have not only offered a unique chance for Tigers to get to know TU’s new president and learn about his vision for the university’s future but also allowed alumni to ask questions and offer feedback while the president continues his listening tour.

2024 Top Tigers in Their 20s Award Recipients

The program recognizes young alumni for accomplishments in their careers, within their communities or at TU.

Faith Borras ’22
Cody Boteler ’17
Ayana Bowman ’17
Mi’Kayla Britt ’21
Kelly Coffey ’17
Danielle Costabile ’18, ’21
Craig Farmer ’18
Courtney Ferguson ’21
Nicholas Fioravante ’17
Emily Goodman ’16
Allison Guerra ’17
Alexis Bell Johnson ’18
Jessica Josey ’16
Elena Kalodner-Martin ’17
Lucienne Karszen ’23
Ian Lazarenko ’20
Jeffrey Martindale ’16
Joshua Norris ’16
India Richey ’19
Nicolo Russolillo ’19
Timothy Sciannella ’22
Jasmine Thomas ’19
Lea Triantafillou ’20
Sherwen Paul Triguero ’19
Seon Tromble ’22

TU Night with the Capitals

On Feb. 21, Tigers met at City Tap House for a happy hour reception before watching the Washington Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-2 at Capital One Arena.

(1) (Bottom row) Dario DiBattista, Eric Carter, Yesim Karaman ’11, Amanda Allen ’14, Matt Death ’06 and Margaret Paulson ’11; (Top row) Carly Mannava ’93. (2) Terri Cohee ’02, ’06; Brian Cohee ’04, ’07; Ashok Mannava and Carly Mannava ’93. (3) Sean Hollister, Celina Minto, Keith Hollister ’16 and Amy Hollister ’16. (4) Janice Hartlieb ’95 and Ryan Hartlieb.

Volunteering at the Maryland Food Bank

For our quarterly service project last winter, alumni spent the afternoon sorting and packaging donated items at the Maryland Food Bank Feb. 3.

TU alumni posing for a group photo at the Maryland Food Bank

TU alum carrying boxes at the Maryland Food Bank

(1) The whole group poses together after a job well done. (2) Nicole Francese ’19. (3) Stephanie Johnson ’95. (4) Michael Massimini ’08, Nadia Egbunine, Tatiana Egbunine and Julie Dickerson ’01.

California

The TU Alumni Association traveled to California to host several events Feb. 22–25. The trip included a reception at Karl Strauss Brewing Company in San Diego Thursday, a crab feast at The Penmar in Venice Saturday, brunch and a tour of the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles Sunday and a dinner with alumni working in the entertainment industry at Tony P’s Dockside Grill in Marina del Rey Sunday evening.

TU alumni at the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles

Crab Feasts and O’s Spring Training

On March 22 and 23, the TU Alumni Association continued a favorite spring tradition, hosting crab feasts and O’s games at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Although Friday’s game was canceled due to bad weather, the O’s secured a 3-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, with President Ginsberg throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

TU president Ginsberg and Oriole's General Manager Mike Elias

TU alum and grandbaby at the Orioles game

(1) President Ginsberg and O’s Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Elias. (2) Joseph Wesolowski ’70 and Cynthia Stewart ’08. (3) We loved meeting O’s fans of all ages. (4) Guests enjoy steamed crabs and a gorgeous day.

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