Sarah Berner Nelson | UMGC Global Media Center

A Rare Illness and Dozens of Surgeries Failed to Stop This UMGC Grad

December 20, 2024

Diagnosed with a rare, incurable and potentially fatal skin disease, Shamika Wallace had to manage a pregnancy and about 25 operations during her five years as a UMGC student.

With UMGC Degree, 76 Year Old Entrepreneur Epitomizes Lifelong Learning

December 20, 2024

Ernest E. Johnson could be getting ready to retire. Instead after working more than 40 years in real estate, Johnson decided to complete his bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Work ‘Besties’ Rallied Each Other to a UMGC Degree

December 17, 2024

Although they pursued different degrees—and never even took a course together—Kristin James and Michelle Daye untiringly encouraged one another through class assignments, projects and long nights of study, all the while navigating full-time jobs and families.

UMGC Grad Will Leverage New Degree to Improve Public Health in Botswana

December 16, 2024

Maruping Kenosi Maruping, a scientist with the National Health Laboratory, said his fear of a new epidemic—either natural or manmade—led him to pursue a master’s degree in biotechnology.

The Accompanying Spouse

December 13, 2024

Elizabeth Hawk Davis wrote that her idyllic time as an accompanying spouse was “a wonderful memory for me.” She also was on the faculty for a year, teaching Composition I at Pirmasens and Wildflecken in Germany.

UMGC to Celebrate Winter “Grad Walk” Dec. 12-15, Capping Largest Fall Term Ever

December 11, 2024

Unique Commencement Experience Over Four Days Features Specific Times Graduates Can Chose to Receive Diploma in Front of Family and Friends

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UMGC Global Media Center Author: Sarah Berner Nelson