Category Archives: Community

Have You Heard the Buzz about Patti Wong’s Interesting Hob-bee?!

Posted on July 23, 2019 by USG

By: Ian Wolfe, Summer RISE student intern, Wootton High School Patti Wong puts on a suit everyday to prepare financial reports, assist with budgeting, and manage scholarship funds. But during her lunch break, the senior accountant at the Universities at … Continue reading →

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Graduation Celebration! Guest Post: Alexa Brown ’17 UMCP alumna and CSEF team member

Posted on April 29, 2019 by USG

It’s that time of year again, when one chapter closes and another opens! New adventures and new experiences are on the horizon. You have finished all your assignments, took all the tests, and presented all the definitely not last minute … Continue reading →

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Your Community. Your Experience. Your GSA. Guest Post: Shelby Speer, Graduate Student Services Coordinator

Posted on April 15, 2019 by USG

Did you know that we have more than 30 graduate and professional programs at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG)? My name is Shelby Speer, and I have the pleasure of being the Graduate Student Services Coordinator in the Center … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Obioma Akaigwe, Campus Rec Center Coordinator

Posted on April 8, 2019 by USG

Campus Rec Center Have you checked out the newly renovated Campus Rec Center (CRC)? We invite you to come and take a  look. There’s been a major upgrade, we have added new recreation and fitness equipment, which includes a rock … Continue reading →

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MythBusters, USG Edition. Guest Post: Jennifer Riehl, Senior Recruitment Coordinator

Posted on March 27, 2019 by USG

  After spending more than 6 years talking about the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) with anyone who will listen, you’d think I would have heard it all. But alas, there are still some questions I get asked that make … Continue reading →

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USG featured in Maryland Matters

Posted on March 21, 2019 by USG

Opinion: After 20 Years, Unique Maryland Campus Stands Tall as Visionary Higher Ed Model By Guest Commentary at Maryland Matters On March 20, 2019, Maryland Matters published an article about the Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) unique model for higher-ed … Continue reading →

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USG Day of Service by Kari Mason

Posted on February 28, 2019 by USG

Starting off the spring semester in the spirit of service, the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) hosted Day(s) of Service. Allowing employees to participate in volunteerism by giving back to their local community. Creating a culture of volunteerism at USG … Continue reading →

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Food is Opportunity

Posted on February 11, 2019 by USG

Come one, come all, to our Food is Opportunity Day that we’ll be hosting in partnership with the Montgomery County Food Council on Tuesday, February 12th! Food is Opportunity Day will be a multi-part event, including two educational panels — … Continue reading →

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#GivingTuesday: One Day for One More

Posted on November 20, 2018 by USG

You can be one of those special people this coming Tuesday, November 27th, by joining in the Universities at Shady Grove’s #GivingTuesday “One Day for One More” campaign. It’s an easy way to share your kindness and we think you’ll feel great for doing it. Continue reading →

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Read and Re-Gift! Guest Post: Juanita Benavides-Alcala, Towson University student

Posted on November 13, 2018 by USG

I told everyone that it was going to be impossible to forget about me! My name is Juanita Benavides-Alcala and I am a former student blogger for Around the Grove, but now I am back to tell everyone about our … Continue reading →

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