Category Archives: OnCampus

You’re Invited to an Open House!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by USG

Join us on October 15th to learn more about the growth of the USG community. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Erin Ward, Coordinator for USG’s Department of Administration

Posted on September 23, 2015 by USG

“I attended classes at The Universities at Shady Grove for six years – all of my classes held in the Camille Kendall Academic Center – and I never realized what a unique facility it truly was.” Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on September 15, 2015 by USG

Thank you for visiting Discover USG, the official news blog for The Universities at Shady Grove (USG). The Discover USG blog features news stories and guest posts from students, faculty, staff, program directors, and community members. We want you to … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Dr. Stewart Edelstein, Executive Director

Posted on September 9, 2015 by USG

“So how did a music major, qua composer, who wanted to be a brain chemist, get to become the Executive Director at The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)—one of the most interesting and exciting jobs in Montgomery County, Maryland? Well, I never made it through chemistry, probably a lucky thing for me and the world of chemistry!” Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Jennifer Cohen, Senior Recruitment Coordinator

Posted on September 2, 2015 by USG

I can talk about all the great things USG offers (and believe me, I do!), but hearing a student talk about those same things makes a world of difference to someone considering studying here. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Will Schlossenberg, Dir. of Development and Community Partnerships

Posted on August 27, 2015 by USG

“The one thing I know for sure is that scholarships change lives.” Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Rachel Wolohan, OSS Senior Coordinator

Posted on August 5, 2015 by USG

Someone introduced me the other day as, “This is Rachel…she’s famous for the student events on campus.” I’ve been working at USG for a little over 3 years and I’ve fallen in love with event planning! If my “claim to … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Rachel Carstens, CAS Coordinator

Posted on July 30, 2015 by USG

Greetings from Colorado! I’m writing from Rocky Mountain National Park, where night came early to the mountains. I am about to embark on a 4 day (5 if things don’t go well) 30 mile, 12,650 feet above sea-level backpacking route. … Continue reading →

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2015 Graduation Celebration

Posted on May 11, 2015 by USG

The Universities at Shady Grove recognized 824 fall 2014 and spring 2015 graduates from its nine partner universities at USG’s Graduation Celebration on Thursday, May 7th. Chancellor William Kirwan delivered the keynote address to a capacity crowd of more than … Continue reading →

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