Tag Archives: Community

How USG Embraces Diversity and Supports Mental Health. Guest Post: Aisha Sowe, UMD Communication major

Posted on June 5, 2024 by USG

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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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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Happy Holidays from all of us at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG)!

Posted on December 14, 2021 by USG

Although this year has been challenging, we are sincerely thankful to all the staff, partner university faculty, our many friends in the community, our generous donors and of course, the students at USG. Happy Holidays, everyone! We look forward to a great … Continue reading →

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Driving Change Through USG’s Graduate Student Association. Guest Post: Abi Shitta-Bey, UMCP, MBA Smith School Student at USG

Posted on April 22, 2021 by USG

My name is Abi Shitta-Bey and I am a second-year MBA student studying at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus. As a Double Terp, I also studied at UMCP during undergrad, … Continue reading →

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Showing Solidarity for the LGBT+ Community

Posted on October 6, 2020 by USG

What does solidarity mean? According to GLSEN’s website, “Solidarity is a voluntary collective action by different people based on finding common objectives and solutions. Solidarity work happens when you show up to help and support others experiencing some form of … Continue reading →

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Virtual Volunteering

Posted on September 1, 2020 by USG

Volunteering is often pictured as serving at a soup kitchen, visiting the elderly, or helping to improve a community space. All involving in-person interaction. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread throughout communities, in-person volunteering is rare, and limited if … Continue reading →

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USG Emergency Assistance Fund: A Lifeline for Students During Pandemic

Posted on August 18, 2020 by USG

As the Universities at Shady Grove enters its 20th academic year, it has never been more clear that we are more than a campus. We are a community. So as students were hit by the economic effects of the COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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USG’s impact on my journey. By: Julie Resendiz, UMBC Social Work student.

Posted on April 14, 2020 by USG

An influential point in my leadership journey was when I interned at a low-income elementary school and learned about the hardships that these families and children encountered everyday. Prior to becoming a social work major, I was an elementary education … Continue reading →

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Fall 2019 Welcome from USG Executive Director

Posted on September 4, 2019 by USG

Welcome to the start of another exciting academic year.  Believe it or not, this fall marks the beginning of USG’s 20th year since our campus launched full-time degree programs from universities throughout the University System of Maryland. We’ve certainly come a … 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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