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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.
Bob Ludwig
Tamaria Wadley Applies Her New Skills and Helps Her Fellow Teachers Adjust to Online Instruction
May 12, 2022
Tamaria Wadley started her Master of Education in Instructional Technology at UMGC just weeks before her elementary school was forced into virtual classes by the onset of COVID-19.
Bob Ludwig
Daniel Lewis and Claudia Palacios “Master” UMGC Together as Husband and Wife
May 12, 2022
Claudia Palacios and her husband, Daniel Lewis, have completed master’s degrees from the School of Business at UMGC.
Bob Ludwig
Mike Kelly Found a Way Out, and Up
May 11, 2022
Mike Kelly was about at rock bottom. Born and raised in Maryland’s Calvert County, Kelly, 32, was forced to leave Catholic University before graduation because of family financial problems.
Bob Ludwig
UMGC Academic Integrity Initiatives Honored with UPCEA Award for Excellence in Advancing Student Success
April 27, 2022
Leading Association for Professional, Continuing and Online Education RecognizesUMGC’s Efforts to Support a Culture of Academic Integrity and Accountability Adelphi, Md. (April 27, 2022)
Bob Ludwig
CFP Board Renews UMGC’s Certification Program for Finance Majors
April 27, 2022
UMGC School of Business has announced that its Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification program has been renewed by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
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