Archives 2024 | Global Media Center

A Rare Illness and Dozens of Surgeries Failed to Stop This UMGC Grad

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December 20, 2024

Diagnosed with a rare, incurable and potentially fatal skin disease, Shamika Wallace had to manage a pregnancy and about 25 operations during her five years as a UMGC student.

With UMGC Degree, 76 Year Old Entrepreneur Epitomizes Lifelong Learning

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December 20, 2024

Ernest E. Johnson could be getting ready to retire. Instead after working more than 40 years in real estate, Johnson decided to complete his bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Work ‘Besties’ Rallied Each Other to a UMGC Degree

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December 17, 2024

Although they pursued different degrees—and never even took a course together—Kristin James and Michelle Daye untiringly encouraged one another through class assignments, projects and long nights of study, all the while navigating full-time jobs and families.

UMGC Grad Will Leverage New Degree to Improve Public Health in Botswana

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December 16, 2024

Maruping Kenosi Maruping, a scientist with the National Health Laboratory, said his fear of a new epidemic—either natural or manmade—led him to pursue a master’s degree in biotechnology.

The Accompanying Spouse

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December 13, 2024

Elizabeth Hawk Davis wrote that her idyllic time as an accompanying spouse was “a wonderful memory for me.” She also was on the faculty for a year, teaching Composition I at Pirmasens and Wildflecken in Germany.

UMGC to Celebrate Winter “Grad Walk” Dec. 12-15, Capping Largest Fall Term Ever

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December 11, 2024

Unique Commencement Experience Over Four Days Features Specific Times Graduates Can Chose to Receive Diploma in Front of Family and Friends

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Symbolism, Struggle, History and the Art of Kevin Cole

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December 03, 2024

Exhibition runs through January 5 and features paintings, drawings and sculptures that address the lives and struggles of African Americans in the South – drawing from themes of historical and societal import, including voting rights, family life and faith.

UMGC Cyber Teams Dominate Fall MAGIC Competition

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December 02, 2024

UMGC claimed first, second, and fourth place in the 17th annual competition, nearly sweeping the capture-the-flag (CTF) event that included more than 100 students across the U.S.

UMGC Alumna Achieves Educational and Entrepreneurial Success

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November 26, 2024

Ebony McArthur received three degrees from UMGC and is a small business owner of McArthur Realty Group.

Recognizing the Service of Our Military Community, UMGC Marks Veterans Day by Honoring Student Veteran of the Year

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November 11, 2024

Event featured a keynote address by the Honorable James G. Rodriguez, assistant U.S. Labor Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), a UMGC alum and U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Student Veteran of the Year Ehsan Jamshidi’s Road to Success Began as a Child Refugee from Afghanistan

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November 11, 2024

Gunnery Sgt. Jamshidi was recognized as the UMGC General John W. Vessey, Jr. Student Veteran of the Year at the university’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 in Adelphi, Md.

On the UMGC Bookshelf: New Title Lays out Path to Career in Cybersecurity

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November 04, 2024

With both beginners and aspiring cybersecurity professionals in mind, UMGC faculty member Jesse Varsalone and alumnus Chris Haller joined forces to produce The Hack Is Back: Techniques to Beat Hackers at Their Own Games, a book that examines how hackers and nation-states gain access to confidential information on some of the most protected systems and networks in the world.

UMGC Global Media Center Archives - 2024

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