Notable Alumni
Terps are Terps for life. They graduate from Maryland more committed than ever to changing the world, whether by discovering technologies we rely on every day, tackling policy issues in our government, launching creative businesses and more. Meet just a few of them.Joy Bauer ’86, kinesiological sciences
“Today” show nutrition expert
Gail Berman ’78, theatre
Producer, “24,” “House,” “American Idol”
Sergey Brin ’93, computer science, math
Co-founder, Google
Robert Briskman M.S. ’61, electrical engineering
Co-founder, Sirius Satellite Radio
Al Carey ’78, urban studies
CEO, PepsiCo Americas Beverages
Connie Chung ’69, journalism
Emmy-winning journalist
A. James Clark ’50, civil engineering
President, Clark Enterprises
Larry David ’70, history
Co-creator, “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Boomer Esiason ’84, undergraduate studies
“The NFL Today” analyst, former NFL player
Robert Fischell M.S. ’53, physics
Inventor, modern medical stents
Jim Henson ’60, home economics
Creator, the Muppets
Steny Hoyer ’63, political science
House Minority Whip, U.S. Congress
Gayle King ’76, psychology
Co-anchor, “CBS This Morning”
Jeff Kinney ’93, criminal justice
Author, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series
Liz Lerman ’70, dance
MacArthur Award winner, dance company founder
Kevin Plank ’97, business administration
Founder & CEO, Under Armour
Giuliana Rancic ’96, journalism
Anchor, “E! News”
David Simon ’83, undergraduate studies
Creator, “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “The Wire”
Robert H. Smith ’50, accounting
Developer, Crystal City complex
