UMGC Global Media Center

Netta Squires ’12, ’19

Award-winning Cyber Professional Forges Her Own Path

Alumni Awards

Meet the remarkable 2025 Alumni Award recipients!

Job Scams Are Getting Smarter

If you’re actively job hunting, or even just updating your résumé, be aware that employment scams are on the rise.

Homecoming 2025

Pays tribute to the stories, milestones, and memories that define our community.

UMGC Unstoppable Stories: Maurice Hicks

From Under Siege to Saving Lives

Young male teacher (model - Jamaal Clarke) with middle school aged student in a computer lab - Shady Grove - photo credit Cade Martin Photography

Building Cyber Confidence

As technology continues to reshape our world, the need for cybersecurity awareness and digital literacy in K–12 education has never been more urgent.

UMGC Celebrates U.S. Marine Student’s Promotion in Korea

The Camp Hansen team celebrated student Xavier Jones’s promotion to Staff Sergeant, honoring his leadership and commitment as a military learner.

UMGC Supports Event for Single Soldiers in Korea

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.

Global Leader in AI and Data Strategy Wendy Turner-Williams Joins UMGC as Strategic Advisor

Wendy Turner-Williams has joined UMGC as Strategic Advisor for AI and Data Innovation. A seasoned executive with leadership roles at Microsoft, Salesforce, and Tableau, she will lead the university’s enterprise data and AI strategy and support the rollout of institutional AI guidelines. Her work will help continue to position UMGC as a forward-thinking institution in responsible technology adoption.

UMGC in the Headlines

UMGC’s mission to serve working adults and military-affiliated students often intersects with broader conversations in higher education, workforce development, and public service. This section shares recent media coverage that reflects how our work is being discussed across national, local, and industry outlets.

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Awards & Recognition

UMGC has garnered awards for academic quality, online education, affordability, and innovation.

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UMGC Events

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