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Fins and Snorkeling Masks: UMGC Experiential Learning Goes Offshore 
UMGC in Asia
April 22, 2025
In Prof. Gyongyi Plucer-Rosario’s marine biology class in Guam, students might study the plankton in the southern waters near the island’s U.S. Navy base or they may head to a coral reef to examine seagrasses or fleshy algae.
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UMGC Broadens Its Global Footprint through Bridge Program in Asia
Commencement UMGC in Asia
April 08, 2025
The immersion program exposes Japanese students to U.S. culture and the English language proficiency they need to pursue degrees at U.S. universities or to embark on international careers.
Dr. Fowler and Yoon at Commencement.
Professors Honored with UMGC’s Highest Teaching Award | UMGC Global Media Center
UMGC in Asia UMGC in Europe
August 28, 2023
You-sook Yoon and Eun-Mi Seo, who both teach Korean language classes to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students in Asia, are among the eight faculty members honored with this year’s Stanley J. Drazek Teaching Excellence Award. The prize is the highest faculty honor that the university bestows.
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Prof’s Career Honors U.S. Soldiers Who Taught her English
UMGC in Asia
March 08, 2023
Choungja Lee, has strong memories of the South Korean orphanage where she and her brother landed as refugees, as well the U.S. military camp across the street from it. Indeed, the camp played a pivotal role in the life of Lee, who now teaches the Korean language to U.S. servicemembers enrolled at UMGC.
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UMGC and U.S. Department of Defense Agreement
Press Releases UMGC in Asia
August 01, 2022
New Agreement Continues UMGC’s Uninterrupted Service to Armed Forces Personnel in Asia Beginning in 1956 Adelphi, Md. (August 1, 2022).
Bob Ludwig
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President Fowler Visit to Asia
Administration UMGC in Asia
April 13, 2022
In Japan to take part in two commencement ceremonies, University of Maryland Global Campus President Gregory W. Fowler enjoyed a rare opportunity to visit Yokosuka Naval Base
Bob Ludwig
Tokyo
UMGC Commencement in Japan
Events UMGC in Asia
April 06, 2022
UMGC will hold its Japan commencement ceremony for more than 112 graduates at the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo, on Saturday, April 9. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Bob Ludwig
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