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UMGC Joins Maryland Governor in Support of Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign August 20, 2024 Pillars of Strength Scholarship recipients and UMGC staff members joined Governor Wes Moore and Elizabeth Dole as Maryland became the 11th state to support the Dole Foundation’s campaign that is turning the spotlight on the untold stories of military caregivers.

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UMUC Cybersecurity Team Wins Silver In Global Cyberlympics

November 02, 2012

UMUC’s Cyber Padawans competed against eight teams at the world finals in Miami Adelphi, Md. — The Cyber Padawans—a team of cybersecurity students, faculty and alumni from the University of Marylan…

Javier Miyares Appointed President Of University Of Maryland University College

October 01, 2012

Cuban-born immigrant named to top position at national leader in distance learning and online higher education. Adelphi, Md. — James L. Shea, chair of the University System of Maryland (USM) …

UMUC To Unveil New Location At Quantico During Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

September 13, 2012

Located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Va., this student service center will open for a facility preview on Sept. 26 WHAT: University of Maryland University College (UMUC) will host a r…

Lyra Helms to Connect Degree in Cybersecurity with Experience in Healthcare

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Already holding a master’s degree in occupational therapy, the Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident aspires to another master’s degree in cybersecurity management and policy.

Michael Vyas Overcomes Preconceptions as Caregiver to His Wife, Rachelle

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Being a man taking care of a wounded veteran woman often takes some explaining, said Michael Vyas, one of the four men who were awarded Pillars of Strength scholarships for the first time this year.

Scott Lynch and His Wife Monica “Chose to Fight” for Her Recovery

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Scott Lynch, one of ten members (and one of the first four males) to receive the Pillars of Strength scholarship, said: “I was overwhelmed with joy and the feeling that somebody’s on your side and there’s a group of people that hear you, see you, recognize you and are rooting for you.”