Category Archives: Community

From Video Game Enthusiast, to Educational Game Developer

Posted on February 23, 2018 by USG

Reflecting on his time in higher education, Brian identifies himself as a perennial college student. While at Montgomery College (MC), he worked various jobs and took classes on and off, unsure of what he wanted to do. One job he … Continue reading →

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From Building His Skills to Building the Region’s Most Innovative Spaces

Posted on February 12, 2018 by USG

When most people think of a construction site, they think of the hard hats, bright yellow vests, and tall scaffolding. But, there is another equally important behind-the-scenes part of construction – the project managers who play a critical role in … Continue reading →

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From Raising Her Children to Becoming a Child Therapist

Posted on January 30, 2018 by USG

“Before USG, I was a single mother raising two beautiful kids. Now, thanks to UMBC at USG, I am also the social worker that I had always wanted to be.” Continue reading →

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From Discovering His Passion for Science, to Working Towards Discoveries in Cancer

Posted on January 18, 2018 by USG

By the time Armen Ghazarian started taking courses at Montgomery College (MC), he was certain that he wanted to be a doctor. So, when it came time for him to decide where to transfer after his two years at MC, … Continue reading →

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The Great Responsibility of Leading a Diverse Community

Posted on December 21, 2017 by USG

Anyone who lives or works in Montgomery County can attest to the rich diversity of our population. On all scales—from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, economic status and sexual preferences , I have long been proud of our county’s commitment … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Olufunke Sholola, UMD Criminology & Criminal Justice student

Posted on November 22, 2017 by USG

Hunger Banquet The Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) Annual Hunger Banquet took place on November 13, 2017 with the assistance of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Campus Kitchens Project, Chef Susan Callahan, Student Council, Graduate Student Association, Office … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Francine Baker, UMD Public Health Science student

Posted on November 6, 2017 by USG

The Good, The Bad, and The Resistant: Antibiotics & Microbes Collaboration, not only across disciplines but across universities, is among the best experience of being a student on the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. Twice now, I’ve had the … Continue reading →

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Welcome from Dr. Edelstein

Posted on September 12, 2017 by USG

Dear USG Community, A warm welcome to students, faculty, and staff and especially those new to USG! With nine universities on site, over 80 degree programs and a very diverse student body of more than 4000 students, USG is a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Emily Molleur, Program Management Specialist in the Office of the Executive Director

Posted on February 6, 2017 by USG

The Impact of Poverty on Crime in Montgomery County On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, students ViNiceia Carter and Michelle Nyden from the UMBC Social Work program and Camila Thorpe and Andrew Hart from the UMCP Criminology and Criminal Justice program, … Continue reading →

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