News You Can Use: FM Pipeline March 18, 2026

Congrats to FM Award Winners

The Division of Administration announced its annual awards at its All-hands meeting:

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Joe Hackett & Glynnis Bowman
• Innovation: Benjamin Beall, Sarah Dennison, Joseph Starner
• Customer Service: Chen Chin, Gabriel Purviance
• Belonging & Fairness: Makisha Thomas

2026 Administration Excellence Awards

FM was also recognized in the category of Administration Division awards.

• Besi Martinez
• Aynsley Toews
• Don Hill, Randy Bayer, Chris Lindsey, Zack Eide, Brian Trest, Jason Reardon, Victor Rojas, Bruce Joyner, Gustavo Rodriguez, Erick Molina (Nextgen IBP Support Team)
• Peter Andoh
• Leidy Fernandez
• Dina Prudencio, Adelina Aguilar, Maria Garcia, Reinita Felix, Ralph Hamme, Maria Escobar de Granados, Rosario Gastanaga, Sebastiana, Aleyda
• Hernndez, Ana Cubias, Geysi Bonilla, Nora Fonseca, Eloise Harris. Jose Diaz Sorto, Mayelis Gonzalez Aminta Espino Yveta Penn (Zone 1 Team)
• Jennifer Mentore
• Rosa Reyes
• Malcolm Walters

UMD Fearlessly Forward Award

Congratulations to Valencia Brown, recipient of the university's Fearlessly Forward award for innovation. This award recognizes staff who have introduced new ideas that capture the spirit of moving Fearlessly Forward. The recipients of this award have demonstrated innovative and creative thinking that benefits their unit, department, or the university. 

UMD's Employee Appreciation Day

Join UMD staff for Employee Fun Day on March 26 at McKeldin Mall, with a hula hoop competition, Human Scavenger Hunt, and yoga. All staff is invited. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.