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UMGC Supports Event for Single Soldiers in Korea
UMGC in Asia Events
October 27, 2025
UMGC supported the Korea BOSS Rally at Camp Humphreys, reconnecting 143 soldiers from across the peninsula for the first time since 2016 and reinforcing the BOSS program’s mission of community and personal growth. Kailani Briales, UMGC’s coordinator at Camp Humphreys, engaged with service members throughout the event, offering guidance on academic pathways and lifelong learning.
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Japanese Father and Son Join UMGC’s Class of 2025
Commencement UMGC in Asia
July 10, 2025
Kiwamu Asai graduated with his MBA while his son, Itaru, earned his associate’s degree. Both attended UMGC’s Bridge Program for Japanese nationals and celebrated together at the commencement ceremony in Tokyo.
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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.
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Student Wins Langenberg Fellowship for Eco-Awareness Project at UMGC Asia
UMGC in Asia Scholarships
July 25, 2024
Because of Alexander Abel’s three-pronged “Sprouting Sustainability” project, he has become the first UMGC student named a Langenberg Legacy Fellow by the University System of Maryland.
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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).
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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
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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.
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