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A Second Chance: Kwame Johnson ‘08 Pays Forward the Power of Mentoring September 05, 2025 One bad decision can impact your life forever, although not always the way you might expect. When Kwame Johnson ‘08 fell in with the wrong crowd in high school, he wound up incarcerated during his senior year. Many in his situation go on to become repeat offenders and spend their lives in and out of jail, but not Johnson.

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A Second Chance: Kwame Johnson ‘08 Pays Forward the Power of Mentoring

September 05, 2025

Kwame Johnson ‘08 wound up incarcerated during his senior year of high school after falling in with the wrong crowd. Many in his situation go on to become repeat offenders and spend their lives in and out of jail, but not Johnson.

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What You Need to Know: Homecoming 2025 Spirit Week

September 04, 2025

Homecoming 2025 Spirit Week kicks off Monday, October 6. Join your University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) community and show off your school pride as we show the world how UMGC spans the globe and beyond.

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35 Years of Connection: Alumni Brunch Celebrates Rich Legacy While Charting a Path Forward

August 01, 2025

For thirty-five years, the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Alumni Association has fostered and perpetuated lifelong relationships between the global alumni community with the university. On July 26, 2025, current and past members of the Alumni Association Advisory Board gathered to reconnect and share stories from the first 35 years while chartering a path for the future.

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Making Meaning: Liz Otero ‘21, ‘22 Creates Innovative AI Architecture

July 31, 2025

Although Liz Otero ‘21, ’22 is an AI founder with a master’s degree and impressive credentials, she’s no stranger to hard times.

Meet Your 2025-2027 Alumni Association Advisory Board

July 01, 2025

In the Summer of 2025, the 2025-2027 UMGC Alumni Association Advisory Board members were welcomed into office to kick off their term for the next two years.

UMGC Global Give 2025: Empowering A Community to Make A Difference

May 30, 2025

Global Give 2025 empowered alumni, students, faculty and staff to use their skills and education to give back.

Eric Sullivan '00, '01: Meeting Teens’ Mental Health Needs Through Technology

May 06, 2025

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Eric Sullivan '00, '01 founded Uneo Health to develop the Prosper app, making it easier for young people to access mental health resources.

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UMGC Global Give 2025 Volunteer Day Recap

April 22, 2025

In honor of April’s National Volunteer Month, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), in collaboration with the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington and the Junior Achievement of Central Maryland, hosted UMGC Global Give 2025 Volunteer Day on April 9, 2025.