Tag Archives: Community

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

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

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

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

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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Suite News: Disable the Label

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

We most likely have no intention to marginalize or cast judgment on those with disabilities but the use of certain phrases or words can do just that. I am not here to give you the “PC” talk and tell you that everything you have ever said, thought, or wrote is wrong or offensive. My intention is to provide you with some insight to help make our campus community an even more inclusive place. Continue reading →

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