Category Archives: Community

The Show Must Go On: Providing Prospective Students with Virtual Connections to USG

Posted on April 7, 2020 by USG

One of my favorite aspects of my job as the Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) Senior Recruiter is being able to meet prospective students and families at various college fairs, presentations, on-campus conversations, and of course our biannual open house … Continue reading →

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Whenever you transfer, will you be ready?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by USG

As someone who has been a part of the USG community practically since it opened (I transferred from MC way back in 2001 and have worked at this campus since I graduated with my undergraduate degree in 2004), I can … Continue reading →

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Human Trafficking in Context…. Students Come See for Yourselves

Posted on February 10, 2020 by USG

Last Fall I had the honor of writing about human trafficking on this blog.  I talked about how this crime occurs right here in Montgomery County.  I talked about how I got involved in combatting this crime, locally and globally.  … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Saqib Rana ’19 UMD at USG publishes book, ‘The Story of Life, In a Tale of Words’

Posted on January 21, 2020 by USG

A year ago, when I was a senior at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Public Health Science program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), I never thought I would self-publish a book of my poetry only … Continue reading →

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Grover Essentials: Increasing Food Access & Wellness at USG

Posted on December 16, 2019 by USG

One day, when you’re sitting in the Green Grove Cafe for lunch or lounging in the beautiful new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) building, take a look around at those around you. Did you know that as many as one … Continue reading →

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From Student to Commencement Speaker

Posted on December 5, 2019 by USG

For Bita Riazi, graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) is the culmination of the hopes that her immigrant family carried to the United States nearly 30 years ago. Her parents left Iran and all their relatives behind … Continue reading →

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Be a Giver this Giving Tuesday. Guest Post: Craig Kendall

Posted on November 25, 2019 by USG

Next Tuesday, December 3rd is Giving Tuesday, a day that encourages people to do good. Follow my dad’s example by contributing to the Kendall Alumni Scholarship for Working Students, the General Scholarship Fund or one of the other worthy scholarships at USG. Dad always said that giving to others is a great thing to do for yourself. Be a giver this Giving Tuesday. Have a great holiday season. Continue reading →

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A Year of Service by Mary-Kate Luft

Posted on November 7, 2019 by USG

Typing away in a cubicle within the depths of the Clifford and Camille Kendall Academic Center, you can find me, the CCMA AmeriCorps VISTA ACES Career Readiness Coordinator, creating and streamlining career readiness curriculum, providing logistical support for career readiness … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Women in STEMM: Inspiring Innovation

Posted on September 30, 2019 by USG

The Student and Academic Services at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), will host its annual event: “Celebrating Women in STEM: Inspiring Innovation, 2019” on October 3, 2019, from 3:00-7:00pm. The event is a mini-symposium focusing on research insights and career pathways for … Continue reading →

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Fall 2019 Welcome from USG Executive Director

Posted on September 4, 2019 by USG

Welcome to the start of another exciting academic year.  Believe it or not, this fall marks the beginning of USG’s 20th year since our campus launched full-time degree programs from universities throughout the University System of Maryland. We’ve certainly come a … Continue reading →

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