In the Spotlight: Connie Chung speaks to Merrill College students and alumni

By Alex Burke The University of Maryland Alumni Association hosted a conversation Tuesday featuring trailblazing journalist and alumna Connie Chung. As the first Asian American and second woman to anchor an evening news program, she shared her accomplishments in journalism, shared her life story and promoted her new book, “Connie: A Memoir.” The event was held in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, and UMD … Continue reading In the Spotlight: Connie Chung speaks to Merrill College students and alumni

UMD’s SALC hosts professional clothing swap event

By Samantha Cohen The University of Maryland’s Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) held a Professional Clothing Swap event on Friday in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Students exchanged their own professional clothing to access other donated pieces. SALC serves as the student branch of the Alumni Association with the goal of creating connections between students and alumni, said Kaitlyn Zhou, a junior family science … Continue reading UMD’s SALC hosts professional clothing swap event