UMBA’s mission is support and advance students, alumni and faculty of UMCP who affiliate themselves with the black or African-American community.
University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA), formerly the Black Alumni Network, represents the interests of nearly 17,000 black alumni of the University of Maryland, College Park. We are committed to the academic and professional development, advocacy, recognition and support of the black students, faculty and alumni of our alma mater.
04/04/2026
We are less than 1 week away from the Black Alumni Weekend! Here’s the starter pack for BAW. What are you bringing? Let us know in the comments section! 🐢❤️🖤💛
Check out the 🔗 in our bio or visit go.umd.edu/BAW for a list of all events, registration and more!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you
03/26/2026
ONE night. ONE community. ALL TERPS.
THE RETURN!
UMD BLACK ALUMNI WEEKEND
🎟️ umdthereturn.com
03/20/2026
Why you should attend Black Alumni Weekend on April 10-12:
✔️ Reconnect with fellow alums
✔️ Celebrate Terp excellence
✔️ Great food & amazing music
✔️ A full weekend of events, with options for everyone!
Whether it’s been one year or thirty since you’ve been back to campus, you’re invited to join us for this year’s celebration. 🐢❤️💛🖤✨
Check out all of the events for ! See you there? ➡️ https://go.umd.edu/baw
03/04/2026
On , make a difference in the lives of fellow Terps! 🐢🖤❤️💛 Show the world that Terps
support one another by supporting our community before midnight:
https://givingday.umd.edu/p2p/636354/jashawn-stewart
03/04/2026
UMBA is seeking nominations for the Gift of Giving Gala (G3) for the Alumni Awards! There are three awards for alumni: Legacy Award, Trailblazer Award, and Young Alumni.
Note: The Legacy Award nominations can be submitted for contributions made to their community, not just the Maryland community! ♥️
Please use the link below or scan the QR to submit your nominations by Sunday, March 8th!! 🏆🖤🐢✨
Link to Nomination Form: https://shorturl.at/ScKfb
02/25/2026
SAVE THE DATE UMCP
We present to you THE RETURN
University of Maryland Black Alumni
Weekend 2026 Party
Friday, April 10th 9PM to 2AM
Citizens and Culture
8113 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Hosted by Big Tigger, UMD Alumnus
Co-hosted by Robyn Dixon, UMD Alumna
RHOP
Music by DJ MOS
The event committee has come together to put something special in motion. When you see the names behind it, you already know the energy is going to be right!
More details to follow.
Tag every Black Terp you know!
ONE NIGHT. ONE COMMUNITY. ALL TERPS.
02/17/2026
This Black History Month UMBA celebrates Jazz. Jazz stands as a profound testament to the Black experience, serving as a soulful, foundational language that celebrates the resilience and creative brilliance of its African American heritage. Meet us for the partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams where they bring D.C.-based saxophonist to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Register: https://umd.alumniq.com/go/jazzjam
02/17/2026
This Black History Month UMBA celebrates Jazz. Jazz stands as a profound testament to the Black experience, serving as a soulful, foundational language that celebrates the resilience and creative brilliance of its African American heritage. Meet us for the partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams where they bring D.C.-based saxophonist to perform and lead a community-wide jam!
📆 Save the Date: UMD Black Alumni Weekend - April 10-12, 2026
For more information visit the UMD Alumni Association website: https://alumni.umd.edu/events/marquee/black-alumni-weekend