Cuban-born immigrant named to top position at national leader in distance learning and online higher education.
Adelphi, Md. — James L. Shea, chair of the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents, today announced the appointment of Javier Miyares as president of University of Maryland University College (UMUC). Miyares has served UMUC as acting president since February 22, 2012, and has been a member of the UMUC management team for more than 10 years. The appointment is effective today. Continue Reading