Meet a Retriever—Mary K. Tilghman ’79, novelist and donor
Meet Mary K. Tilghman, whose original decision to attend UMBC may have started off more pragmatic than fairytale (she could commute with her brother who was attending), but the story ended up having a happy ending. Tilghman ’79, English, is a novelist—the author of half a dozen modern romance and historical novels—finding inspiration in her native Maryland, as well as drawing on her bachelor’s degree from 45-plus years ago. Tilghman says that the classes at UMBC laid the foundation for a prolific and fulfilling writing career. Tell us your story, Mary! Q: What’s one essential thing you’d want another Retriever… Continue Reading Meet a Retriever—Mary K. Tilghman ’79, novelist and donor