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Dr. Gregory Fowler
Gregory Fowler, PhD, Named President of University of Maryland Global Campus
Administration News
December 09, 2020
The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents announced today that Dr. Gregory Fowler has been selected as the next president of University of Maryland Global Campus. He will begin his new position on January 4, 2021.
Bob Ludwig
University of Maryland University College Launches Campaign Highlighting Historic Mission and "Hustle" of its Students
August 14, 2018
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has launched a new advertising campaign—“Made for You”—that highlights the institution’s historic mission: to bring quality, affordable education to adult and military students outside of the traditional college campus as it has for more than 75 years.
Bob Ludwig
U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer And Elijah Cummings, Maj. Gen. Roderick Isler To Deliver Keynote Addresses At UMUC Commencement Ceremonies May 17-18
May 07, 2014
University of Maryland University College celebrates its 2014 stateside commencement with three ceremonies at the Comcast Center in College Park on May 17-18. Of the 9,461 stateside graduates in the Class of 2014, more than 3,100 will attend the three ceremonies.
Bob Ludwig
The Kalb Report: 45 Words A Conversation with Justices Scalia and Ginsburg on the First Amendment
April 30, 2014
One sentence, just 45 words in length, proclaims and promises the freedoms that define American democracy. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition one’s government.
University Of Maryland University College Alumni Association Hosts Forum On Entrepreneurship Thursday, April 17
April 14, 2014
The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Alumni Association is hosting a panel of experts who will discuss the nuts and bolts of being an entrepreneur.
Bob Ludwig
Doctoral Candidates Put The Scholar-Practitioner Model To The Test
News
April 11, 2014
The six University of Maryland University College doctoral candidates who presented their dissertation work in a recent poster session at Adelphi, were engaging in a time-honored rite of passage for students earning degrees from research-based institutions that place a premium on scholarship.
New Center Aims To Answer Learning Questions
News
March 27, 2014
Experienced teachers, cognitive psychologists, neuroscientists and other researchers already know a great deal about how humans learn, according to UMUC Provost Marie A. Cini.
Rebecca Foss
The Kalb Report: 45 Words A Conversation With U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia And Ruth Bader Ginsburg On The First Amendment
March 26, 2014
One sentence, just 45 words in length, proclaims and promises the freedoms that define American democracy. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition one’s government.
Bob Ludwig
UMUC And Jiffy Lube: Creating Pathways From Training To Degrees
March 05, 2014
Jiffy Lube International ranked first in Training Magazine’s 2014 Training Top 125, thanks in part to its partnership with University of Maryland University College (UMUC).
Bob Ludwig
Representative Steny Hoyer Visits UMUC
News
February 12, 2014
Maryland Representative Steny Hoyer visited UMUC recently, touring the Academic Center at Largo and meeting with students and staff, including President Javier Miyares and Provost Marie Cini.
Bob Ludwig
UMUC's Ben Heise Finished Third In National Cyber League Competition
February 11, 2014
Ben Heise, a junior majoring in computer networks and security at University of Maryland University College (UMUC), recently finished third nationally in the National Cyber League’s (NCL) fall 2013 individual competition.
Bob Ludwig
UMUC Launches Europe Graduate Programs
News
February 05, 2014
Three-time Pulitzer-Prize Winner Thomas L. Friedman to Discuss National Security and Freedom of the Press at "Kalb Report" Forum Feb. 10
January 30, 2014
Moderator Marvin Kalb and guest Thomas L. Friedman, the three—time Pulitzer Prize—winning columnist and author, will discuss the evolving intersection of national security and freedom of the press.
Bob Ludwig
University of Maryland University College Takes Top Undergraduate Spot In 2013 DC3 Digital Forensics Challenge
December 16, 2013
A team of undergraduate students at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) finished atop the standings for their category in the 2013 DC3 Digital Forensics Challenge, an international competition that attracted some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity business.
