UMGC Global Media Center Archives

Browse UMGC’s archive to revisit past stories of innovation, impact, and achievement across our global community. These articles capture key moments in our history—from academic milestones to student and faculty accomplishments.

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Pillars of Strength Grads Look to Their Degrees to Change Their Lives
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
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
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
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).
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3D Scholars in Prince George's County
Profiles Alumni Success
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
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
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
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.
Leadership for the New Integrative Learning Design Unit
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May 13, 2022
Nationally Recognized Scholar Joins UMGC After Leading University System of Maryland’s William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation Adelphi, Md.
Bob Ludwig
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From Homelessness to a Master’s Degree
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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Tamaria Wadley Helps 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
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Husband and Wife "Master" UMGC
May 12, 2022
Claudia Palacios and her husband, Daniel Lewis, have completed master’s degrees from the School of Business at UMGC.
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