Tag Archives: USG

Fall 2016 Student Spotlight Video

Posted on December 6, 2016 by USG

The Fall 2016 Student Spotlight video features University of Maryland Eastern Shore student’s Camille Clennon-Hilmy and Beatrice Malondras. Camille and Beatrice talk about their experiences as interns at Hilton hotels and the management skills they learned which will prepare them … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Gabriella Faty, USG Career Services Coordinator

Posted on November 7, 2016 by USG

One thing that I emphasize with students, is the importance of networking and creating a LinkedIn profile. Having your LinkedIn profile up-to-date and active is highly recommended. What’s even better is knowing how to use LinkedIn to your advantage. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Haminat Kareem, Political Science Student Organization Co-President, UMBC Political Science Student

Posted on November 2, 2016 by USG

The Election of 2016: Brief Reflections on this Deviant Cycle This semester, I am taking a course on the U.S. Presidential Election; as a co-president of the Political Science Student Organization (PSSO) at UMBC-Shady Grove, I knew we would host … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Faith Kamei, USG Student Council President, UMBC Psych/Social Work Student

Posted on October 25, 2016 by USG

My highlight of the groundbreaking was literally breaking ground alongside people who I believe are influential to our educational system. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Sasha Stone, UMUC Cybersecurity Graduate Student

Posted on October 18, 2016 by USG

Information Technology, otherwise known as “IT,” is an amazing field that has grown exponentially over the past decade. I can remember like it was yesterday when Facebook came out and changed the way we communicate with one another. Today I … Continue reading →

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Dr. Heather Congdon Returns from Global Interprofessional Conference in UK

Posted on October 3, 2016 by USG

Dr. Heather Congdon, Assistant Dean for the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) School of Pharmacy at the Universities at Shady Grove, and Co-Director for the UMB Center for Interprofessional Education, recently presented at the All Together Better Health (ATBH) VIII conference in Oxford, UK. This conference is a global interprofessional practice and education conference which brings together providers, health systems executives, educators, policymakers, and healthcare industry leaders with the goal of advancing interprofessionalism locally, regionally, and worldwide. Continue reading →

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The Changing Face of Higher Education

Posted on September 27, 2016 by USG

On Thursday, September 22, 2016, Universities at Shady Grove Executive Director Stewart Edelstein and UMBC student and USG Student Council President Faith Kamei joined an esteemed group of policymakers, educators and higher education experts at “The Changing Face of Higher Education,” a national forum sponsored by The Atlantic and Next America. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Tony Li, University of Maryland School of Nursing Student

Posted on September 8, 2016 by USG

It was through this fellowship that I was reminded that there are several communities throughout the United States and specifically the one I now call home, Montgomery County, that need my help. Continue reading →

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The Universities at Shady Grove Receives $50,000 Grant To Help Underrepresented Students Achieve Financial Stability, Grow Regional Workforce

Posted on August 2, 2016 by USG

Funds to support students through college, earn academic credentials and develop workplace skills necessary to succeed in high demand careers The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) has received a $50,000 grant from the Meyer Foundation to support two programs designed … Continue reading →

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From College to Career: Recent Graduates Share Their Stories

Posted on August 1, 2016 by USG

Comcast Creative proudly presents a video featuring three recent graduates sharing their stories about finishing college and starting their careers. Continue reading →

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