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UMUC And Walgreens Establish Educational Alliance

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University’s new agreement with Walgreens will offer company’s employees, their spouses and dependents access to higher education

Adelphi, Md.—University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Walgreens, the nation’s largest drug store chain, to offer its employees, their spouses and dependents the opportunity to complete degrees or pursue higher education at UMUC. Through the agreement, employees, their spouses and dependents are eligible for a waiver of UMUC’s application fee and non-Maryland residents will receive a 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition rates.Continue Reading

Patricio Enterprises Forms Education Alliance With UMUC

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Two-year agreement will provide employees, spouses and dependents access to UMUC’s diverse curriculum

Adelphi, Md.—University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Patricio Enterprises—an innovative business solutions company headquartered in Northern Virginia. The agreement will offer employees, their spouses and dependents the opportunity to complete degrees or pursue continuing education at UMUC. Continue Reading

New Scholarship Program To Support Caregivers Of Injured Service Members

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UMUC joins with Yellow Ribbon Fund and The Blewitt Foundation to establish Pillars of Strength Scholarship Fund

Adelphi, Md.—University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has joined with the Yellow Ribbon Fund and The Blewitt Foundation to establish the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Fund to support volunteer caregivers of our nation’s injured service members.Continue Reading

The Smithsonian Institution Forms Education Alliance With UMUC

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Two-year agreement will provide employees, spouses and dependents access to UMUC’s diverse curriculum

Adelphi, Md. — University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Smithsonian Institution to offer its 6,000 employees, their spouses and dependents the opportunity to complete degrees or pursue continuing education at UMUC. This new two-year agreement makes UMUC the first university to formalize an education alliance with the Smithsonian.Continue Reading

UMUC Cybersecurity Team Wins Silver In Global Cyberlympics

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UMUC’s Cyber Padawans competed against eight teams at the world finals in Miami

Adelphi, Md. — The Cyber Padawans—a team of cybersecurity students, faculty and alumni from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC)—took home second-place honors at the Global CyberLympics in Miami on Oct. 29. The Cyber Padawans won the right to represent North America and compete in the world championship by defeating almost 80 teams in regional competition in September. A team from the Netherlands, called “HACK.ERS” and representing Europe, won the world title, with UMUC finishing ahead of teams from Australia, Brazil, Hungary, Nigeria and Sri Lanka.Continue Reading

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