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UMGC alumnus and NOVA Automation CEO Paul Wegman '04 with team members

U.S. Air Force to CEO: Paul Wegman ‘04 Builds Skills to Transition with Ease August 28, 2026 After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Paul Wegman ’04 turned his military experience and education into a thriving civilian career and successful business. Discover the lessons that helped him navigate the transition from service member to CEO of NOVA Automation.

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UMGC Team Wins Watson Analytics Competition

April 27, 2023

For two months, three graduate students at the University of Maryland Global Campus brainstormed on a project that used climate data to foresee outbreaks of Lyme disease.

IT TAKES TWO: Jaemellah Kemp ‘14 Pays It Forward to Young Students

April 27, 2023

As a single mom with a kindergartner, Jaemellah Kemp ’14 had to make a difficult decision: buy school supplies to set her son up for success or pay her bills.

UMGC and Revature Announce Partnership

March 30, 2023

University of Maryland Global Campus, the largest public online university in the country, and Revature, a leading technology talent development company, today announced a partnership that will allow all UMGC students and graduates—regardless of major—to access Revature’s online coding program at no cost to the student.

Kimberly Admire

March 30, 2023

Kimberly Admire is the Chief Human Resources Officer for SAIC.

Alumnus Johnny Overcast Receives Industry Leadership Award

March 19, 2023

Johnny Overcast, ’90, spends his time thinking about our ‘always-on’ world. More specifically, he is a voice for how mobile technology can transform government.

McCain Fellow Looks at War in Ukraine

March 01, 2023

Nick DiMichele, building on a degree he earned from UMGC and the opportunities that come with being a John S. McCain Strategic Fellow, is working with the Defense Department on Russian-Ukraine issues.

Detective Adds Cybersecurity Degree to His Skillset

February 21, 2023

For four years, Aliyu Dabo—a single father—spent his days as a law enforcement officer and his nights as a student at UMGC. He had a powerful goal: to earn a bachelor’s degree and move ahead in his career.

Lisa Wright Leads Rewarding Career

December 04, 2022

Lisa Wright ’11 has never been afraid to make a bold move.