UMGC Global Media Center February 2024 Articles

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Unit Classes Becoming More Popular for Stateside Servicemembers
Military and Veteran Community
February 29, 2024
One such class is being offered at a fire station on Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia.
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UMGC Advances to Mid-Atlantic Cyber Defense Competition Finals
Cybersecurity
February 28, 2024
The cyber team is one of 10 teams that will compete in the mid-Atlantic region finals at Prince Georges Community College in Largo, Maryland, on March 22-23.
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Local Artists Bring Personal Identity into Their Work
Arts Events
February 27, 2024
“The Impact of Black Artists on American Culture” virtual panel discussion was hosted on Feb. 16 by UMGC’s Office of Diversity and Equity as part of Black History Month activities.
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UMGC and Jiffy Lube Renew Educational Alliance
Partnerships Press Releases
February 26, 2024
Employees of national chain of automotive oil-change and preventive maintenance outlets can receive UMGC credit for courses taken through Jiffy Lube University.
Bob Ludwig
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UMGC Launches Student Coaching Initiative to Scale High-Touch Support for Learners
Student Press Releases
February 23, 2024
In collaboration with coaching innovator InsideTrack, UMGC to expand its in-house corps of success coaches and provide one-on-one coaching for first-time college-goers.
Bob Ludwig
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Electric Cars for Cuba: Alum Earns A+ in Trade Diplomacy
Alumni Success
February 22, 2024
John Felder parlayed his UMGC education and passion for cars into a career in the auto industry and a successful quest to sell the first electric car to a private owner in Cuba.
UMGC alumni, faculty, and staff join President Gregory Fowler in the Maryland State House with the resolution from the General Assembly
Maryland General Assembly Resolution Honors UMGC Mission
Awards Press Releases
February 21, 2024
Resolution cited “the contributions and legacy of UMGC students, faculty, staff and alumni in Maryland and around the world.”
Bob Ludwig
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Is Military Tuition Assistance Meeting Needs of Servicemembers?
Events Military and Veteran Community
February 15, 2024
UMGC President Gregory Fowler was on Capitol Hill recently discussing the Defense Department's Military Tuition Assistance program and the importance of higher education to those who serve.
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Figure Skater Lorraine McNamara Balancing Education with Quest for Gold
February 13, 2024
Her UMGC Education is Playing an Important Role in Who McNamara is On and Off the Ice.
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Donna Itzoe Named Senior V.P. and Chief Communications and Events Officer
Press Releases New C-level Executive
February 06, 2024
Itzoe is an award-winning senior communications executive with an established track record of success in designing and executing communications, public relations and digital/social media strategies for globally recognized corporate brands.
Bob Ludwig
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Calvin Nobles Appointed Dean of UMGC’s School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Press Releases New C-level Executive
February 01, 2024
Nobles is a retired U.S. Navy officer that brings more than two decades of professional cybersecurity, military and academic leadership experience to UMGC.
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