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UMGC Marks 75th Anniversary of Overseas Experiment that Continues to Influence Higher Education October 01, 2024 With barely a week’s notice, seven educators packed their bags and flew on Oct. 2, 1949, to Heidelberg, Germany, to launch an overseas education program.

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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.”

Caring for Sister Inspires David Williams to Seek Degree in Healthcare

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David Williams struggled with the culture shock after moving from rural north Florida to suburban Maryland when he also became his sister’s caregiver.