For 34 years, the UMGC Alumni Association has been recognizing some of the university's most successful alumni for their achievements, service and engagement in their careers and communities.
Following a nationally competitive application process, UMGC cybersecurity student Dhiraj Lamsal was among the 15 individuals selected by the U.S. Department of State for the fellowship’s 2024 cohort. The two-year FAIT program is a pathway to a career in the Foreign Service, culminating in an appointment as a diplomatic technology officer.
The role of the accountant has undergone a seismic transformation. Once viewed solely as a company's bookkeeper, accountants now serve as trusted advisors operating in a fast-paced digital landscape rife with cybersecurity threats.