Profiles Articles | UMGC Global Media Center

A laptop leaning against a stack of books.

February 04, 2022

When 75-year-old Bruce Taylor decided to complete his bachelor’s degree in humanities at UMGC three years ago, he never pictured going straight into another degree.

Seal of the U.S. President Management Fellows Program

Prestigious Program Given to Six UMGC Students

January 26, 2022

Matthew Sinclair is watching his email to see what job opportunities open in this year’s Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program, a high-profile gateway to government employment.

Alum Credits UMGC for Shaping Federal Career

January 12, 2022

Thomas Brandt ’19, a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve, lives in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks to his degree from UMGC, he has switched from a job marked by tough physical labor to a career as a financial analyst.

A statue of George Washington with fireworks behind it.

Work Took Precedence Over Mike Easley’s Studies—for a Crucial Reason

January 05, 2022

There’s a year-long gap in Michael Easley’s march toward a master’s degree in project management from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). But he had a good reason for the time out.

Edith Vinson-Maitlandt Completes Bachelor’s Degree to Support Work at FEMA

December 24, 2021

Edith Vinson-Maitlandt, or “Edie” as she is known by her colleagues and professors, is closing 2021 by completing her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management.

Protecting the Capitol After the January 6 Riot Didn’t Deter Paul Cooper from Earning His MBA, Only Delayed It

December 23, 2021

On Jan. 6, 2021, Paul Cooper and his wife were celebrating their three-year anniversary over dinner at home when his phone lit up.

Bob Ludwig

Using Personal Tragedy from the Pandemic Inspires Mahawa Bundor to Reach Higher Goals

December 23, 2021

It would be an understatement to call the past two years “difficult” for Mahawa Bundor. The Sierra Leone, West Africa native.

Bob Ludwig

Ramon Perea Uses His UMGC Degree as Springboard to a Master’s in Security Studies at Georgetown University

December 22, 2021

Ramon Perea embarked on a new adventure with the U.S. Air Force when he was just 21 years old and left his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

FAA Capstone to Protect U.S. Airspace Helps Data Analytics Grads Advance their Military Careers

December 15, 2021

Two active-duty servicemembers in the Master of Science in Data Analytics Program at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

With Experience and an Education, this Award-Winning Veteran Is Just Getting Started

November 24, 2021

Even though he was only in grade school, the 9-11 terrorist attacks focused Devon Nieve’s decision to devote his life to the defense of his country.

Student Finds Home at UMGC and Connects with Fellow Veterans

November 10, 2021

Gibril Bangura moved to the United States in 2009 after winning a spot in the Diversity Lottery, a visa program focused on individuals from countries with low rates of U.S. immigration.

“No Fear of Math” Carried UMGC’s Goldberg to STEM Career Success

November 08, 2021

Professor Kate Goldberg’s career choices and mentors shaped her path to the UMGC, creating a life journey that echoes the story of many of our students.

UMGC Global Media Center Profiles Articles