Maryland Athletics Announces 2024 Fall Graduates
12/9/2024 10:00:00 AM | Field Hockey, Football, Men's Lacrosse, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Tennis, Wrestling, The Barry & Mary Gossett Center for Acad
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The University of Maryland Athletics Department announced the graduation of 22 student-athletes following the fall semester.
"I want to congratulate these 22 Terps on graduating from the University of Maryland," said Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics. "We are so proud of each of these Terps, who have worked hard in the classroom and in competition . We hope the lessons they've gained and the memories they've made during their time with us will serve them well for tomorrow. Congratulations and remember, once a Terp, always a Terp."
The Terrapin Club is committed to establishing an exceptional student-athlete experience and donors play a pivotal role in helping provide the necessary resources. Seven student-athletes have their scholarship specifically supported by a named scholarship endowment or Director's Circle.
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"I want to congratulate these 22 Terps on graduating from the University of Maryland," said Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics. "We are so proud of each of these Terps, who have worked hard in the classroom and in competition . We hope the lessons they've gained and the memories they've made during their time with us will serve them well for tomorrow. Congratulations and remember, once a Terp, always a Terp."
The Terrapin Club is committed to establishing an exceptional student-athlete experience and donors play a pivotal role in helping provide the necessary resources. Seven student-athletes have their scholarship specifically supported by a named scholarship endowment or Director's Circle.
Fall 2024 Graduates
Women's Basketball
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Brinae Alexander | M.P.S. | Product Management | Murfreesboro, TN |
Field Hockey
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Rayne Wright | B.A. | Sociology | Bethlehem, PA |
Football
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Tommy Akingbesote | B.S. | Family Science | Largo, MD |
| Donnell Brown | B.S. | Sociology | Upper Marlboro, MD |
| Marcus Dumervil | B.A. | Sociology | Lauderdale Lakes, FL |
| Tai Felton | B.S. | Family Science | Ashburn, VA |
| Chantz Harley | B.A. | Sociology | Upper Marlboro, MD |
| Roman Hemby | B.A. | Communication | Edgewood, MD |
| Leron Husbands | B.A. | Criminology & Criminal Justice | Seat Pleasant, MD |
| Eli Mason | B.A. | Criminology & Criminal Justice | Ashburn, VA |
| Kaden Prather | B.A. | Sociology | Montgomery Village, MD |
| Dante Trader Jr. | B.A. | African American & Africana Studies | Delmar, DE |
Women's Golf
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Patricie Mackova | B.A. | Chemistry | Prague, Czech Republic |
Men's Lacrosse
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Daniel Kelly | B.A. | American Studies | Towson, MD |
Tennis
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Maria Budin | M.P.S. | Industrial/Organization | Bristol, United Kingdom |
Men's Track and Field
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Mekhi Abbott | M.J. | Journalism | Jamesburg, NJ |
| Justin Ofotan | B.A. | Sociology | Bowie, MD |
| Kobe Simpson | B.A. | Technology & Information | Mandeville, Jamaica |
Women's Track and Field
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Kirstin Nichols | B.S. | Social Data Science - Economics | Crofton, MD |
| Skylar Payne | M.S. | Marketing Analytics | High Point, NC |
Volleyball
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Ellie Watson | B.S. | Kinesiology | Orland Park, IL |
Wrestling
| Name | Degree | Major | Hometown |
| Dainon Kappes | B.A. | Criminology & Criminal Justice | Bowie, MD |
Players Mentioned
Javelin
/ Track & Field
DL
/ Football
G/F
/ Women's Basketball
LB
/ Football
/ Women's Tennis
OL
/ Football
WR
/ Football
DB
/ Football
RB
/ Football
TE
/ Football
125 lbs
/ Wrestling
A
/ Men's Lacrosse
/ Women's Golf
Distance
/ Track & Field
Sprints
/ Track & Field
Sprints/Hurdles
/ Track & Field
WR
/ Football
DB
/ Football
MB
/ Volleyball
D
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