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First Graduate of Prince George's County Scholarship Program Crushes Myths About College Accessibility and Affordability
As Nailah Gibson looked forward to her May 2022 graduation from University of Maryland Global Campus (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 enforcemen...
Jun 7, 2022, 10:46am EDT
UMGC to Participate in Federal Government Virtual Education & Professional Development Symposium, May 5
As part of Public Service Recognition Week, University of Maryland Global Campus is teaming up with members of the Federal Academic Alliance to host the 4th biannual Federal Government Virtual Education & Professional Development Symposium on May 5, fr...
Apr 21, 2022, 10:26am EDT
University of Maryland Global Campus Announces Innovative In-Person "Grad Walk" for 2020, 2021 and 2022 Graduates
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has announced Spring Grad Walk 2022, an innovative in-person and online experience designed to accommodate tens of thousands of graduates and guests while protecting the health and safety of the university co...
Mar 16, 2022, 8:00am EDT
Seamless Pathway for Transfer Students Earns UMGC Top Spot on U.S. News Short List Ranking
When Nina Bridgers decided to pursue her longstanding dream of a job in the tech field, she pinpointed University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)-the institution that U.S. News Short List ranks as No. 1 in the nation for transfer students-as the lynch...
Mar 15, 2022, 7:00am EDT
Gregory W. Fowler, PhD, Inaugurated as Seventh President of University of Maryland Global Campus
Gregory W. Fowler, PhD, was inaugurated Thursday as the seventh president of University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and the first African American to hold the title. During the investiture held at the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Cen...
Mar 11, 2022, 9:10am EST
UMGC Doctor of Business Administration Program Recognized by CEO Magazine
CEO Magazine recently recognized University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) School of Business as home to one of the world's best Doctor of Business Administration programs. UMGC was ranked among more than 100 of the top DBA programs for the third yea...
Mar 1, 2022, 8:43am EST
University of Maryland Global Campus Joins Wiley's Extended Learning Network
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a pioneer in providing innovative and quality academic degree programs for adult and underserved populations, has joined Wiley, a global leader in research and education, in an alliance that adds UMGC to Wil...
Jan 11, 2022, 12:42pm EST
University of Maryland Global Campus Nursing Program Receives 10-Year Reaccreditation
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) recently announced that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree program at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), has been granted reaccreditation for 10 years. The accreditation...
Dec 23, 2021, 11:02am EST
University of Maryland Global Campus Establishes Alliance with California Community Colleges to Increase Bachelor's Degree Pathways for Some Two Million Students
Adelphi, Md. (Oct. 26, 2021)--University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) have announced a transfer partnership that will expand the reach of UMGC's 90+ online academic programs to more ...
Oct 27, 2021, 9:45am EDT
Richardson Resident to Serve on University of Maryland Global Campus Alumni Association Advisory Board
University of Maryland Global Campus Alumni Association welcomed 16 members who will serve a two-year term on its Advisory Board, including Richardson resident, Frank Musmar, DBA, who earned a M.S. in Biotechnology Management from UMGC in 2011. Dr. Mu...
Aug 18, 2021, 2:03pm EDT