Bob Ludwig
University of Maryland University College Sweeps Maryland Cyber Challenge
October 11, 2013
UMUC swept both divisions of the Maryland Cyber Challenge yesterday, capturing first place in the collegiate and pro divisions. The cyber security competition was part of the third annual CyberMaryland conference held at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Bob Ludwig
UMUC Sweeps Maryland Cyber Challenge Competition
October 11, 2013
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) swept both divisions of the Maryland Cyber Challenge yesterday, capturing first place in the collegiate and pro divisions. The cyber security competition was part of the third annual CyberMaryland conference held at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Bob Ludwig
Award-Winning Kalb Report Series Opens 20th Season With Forum Commemorating 50th Anniversary Of March On Washington | UMGC
August 13, 2013
Fifty years after the historic March on Washington, moderator Marvin Kalb and a panel of legendary civil rights leaders, journalists and scholars will explore the movement that changed the nation, the role of the press in the struggle, and how the lessons learned can be applied in the digital age.
Bob Ludwig
University Of Maryland University College Awarded DOD Contract To Educate U.S. Troops In Europe
July 08, 2013
The University of Maryland University College will continue its 64-year tradition of educating U.S. troops overseas after being awarded a new contract by the Department of Defense. The contract calls for UMUC to offer exclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction at military installations across Europe.
Bob Ludwig
Nine UMUC Graduate Students Selected For Presidential Management Fellowship Program
April 24, 2013
Nine graduate students at the University of Maryland University College have been selected to become Presidential Management Fellows for 2013, the U.S. Government’s Office of Personnel Management announced.
Bob Ludwig
Dr. Marie Cini Named To Top Academic Post At University Of Maryland University College
April 02, 2013
Marie Cini, PhD, has been named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maryland University College, the nation’s premiere online, state university dedicated to serving working adults and active duty military personnel around the world.
Bob Ludwig
UMUC Receives $25,000 Gift From Deloitte LLP For Student Scholarships
February 28, 2013
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has received a $25,000 gift from Deloitte LLP to provide 10 students pursuing a Master of Science degree in either Cybersecurity or Cybersecurity Policy with a $2,500 scholarship for the fall 2013 semester.
Bob Ludwig
UMUC And Walgreens Establish Educational Alliance
February 26, 2013
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Walgreens, the nation’s largest drug store chain, to offer its employees, their spouses and dependents the opportunity to complete degrees or pursue higher education at UMUC.
Bob Ludwig
Patricio Enterprises Forms Education Alliance With UMUC
February 22, 2013
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Patricio Enterprises—an innovative business solutions company headquartered in Northern Virginia.
New Scholarship Program To Support Caregivers Of Injured Service Members
February 07, 2013
UMUC joins with Yellow Ribbon Fund and The Blewitt Foundation to establish Pillars of Strength Scholarship Fund Adelphi, Md.—University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has joined with the Yel…
Koppel Discusses Journalism And Democracy On Kalb Report
November 19, 2012
Ted Koppel: To Save Democracy Networks Must Put More Money Into Serious Journalism Technological changes, viewer tastes and profit demands have undercut the quality of television news, but the pend…
The Smithsonian Institution Forms Education Alliance With UMUC
November 06, 2012
Two-year agreement will provide employees, spouses and dependents access to UMUC’s diverse curriculum Adelphi, Md. — University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has sig…
UMUC Cybersecurity Team Wins Silver In Global Cyberlympics
November 02, 2012
UMUC’s Cyber Padawans competed against eight teams at the world finals in Miami Adelphi, Md. — The Cyber Padawans—a team of cybersecurity students, faculty and alumni from the University of Marylan…
Javier Miyares Appointed President Of University Of Maryland University College
October 01, 2012
Cuban-born immigrant named to top position at national leader in distance learning and online higher education. Adelphi, Md. — James L. Shea, chair of the University System of Maryland (USM) …
UMUC To Unveil New Location At Quantico During Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
September 13, 2012
Located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Va., this student service center will open for a facility preview on Sept. 26 WHAT: University of Maryland University College (UMUC) will host a r…
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