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Take a journey back in time to see how the UMGC Alumni Association's community of dedicated volunteers have forever made their mark on the university's rich history.

Just in time for the New Year, it’s National Mentor Month. As 2025 kicks off, learn more about how the right mentor can help you reach your career goals in the months ahead.

Crevita Moody '14, '17, '18 is the first African American woman Data Scientist for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Read about her data science journey from Hollywood to around the world.

This holiday season, your UMGC Alumni Association is eager to spread some seasonal cheer and give you more reasons to celebrate your connection with your alma mater.

As Veterans Day approaches, we would like to humbly extend our gratitude to all members of the UMGC family who have served our country in the military. Here, we celebrate five outstanding UMGC veteran alumni who are making their mark, both in and out of the U.S. Armed Forces.

For 34 years, the UMGC Alumni Association has been honoring the best and brightest in the UMGC community with the UMGC Alumni Awards. This program recognizes some of our most successful alumni for their achievements, service and engagement in their careers and communities. This year’s nine award recipients will be honored in a special ceremony at the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in October.

Over the past few decades, D'Yanna Craighead '05 went from being the only girl and person of color in her high school technology class to a senior leader at Disney. Read how imagination fuels her personal and professional growth.