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UMGC Global Media Center 2022 Spring Stateside Commencement Archive

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Various 2020-decade graduation signs.
Reimagined UMGC Commencement Centers on Students and Their Families
News
July 06, 2022
A graduating new mom in full regalia made her way through the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
Bob Ludwig
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The Julius Downing Story
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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.
A photo of UMGC Graduate Aaron Burr
An Educational Journey: From Segregated Schools to UMGC Degree
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June 07, 2022
Aaron Burr’s Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from UMGC was long in coming.
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Pillars of Strength Grads Look to Their Degrees to Change Their Lives
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June 02, 2022
Three of the graduates participating in UMGC commencement ceremonies last month earned their degrees with the help of Pillars of Strength scholarship program, which are awarded to volunteer caregivers of wounded, ill, or injured military servicemembers.
Tamea Ellis-Armstrong
The Tamea Ellis-Armstrong Story
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May 27, 2022
Tamea Ellis-Armstrong’s youngest daughter didn’t start talking when expected—which eventually led to a diagnosis of autism.
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Christine Hillsgrove Earned Three Degrees at UMGC
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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.
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Graduate Mae Beale Made Education a Priority
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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).
UMGC Graduates with family and Dr. Fowler.
3D Scholars in Prince George's County
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May 24, 2022
As Nailah Gibson looked forward to her May 2022 graduation from UMGC, she was debating whether to use her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice as the steppingstone to law school or to a career in law enforcement. For now, law school has the edge.
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Autistic Graduate says UMGC Helped Her Find Career Confidence
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May 20, 2022
Trying to find your passion is not always an easy task. Finding a place in a professional world or classroom can be double the challenge.
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Mother of Seven Celebrates Her Degree
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May 19, 2022
Kelly Beech put her college education on a l-o-o-o-o-n-g hiatus.
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The LaSharn Newbill Story
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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.
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From Homelessness to a Master’s Degree
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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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