Category Archives: OnCampus

USG Hosts its First Ally Week!

Posted on September 24, 2018 by USG

What is Ally Week? In 2005, the Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) hosted the first LGBT Ally Week, which is when “LGBTQ K-12 students and LGBTQ educators lead the conversation on what they need from their allies in … Continue reading →

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Mobile Market Mondays at USG

Posted on September 19, 2018 by USG

The Mobile Market is a program supported by the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB), who provides fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other food items at ZERO COST for distribution to the campus and community. Continue reading →

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Executive Director’s Welcome Message and Video

Posted on September 12, 2018 by USG

Dear USG Community, A warm welcome to students, faculty, and staff and especially those new to USG! There’s a remarkable energy here.  It comes from the enthusiasm of our students, the close interaction between students and faculty, and a supportive … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Davina Whyte, Summer R.I.S.E. Intern at USG

Posted on July 26, 2018 by USG

Hello, my name is Davina Whyte. I am a rising senior at Northwood High School. This summer I had the opportunity to participate in the Summer R.I.S.E. program. Summer R.I.S.E. (Real Interesting Summer Experience) is a unique opportunity for Montgomery … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Wait to Celebrate With You on May 10th!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by USG

The home stretch is here! Undergraduate seniors — you’ve almost made it. The year has flown by and has been filled with studying, classes, and hopefully some fun with events such as USGFEST, Cultural Tea Times, and USG Got Talent … Continue reading →

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It’s Awesome to be a Grad Student at USG!

Posted on April 18, 2018 by USG

Did you know that there are over 1,000 graduate students taking classes at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG)? My name is Shelby Speer, and I am the Graduate Student Services Coordinator in the Center for Student Engagement and Financial … Continue reading →

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From Caring About my Grades to Caring for Other People

Posted on April 9, 2018 by USG

Andrew always knew that he wanted to be a nurse. When the time came to pick a college, he looked all around the mid-Atlantic to find nursing programs that were the right fit. Then, he learned about the University of … Continue reading →

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Open House is Approaching: All Hail the Red Polo!

Posted on March 31, 2018 by USG

That’s right; I’m talking about the wonderful group of students selected to serve as USG Student Ambassadors. USG Ambassadors help me, USG’s Senior Recruitment Coordinator, in promoting our campus to prospective students year-round, but their presence is perhaps most crucial surrounding Open House. Continue reading →

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From Doctoral Student to Leading Clinical Trials

Posted on March 26, 2018 by USG

“The Power of 9 is having 9 universities on 1 campus, where you are always developing and drawing from colleagues that are having a different educational experience than you.” Continue reading →

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From Hands on Hospitality Classes to a Rising Star in Hotel Management

Posted on March 12, 2018 by USG

Cindy Rivas always wanted to work in the hospitality industry, and knew she wanted to work at the management level. To get there, she recognized that she needed to go back to school to pursue a degree, but she needed … Continue reading →

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