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title: Fresh Faces for Fall 2024
date: 2024-09-11T05:30:00-04:00
author: University of Maryland
canonical_url: "https://today.umd.edu/fresh-faces-for-fall-2024"
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# Fresh Faces for Fall 2024

*September 11, 2024* — by [Annie Krakower](/author/annie-krakower)


> From Artists to Activists to Athletes, Meet 10 Standout First-Year Terps

*Amazing freshmen 1920x1080 1 — This year’s talented freshman class includes budding business owners, a Team USA ice dancer, an accessibility innovator and more.*

As 5,739 incoming new Terps made Maryland home in the Fall 2024 semester, among them were a Team USA ice dancer, an accomplished artist and an accessibility innovator.

This year’s entrepreneurial, athletic and impactful freshman class brings a wide range of talents and passions to UMD’s campus. Meet 10 members as they begin their time as Terps:



*Mathea Abiara*



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*Derrick Antwi*



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*Dia Bonsu*



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*Donovan Fry*



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*Connor Grabowski*



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*Morgan Grant*



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*Jenna Hauer*



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*Abigail Heng*



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*Anirudh Mantha*



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*Evelyn Murphy*




**Topics:** [People](https://today.umd.edu/tags/people)


**Tags:** [Student Life](https://today.umd.edu/topic/student-life), [Student Experience](https://today.umd.edu/topic/student-experience)


**Units:** [College of Arts and Humanities](https://today.umd.edu/topic/college-arts-and-humanities), [College of Behavioral and Social Sciences](https://today.umd.edu/topic/college-behavioral-and-social-sciences), [College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences](https://today.umd.edu/topic/college-computer-mathematical-and-natural-sciences), [Robert H. Smith School of Business](https://today.umd.edu/topic/robert-h-smith-school-business), [School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation](https://today.umd.edu/topic/school-architecture-planning-and-preservation)