Category Archives: Students

The Show Must Go On: Providing Prospective Students with Virtual Connections to USG

Posted on April 7, 2020 by USG

One of my favorite aspects of my job as the Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) Senior Recruiter is being able to meet prospective students and families at various college fairs, presentations, on-campus conversations, and of course our biannual open house … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: A New World for Higher Education

Posted on April 1, 2020 by USG

My name is Rachel Hill. I am the program coordinator for the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) Criminology & Criminal Justice (CCJS) program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). I graduated from the UMCP Communication program at USG … Continue reading →

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Sign Up. Stand Out.

Posted on March 6, 2020 by USG

Shelby Speer                                    Rose Jackson-Speiser Did you know that leadership is one of the top skills that employers seek when hiring candidates (NACE website)? Our names are Shelby Speer and Rose Jackson-Speiser, and we are the coordinators of the USGLeads Emerging … Continue reading →

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Career Opportunities in the Hospitality Industry

Posted on February 26, 2020 by USG

Did you know that 1 in 10 people in the world work in the hospitality sector, which is about 15 million Americans? The hospitality industry touches all aspects of our lives from restaurants, hotels, to rental car companies and cruises … Continue reading →

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Whenever you transfer, will you be ready?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by USG

As someone who has been a part of the USG community practically since it opened (I transferred from MC way back in 2001 and have worked at this campus since I graduated with my undergraduate degree in 2004), I can … Continue reading →

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Human Trafficking in Context…. Students Come See for Yourselves

Posted on February 10, 2020 by USG

Last Fall I had the honor of writing about human trafficking on this blog.  I talked about how this crime occurs right here in Montgomery County.  I talked about how I got involved in combatting this crime, locally and globally.  … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Ruqiyyah Muid, UMCP Communication student

Posted on February 3, 2020 by USG

Have you ever wanted to be a part of a club but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re shy or you’re not sure where your interests are yet.  It’s okay, that was me too at many points during all … Continue reading →

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Grover Essentials: Increasing Food Access & Wellness at USG

Posted on December 16, 2019 by USG

One day, when you’re sitting in the Green Grove Cafe for lunch or lounging in the beautiful new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) building, take a look around at those around you. Did you know that as many as one … Continue reading →

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From Student to Commencement Speaker

Posted on December 5, 2019 by USG

For Bita Riazi, graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) is the culmination of the hopes that her immigrant family carried to the United States nearly 30 years ago. Her parents left Iran and all their relatives behind … Continue reading →

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Be a Giver this Giving Tuesday. Guest Post: Craig Kendall

Posted on November 25, 2019 by USG

Next Tuesday, December 3rd is Giving Tuesday, a day that encourages people to do good. Follow my dad’s example by contributing to the Kendall Alumni Scholarship for Working Students, the General Scholarship Fund or one of the other worthy scholarships at USG. Dad always said that giving to others is a great thing to do for yourself. Be a giver this Giving Tuesday. Have a great holiday season. Continue reading →

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