UMGC Global Media Center May 2025 Articles

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Senior Thesis Sparks Navy Vet’s Budding Reputation as a Sonar Historian
Alumni Success History
May 29, 2025
Aaron Goode ’23 is a sonar equipment specialist with Naval Seal Logistics Center—and his research on the history of sonar has captured the interest of faculty in the Department of History at UMGC. 
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Freddie Styles’ Early Interest in Nature Inspired a Lifetime of Artistic Exploration
Arts
May 29, 2025
Uncommon Nature: The Abstractions of Freddie Styles, an exhibition on display through July 13 at the Arts Program Gallery at University of Maryland (UMGC) headquarters in Adelphi, Maryland, represents 60 years of Styles’ life and experiences and showcase his ever-changing creative process.
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UMGC Celebrates Grads at Commencements Around the World  
Commencement
May 19, 2025
Record number of degrees drive packed ceremonies in Maryland, Germany, Japan, Korea and Guam .
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For an Accomplished 75-Year-Old, Carol McSween-Brooks' Education is Only Just Getting Started
Commencement
May 15, 2025
Fifty years after beginning her collegiate studies, McSween-Brooks will earn a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with a minor in Data Science, plus a certificate in Data Analytics.
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UMGC to Host Career Expo for Former Federal Sector Employees, June 16
Events Press Releases
May 14, 2025
Expo to be held at the College Park Marriott Conference and feature recruiters from top employers in fields such as IT, finance, accounting, human resources, cybersecurity, public safety, and law enforcement.
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Police Officer by Day, College Student and Mother All the Time
Commencement
May 14, 2025
Using her son and two daughters as her inspiration, Adams decided to finish her college degree in 2023. This month, Adams will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
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After 30 Years Building a Career, Baltimore Native and HR Leader Earns UMGC Degree
Commencement
May 13, 2025
Erika Lane became a mother at 15 years old, earned her GED at 17 and over a 30-year career in HR rose to become a senior manager at American Airlines.
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A Degree in Cybersecurity at 19, Med School Is Next
Commencement
May 12, 2025
As a Prince George’s 3D Scholar, John Otike started taking college-level classes as a high school freshman. Then once at UMGC, he took as many as seven university courses each term to complete his bachelor’s degree in one year.
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Fulbright Association Honors UMGC with Institutional Recognition Award
Awards
May 10, 2025
The Champion Award recognizes the university’s longstanding support for international exchange and global citizenship.
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From Teen Mom to CEO: Ronnette Meyers’ Journey to a College Degree
Commencement
May 09, 2025
There was a time when Meyers had limited education and uncertain prospects. Today, she is the president and CEO of JLAN Solutions, a multimillion-dollar consulting firm, and about to receive her bachelor’s degree in business administration.
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Remarkable NASA Opportunity Pushed New UMGC Grad Back to School
Commencement
May 08, 2025
Kari Bosley, who has worked for the last 15 years with NASA on the James Webb Telescope project, is the first in her family to earn a college degree.
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Overcoming Doubt Danielle LoRae Ellington Shares Graduation Milestone with Son
Commencement
May 07, 2025
“Finish what you start.” Those words guided Ellington through her journey to a bachelor’s degree in business. Ellington graduates the same month her oldest son receives his high school diploma.
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