Speakers and Singers

Keynote and Student Speakers

Keynote and student speakers will offer reflections and congratulations to graduates at each of the university's commencements held at the Xfinity Center.

Saturday, December 18, 9:15 a.m.

Keynote speaker: Ginger Miller ’13, President and Chief Executive Officer of Women Veterans Interactive, Inc.

Student speaker: Brittany Renfro ’21, Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

Saturday, December 18, 3:45 p.m

Keynote speaker: The Honorable Jazz M. Lewis, Member, Maryland House of Delegates

Student Speaker: Jayla Nowlin ’21, Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology

For more information on UMGC's commencement speakers, visit our Global Media Center.

Student Singers

Each ceremony will feature a student singer who will perform The Star-Spangled Banner and the UMGC Alma Mater.

Saturday, December 18, 9:15 a.m.

Isabell Maria Pollard ’18 & ’21
Master of Business Administration

Saturday, December 18, 3:45 p.m.

Megan Lewis ’21
Master of Science in Information Technology

The Xfinity Center ceremonies will be available for live viewing via webcast. Access the webcasts by visiting umgc.edu/commencement 15 minutes before each ceremony.

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Spring Commencement 2022