Alumni Highlights

Congrats to Alumna Patience Peabody ‘03 on her New Position

Congratulations to Alumna Patience Peabody for her promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Book Trust. Peabody brings 20 years of experience to the national organization that ensures book access and ownership for more than 60,000 students annually. Peabody brings extensive management and strategy experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and government sectors to her leadership role with Book Trust. Read More HERE!

Congrats to Alumnus Nikkolas Smith ‘08 on his Educational Mural

Congratulations to Alumnus Nikkolas Smith for his partnership with Ben & Jerry’s and director Ava Duvernay.

Her most recent film, Origin, explores how different cultures throughout history have created social hierarchies, or castes, and the toll that takes on people’s humanity. Duvernay and Smith are working together to ensure that young people have the opportunity to engage with banned books.

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Congrats to Alumna Marcia

Milton ‘80 on her New Position

Congratulations to Alumna Marcia Milton ‘80! NAMO newly appointed her as their new chairperson.

Marcia joined the UMA Board in 2000 and served as a member of the Board of Directors for several years. She remains active in the Maryland Motorcoach Association, the National Association of Motorcoach Operators, and the American Bus Association.

The NAMO Board is excited to welcome Marcia to the board as the first female chairperson and looks forward to her leadership as she “Takes The Wheel.”

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MG Janeen Birckhead ‘91 on Her Honor

Congratulations to Alumna MG Janeen Birckhead ‘91 on becoming a Class of 2024 U.S. Army’s Women’s Hall of Fame member at the Military Women’s Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery on March 21st.

Major General Birckhead joins Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Anita Dixon (HU Class 1985), and the Honorable Tia Johnson (HU Class of 1980), a member of the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023.