Mary Dempsey | UMGC Global Media Center

Fulbright Association Honors UMGC with Institutional Recognition Award

May 10, 2025

The Champion Award recognizes the university’s longstanding support for international exchange and global citizenship.

From Teen Mom to CEO: Ronnette Meyers’ Journey to a College Degree

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.

Remarkable NASA Opportunity Pushed New UMGC Grad Back to School

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.

Overcoming Doubt Danielle LoRae Ellington Shares Graduation Milestone with Son

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.

From Boy Scouts to MBAs: A Friendship Through the Years 

May 06, 2025

Dave Bova and Leo LeMay, both military education coordinators, grew up and still live in Watertown, New York.

UMGC Bestows Top Teaching Excellence Award on 10 Faculty Members

May 06, 2025

Nominations for the awards come from students. Recipients--two faculty members in Asia, two in Europe and six in the United States--teach across a range of disciplines, from English to information technology.

UMGC Global Media Center Author: Mary Dempsey