Tag Archives: The Universities at Shady Grove

From Video Game Enthusiast, to Educational Game Developer

Posted on February 23, 2018 by USG

Reflecting on his time in higher education, Brian identifies himself as a perennial college student. While at Montgomery College (MC), he worked various jobs and took classes on and off, unsure of what he wanted to do. One job he … Continue reading →

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From Building His Skills to Building the Region’s Most Innovative Spaces

Posted on February 12, 2018 by USG

When most people think of a construction site, they think of the hard hats, bright yellow vests, and tall scaffolding. But, there is another equally important behind-the-scenes part of construction – the project managers who play a critical role in … Continue reading →

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From Raising Her Children to Becoming a Child Therapist

Posted on January 30, 2018 by USG

“Before USG, I was a single mother raising two beautiful kids. Now, thanks to UMBC at USG, I am also the social worker that I had always wanted to be.” Continue reading →

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From Discovering His Passion for Science, to Working Towards Discoveries in Cancer

Posted on January 18, 2018 by USG

By the time Armen Ghazarian started taking courses at Montgomery College (MC), he was certain that he wanted to be a doctor. So, when it came time for him to decide where to transfer after his two years at MC, … Continue reading →

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The Power of 9 by Dr. Stewart Edelstein

Posted on January 16, 2018 by USG

Recently, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Armen Ghazarian, a 2008 graduate of The University of Maryland, College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG), and a current epidemiologist at the National Cancer Institute. Before Armen found USG, … Continue reading →

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The Great Responsibility of Leading a Diverse Community

Posted on December 21, 2017 by USG

Anyone who lives or works in Montgomery County can attest to the rich diversity of our population. On all scales—from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, economic status and sexual preferences , I have long been proud of our county’s commitment … Continue reading →

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Suite News: Tips to overcome the “Holiday Blues”

Posted on December 6, 2017 by USG

The “holiday blues” … a bit of an oxymoron, no, given our emphasis on “holiday cheer?”  Yet many people will tell you that it’s all too real. My name is Dr. Jonathan Kandell, and I’m a psychologist and Director of … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Olufunke Sholola, UMD Criminology & Criminal Justice student

Posted on November 22, 2017 by USG

Hunger Banquet The Universities at Shady Grove’s (USG) Annual Hunger Banquet took place on November 13, 2017 with the assistance of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Campus Kitchens Project, Chef Susan Callahan, Student Council, Graduate Student Association, Office … Continue reading →

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Suite News: It’s APPening at USG!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by USG

One of the most rewarding things about working at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is that we are always trying new things to engage and assist students in their educational experience. As a Senior Coordinator in the Office of … Continue reading →

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LinkedIn. Not just Facebook for old people.

Posted on November 9, 2017 by USG

Hey all! My name is Eleni, and I’m the Graduate Assistant in the Career & Internship Services Center at USG. Many times in the career center, I hear students say “Isn’t LinkedIn just for old people?” And I ask “Do … Continue reading →

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