UMGC Global Media Center Author: Alex Kasten

Dr. Ahalya Hejmadi has been selected to join the USM Boosting Course Accessibility mini grant program, where she will redesign course materials using universal design principles. Her work will enhance UMGC’s commitment to inclusive, learner-centered education for students of all abilities.

Patrick Gill’s path from working adult learner to cybersecurity leader reflects the real-world impact of education and University of Maryland Global Campus’s (UMGC’s) mission to prepare learners for career success and community leadership. 

Dr. Cord Scott, a UMGC professor teaching in Okinawa, uses comic books and pop culture to make military history engaging and relevant. His global teaching experience and acclaimed research help students—especially those with military backgrounds—connect historical narratives to personal identity and lived experience.

Benita Rashaw overcame limited access to college by enrolling last-minute with a teacher’s encouragement, ultimately earning a PhD. Now, as associate vice president at UMGC, she helps others navigate higher education and advocates for student-centered policies.

Cybersecurity threats are growing quickly, and so is the demand for professionals who can stop them. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is spotlighting career pathways that prepare learners to meet this challenge head-on.

UMGC helped launch Talent Capital, an AI platform connecting displaced DMV federal workers to career resources.