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From Cybersecurity Student to Community Leader: How USG Opened Doors to Incredible Opportunities. Guest Post: Mariana Ruiz de Streuhofer
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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Tagged Career, Cybersecurity, Graduate degrees, Graduate School, Mariana Ruiz de Streuhofer, Open House, The Universities at Shady Grove, UMBC, Undergraduate & Graduate Open House, undergraduate degrees, Undergraduate Open House
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How USG Embraces Diversity and Supports Mental Health. Guest Post: Aisha Sowe, UMD Communication major
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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Tagged anxiety, Community, counseling center, depression, Diversity, Health, mental health, News, The Universities at Shady Grove
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Macklin Public Speaking Program – Spring 2024 Applications Now Open!
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 →
UMD Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering: Promoting Women in STEM
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 →
Message to USG Community on Affirmative Action Rulings
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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Tagged affirmative action ruling, Diversity, Higher Education
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Repurposing Campus Furniture for a Good Cause: Guest Post: Erin Fernandez from USG Facilities
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
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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Tagged Entrepreneurship, The Universities at Shady Grove
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A look back on my time at USG. Guest Post: Lucas Perez, a recent UMD at USG alum
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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Tagged communication program, Internship, Montgomery College, UMD, University of Maryland College Park, USG
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A reflection on my experience in the Karel Fellowship. Guest Post: Millena Prather, a current student from UMBC at USG
It’s internship application time! That time in the school year when you’re not only finishing up schoolwork for the semester but also looking and applying for internships. My name is Millena Prather and I was in your shoes a year … Continue reading →
Discovering my passions and finding my home. Guest Post: Millicent Sasu, UMD alum and current graduate student from UMB at USG
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a second home to me, and if I were to explain all the positive experiences the campus provided me, this blog post would go on forever. So, I will limit the list of … Continue reading →
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