University of Maryland Alumni Association Launches "TerpTV.com" Internet TV Channel

Building on Success of Terps Football Coach Ralph Friedgen's "FridgeTV.com", Ex-NFL Pro/Sportscaster Jess Atkinson and TV Worldwide Collaborate on New Channel for University Alumni

TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, announced that it had been selected by the University of Maryland Alumni Association to develop and launch "TerpTV.com", www.TerpTV.com)">, an Internet TV Channel featuring University activities and alumni spotlights with compelling live and archived video programming. TerpTV is produced in a joint venture with sportscaster and former NFL and University of Maryland kicker Jess Atkinson of Atkinson and Co., the second such state-of-the-art channel produced by the TV Worldwide/Atkinson team in cooperation with the University. The first channel, the highly successful and well-trafficked "FridgeTV.com" www.fridgetv.com)">, highlights the University of Maryland Terrapins Football Program under Coach Ralph "The Fridge" Friedgen.

"We're excited about having TerpTV on the air," stated Danita Nias, University of Maryland Alumni Association Executive Director. "With video productions on a variety of features, including News and Events, Alumni Spotlights, and Maryland Memories, this innovative Internet-based television station streams Terp pride right into the computer Web browsers of Maryland alumni around the world."

"Fridge TV proved that a private-label Internet TV channel can be an effective promotional, marketing and communications tool, benefiting every facet of a football program from recruiting to fan participation," commented Atkinson. "Now we're building on this concept, by creating a dedicated Internet TV channel for Maryland alumni that will the help the Alumni Association achieve its goals of staying in touch with Maryland graduates worldwide through compelling content targeted to this demographic audience."

"We're excited about working with Jess to bring another University of Maryland Internet TV channel to life, this time in support of University of Maryland Alumni Association," stated Dave Gardy, CEO of TVWorldwide.com. "Jess is a talented producer and just as with Fridge TV, we know his creative video presentations will generate huge buzz among Maryland alumni. Thus, we've configured this community-based channel to encourage audience participation and facilitate the Alumni Association's mission."

Visitors to TerpTV.com www.TerpTV.com)"> should have the Quicktime or Windows Media player tested and installed prior to viewing the free video presentations. For future free live events on the channel, viewers should log on 5-10 minutes prior to start times. Technical questions can be directed to 703-961-9250, ext 223 or info@tvworldwide.com .

About TV Worldwide

As a leading global Internet broadcasting and streaming media company, TV Worldwide www.tvworldwide.com)"> is developing a network of video channels that is an affiliation of community-based Internet television stations, each underwritten by a strategic partner, "aimcasting(SM)" to targeted demographic audiences worldwide. TVWorldwide.com works with strategic partners to develop the latest in live and archived state-of-the art video streaming content applications. TVWorldwide.com was recently named one of the streaming video industry's "Hottest Streaming Companies" by Streaming Magazine, www.streamingmagazine.com, and CEO Dave Gardy was honored by the magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential People in Streaming Media. Mr. Gardy currently serves as President of the International Webcasting Association.

About the University of Maryland Alumni Association

The University of Maryland Alumni Association was founded in 1989 and has as its mission to support and promote the university in its pursuits of excellence in teaching, research and public service and to foster a spirit of loyalty, involvement and lifelong commitment to the university by its alumni.

In pursuit of this mission, the association has developed a membership base of approximately 30,000 dues paying members and offers a number of membership benefits and services. There also exist academic chapters for 12 schools and colleges; regional clubs in 10 major metropolitan areas around the nation, six local and six special interest clubs; and alumni college continuing education experiences. The association has complemented these activities with legislative advocacy, athletic and special events, and awards and recognition programs that are celebrated campus wide. Student programs focus on mentoring, professional development and scholarships.

In early 2005, the alumni association will open the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, a place for alumni to call home when they visit College Park. The Riggs Alumni Center, funded through private contributions, will stand as a monument to the achievements of Maryland alumni. It will be a place where alumni can enjoy a game watch, celebrate a wedding, conduct a board meeting or attend a reunion event. It will also serve as the headquarters for the alumni association.

The association continues its strong partnership with the Division of University Relations even though the association remains a separate 501(c)(3) organization. Through the alumni association, alumni establish and renew their relationship with the university.

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