Category Archives: OnCampus

From Cybersecurity Student to Community Leader: How USG Opened Doors to Incredible Opportunities. Guest Post: Mariana Ruiz de Streuhofer

Posted on March 6, 2025 by USG

By: Mariana Ruiz de Streuhofer, UMBC Cybersecurity Master’s Student at USG When I began my Master’s in Cybersecurity at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), I had a clear vision: to expand my technical expertise, gain leadership experience, and … Continue reading →

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How USG Embraces Diversity and Supports Mental Health. Guest Post: Aisha Sowe, UMD Communication major

Posted on June 5, 2024 by USG

Montgomery County, Maryland is a proudly diverse county. Here at the Universities of Shady Grove (USG), this sentiment is reflected. Many people in the world don’t have that experience or know the importance of community is essential. But what if … Continue reading →

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My path to UMD at USG and why you should attend USG’s upcoming Open House on May 4. Guest Post: Swechchha Shrestha, UMD Info Sci student

Posted on April 19, 2024 by USG

Hello everyone! My name is Swechchha Shrestha and I am a University of Maryland (UMD) junior, currently studying Information Science at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. The first time I heard of USG was through my involvement in … Continue reading →

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Macklin Public Speaking Program – Spring 2024 Applications Now Open!

Posted on February 6, 2024 by USG

By: Naz Beyranvand, Assistant Director and Jordan L. Edelin, Coordinator for Written and Oral Communication in The John and Effie Macklin Center for Leadership and Communication at USG The Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication would like to congratulate our … Continue reading →

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UMD Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering: Promoting Women in STEM

Posted on November 9, 2023 by USG

Re-post of sponsored content by Patrick Herron at The MoCo Show on November 6, 2023 In a world where technology evolves by the minute, the future belongs to those who dare to dream, innovate, and break barriers. This past summer, the … Continue reading →

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Message to USG Community on Affirmative Action Rulings

Posted on July 7, 2023 by USG

Dear USG Community: We know by now you are all well aware of the rulings handed down yesterday by the Supreme Court of the United States in two cases involving affirmative action. The outcome of these rulings will effectively prohibit … Continue reading →

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Repurposing Campus Furniture for a Good Cause: Guest Post: Erin Fernandez from USG Facilities

Posted on May 30, 2023 by USG

By: Erin Fernandez, Space & Scheduling Manager, Facilities Management, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) The last time I drove a box truck was over a decade ago, when I moved from Georgia to DC after grad school for my … Continue reading →

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Equity incubator competitions at USG this spring. Guest Post: Jack O’Donnell, UMD comm student at USG

Posted on April 18, 2023 by USG

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Equity Incubator Rocket Pitch Competition hosted by the Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) Entrepreneurship Lab on March 29th, and I must say, it was quite an event! The competition featured groups of … Continue reading →

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USG Open House, May 6: Learn About Degree Programs and the Campus. Guest Post: Melany Claros, UMD student at USG

Posted on April 14, 2023 by USG

By: Melany Claros Hello USG community! My name is Melany Claros and I am a Junior at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). I am a Marketing major in UMD’s Robert H. … Continue reading →

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A look back on my time at USG. Guest Post: Lucas Perez, a recent UMD at USG alum

Posted on January 24, 2023 by USG

I first heard about the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) through my brother, who attended the campus in 2019. However, it wasn’t until a University of Maryland, College Park (UMD)Communication Program at USG advisor visited one of my classes at … Continue reading →

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