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Entrepreneur Will Use Health Administration Degree to Expand Her Hair Business
June 30, 2022
Kathryn Akinmuyisan’s Bachelor of Science in Health Administration puts her a step closer to her goal: to augment a thriving hair business with health and wellness offerings, including group fitness and nutrition.
Military Career and Growing Family Nudged Julius Downing to Psychology Studies
June 08, 2022
Julius Downing has long been interested in psychology. It gained greater importance when he began looking to it for guidance in balancing the demands of a career in the Navy and the responsibilities of a growing family.
An Educational Journey: From Segregated Schools to UMGC Degree
June 07, 2022
Aaron Burr’s Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from UMGC was long in coming.
Former Teacher Receives Graduate Degree and Plans to Make a Career Change
June 03, 2022
After losing two former students to gun violence, a heartbroken Teneisha Holder decided to walk away from her job as an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C.
Motivated to Help Young Daughter Overcome Developmental Challenges, Tamea Ellis-Armstrong Completes Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
May 27, 2022
Tamea Ellis-Armstrong’s youngest daughter didn’t start talking when expected—which eventually led to a diagnosis of autism.
Christine Hillsgrove’s “Transformational” Experience at UMGC Includes Earning Three Degrees
May 26, 2022
Christine Hillsgrove has always been fascinated by the inner workings of NASA and it was her dream to work for one of the space agency’s centers.
To Anyone Returning to School Later in Life, Graduate Mae Beale Says Make it a Priority
May 25, 2022
When Mae Beale returned to school in her late 70s to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, she had already spent several years in a career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Prince George’s County 3D Scholars: First Graduates of Ambitious Collaboration Crush Myths About Accessibility and Affordability in Higher Education
May 24, 2022
Trying to find your passion is not always an easy task.
Autistic Graduate says UMGC Helped Her Find Career Confidence
May 20, 2022
Trying to find your passion is not always an easy task.
Twenty-five Years and Seven Children Later, Determined Mother Celebrates Her Bachelor’s Degree
May 19, 2022
Kelly Beech put her college education on a l-o-o-o-o-n-g hiatus.
La Sharn Newbill: Staying the Course through Widowhood
May 17, 2022
LaSharn Newbill took the End of Life: Issues and Perspectives course at UMGC as one of her electives en route to a bachelor’s degree.
From Homelessness to a Master’s Degree, Yannick Bopda Now Aims for Medical School
May 12, 2022
For two long years, Yannick Bopda has looked forward to walking across the graduation ceremony stage to receive his degree in full regalia.
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