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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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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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A reflection on my experience in the Karel Fellowship. Guest Post: Millena Prather, a current student from UMBC at USG

Posted on December 14, 2022 by 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 →

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Discovering my passions and finding my home. Guest Post: Millicent Sasu, UMD alum and current graduate student from UMB at USG

Posted on September 30, 2022 by 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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Turn a hobby into a career? Yes, really! Guest Post: Juleka Hundley, current student from UMD at USG

Posted on July 25, 2022 by USG

Have you ever truly enjoyed an activity and thought about turning it into a side hustle or even your full-time career? I had this same thought during my senior year of high school. I had so many interests and passions … Continue reading →

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Getting Involved Through the GSA. Guest Post: Alyssa Berrios, Alum and Current Graduate Student from UMD at USG

Posted on May 25, 2022 by USG

My name is Alyssa Berrios and I am finishing up my first year as a graduate student. I am currently studying Human Development with the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). I recently … Continue reading →

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