At t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, we believe that everyone has a story worth telling—stories of triumph, perseverance, and transformation, and that’s why we launched the Unstoppable Stories podcast.  From entrepreneurs and artists to athletes and educators, our guests share their personal journeys, offering valuable insights, life lessons, and inspiration. Episodes air twice a month.

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Dr. Gregory Fowler and Dr. Angie Besendorfer Martin

On August 26, we featured a bonus episode with UMGC President Dr. Gregory Fowler and Dr. Angie Besendorfer Martin, UMGC's Chief Learner Experience & Success Officer discussing what it really means to build a student-centered institution: rethinking degrees around demonstrated skills rather than seat time, using AI to enhance rather than replace the human elements of teaching, and creating a consistent t ºÚÁÏÉçÇø experience for learners everywhere from military bases overseas to fully online classrooms. 

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Giovanna Williams

On September 9, we featured Giovanna Williams, a resilient operational leader and dual-master's UMGC Alumna earning an MBA and a MS in project management. Growing up in Panama, she overcame adversity early in her life and now directs a large federal web modernization program for AHRQ. She is a passionate advocate for empathetic leadership and a protector of underserved populations.

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