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UMGC Global Give Volunteer Day 2026 May 05, 2026 In honor of April’s National Volunteer Month, University of Maryland Global Campus hosted Global Give 2026 Volunteer Day on April 11, 2026. This year’s community service activity was held at Greenbelt Park in Maryland in partnership with the National Park Service.

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UMGC Global Give Volunteer Day 2026

May 05, 2026

In honor of April’s National Volunteer Month, University of Maryland Global Campus hosted Global Give 2026 Volunteer Day on April 11, 2026. This year’s community service activity was held at Greenbelt Park in Maryland in partnership with the National Park Service.

Jay Hernandez ’17 Helping Vets Transition to a Civilian Career

May 01, 2026

Learn how Veteran CEO Magazine founder Jay Hernandez ‘17 entrepreneurial's spirit ignited working as an Air Force media specialist into helping veterans transitioning into civilian careers through resources learned from his experience.

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Maximum Impact: Jessica Riesett’s ’10 Passion for Environmental Science Leadership

April 01, 2026

Learn how Maryland Environmental Service Deputy Division Chief in Technical & Environmental Services Jessica Riesett '10 is using earth-mapping innovation to drive smarter environmental decisions to better the planet. Read her best practices and career tips for staying inspired.

UMGC Global Give: Volunteer Activity Resources

March 16, 2026

In honor of National Volunteer Month this April, join your UMGC community of alumni and students around the world for the UMGC Global Give.

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Meet Two UMGC Alumnae Leading Change

March 04, 2026

The world is moving quickly, and this month we're celebrating two UMGC alumnae who are rising to today’s rapidly evolving challenges and making a difference in their industries and communities.

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Homecoming 2025: Illuminating Our Journeys

March 02, 2026

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Sharing the Love, Celebrating the Heart of UMGC – Our Global Community

January 28, 2026

This month let’s celebrate the heart of our global community. Across time zones, careers, and life journeys, alumni shared notes of appreciation that reflect what makes UMGC unique: support, flexibility, career growth, and people who genuinely care.

National Mentoring Month: Alumni Mentors Spark Growth and Opportunity

January 06, 2026

Learn about the personal career journeys of three UMGC alumni mentors and get their best advice for professionals looking to take their careers to new heights.