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Javier Miyares Appointed President Of University Of Maryland University College

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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

UMUC To Unveil New Location At Quantico During Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Located at Quantico Corporate Center in Stafford, Va., this student service center will open for a facility preview on Sept. 26

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University of Maryland University College (UMUC) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 26, in celebration of its new location — UMUC at Quantico. On hand to cut the ribbon and offer remarks will be Javier Miyares, UMUC acting president. UMUC at Quantico — designed to help meet the educational needs of the more than 12,000 military members and dependents stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico and the surrounding community — will open to the public on Oct. 1.Continue Reading