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National Mentoring Month: Alumni Mentors Spark Growth and Opportunity January 06, 2026 Happy New Year—and happy National Mentoring Month! 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.

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Past Recipients Share Impact Unique Scholarship

November 10, 2021

When military servicemembers are seriously wounded, loved ones often drop everything to help.

Side Scoop Umgc Entrepreneurs

November 02, 2021

Have you ever thought about starting your own business?

Meet 2021 Alumni Award Recipients

October 05, 2021

This October, the UMGC Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2021 UMGC Alumni Award Recipients.

Maria Eugenia Hernandez Lane

September 02, 2021

As a young girl, Maria Eugenia Hernandez-Lane ’06 ‘08 had one mission in life: to go to school.

George Bouldin Gates Hiv Prevention

June 30, 2021

As an aspiring journalist, a younger George Bouldin Gates ‘11 used to imagine a career as a writer.

Congratulations, 2021 Graduates!

June 24, 2021

In April and May, more than 13,000 members of UMGC’s global Class of 2021 congregated for three commencement celebrations.

Ramatoulaye Keita ‘19: Advocating for Inclusive Healthcare

Ramatoulaye Keita Advocating Inclusive Healthcare

June 01, 2021

When she was just seven years old, Ramatoulaye Keita ‘19 and her family emigrated to the U.S. from Guinea, West Africa.

Safer Option Assists Umgc Students Financial Needs

March 29, 2021

Five hundred dollars may not seem like a significant amount of money, but to the UMGC students struggling with expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be a lifesaver and a morale boost that helps them get through a difficult period.