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How the 'College Lady' Changes Lives
Profiles
October 16, 2025
Benita Rashaw overcame limited access to college by enrolling last-minute with a teacher’s encouragement, ultimately earning a PhD. Now, as associate vice president at UMGC, she helps others navigate higher education and advocates for student-centered policies.
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Baltimore Detective Adds Cybersecurity Degree to His Skillset
Profiles
February 21, 2023
For four years, Aliyu Dabo—a single father—spent his days as a law enforcement officer and his nights as a student at University of Maryland Global Campus. He had a powerful goal: to earn a bachelor’s degree and move ahead in his career.
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For UMGC Alum, Cyber Competitions Improve Skills that On-the-Job Training Overlooks
Profiles Cybersecurity
June 20, 2022
Chris Haller loves capture the flag competitions (CTFs). The UMGC graduate (B.S. in Computer Networks and Security and M.S. in Cybersecurity Management and Policy) frequently enters these events where individuals compete in cybersecurity-themed challenges.
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Environmentally Sustainable Practices Recognition
Profiles
June 13, 2022
UMGC is committed to making a difference in being more sustainable as a university across the globe.
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3D Scholars in Prince George's County
Profiles Alumni Success
May 24, 2022
As Nailah Gibson looked forward to her May 2022 graduation from UMGC, she was debating whether to use her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice as the steppingstone to law school or to a career in law enforcement. For now, law school has the edge.
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UMGC Faculty Members Recognized for Outstanding Teaching and Public Service
Press Releases Profiles
April 29, 2022
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents today honored 17 members of its faculty at institutions across the system--including two from University of Maryland Global Campus--with 2022 USM Regents’ Faculty Awards.
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Hack the Port Maritime Cybersecurity Competition
Cybersecurity Profiles
April 07, 2022
UMGC's cybersecurity competition team earned a bronze award at the Hack the Port 22 Virtual and Live Maritime and Control Systems Cybersecurity event
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Success Stories of Women in Business
Business Profiles
April 04, 2022
Fewer women than men tend to select careers in business, but they are making inroads.
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Fulfills Life-Long Dream: Candace Orsetti
Profiles Alumni Success
March 24, 2022
Candace Orsetti was 11 years old when Alex Trebek made his debut as host of TV game show Jeopardy!
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Patricia Wallace Making History at UMGC
Profiles Faculty
March 23, 2022
When schools and universities around the globe were quickly forced onto virtual teaching platforms by the COVID-19 outbreak, Patricia Wallace had one thought.
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UMGC Cybersecurity Opens Door to Space Exploration
Profiles Cybersecurity
February 28, 2022
Growing up on a farm near the Coca-Cola Space Science Center in Columbus, Georgia, Rachel Jones always looked forward to Astronomy Night. That’s when she could gather with other stargazers.
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Edward J. Perkins: “Warrior for Peace”
Profiles Alumni Success
February 07, 2022
In 1986, when President Ronald Reagan named Edward Perkins U.S. ambassador to South Africa, people sat up and took notice.
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