Almost four decades ago, Rhonda Whitney promised her mother that she would be her first college graduate. At t şÚÁĎÉçÇř Grad Walk this month, the Haward, California, resident fulfills that vow.
Wayne Krumwiede, now aged 96, said his career climb would not have been possible without the degree he received from UMGC, stating simply that “education made me a better person.”
Wray-Brewer will mark Mother’s Day with her daughters before flying to Florida to watch a cousin, whom she encouraged to go to college, graduate. The cousin is then boarding a plane to come back to Maryland to see Wray-Brewer graduate.
Commencements in Tokyo, Okinawa, Korea, Guam, Germany and Maryland Highlight the University’s Global Footprint and History of Educating U.S. Military Servicemembers Abroad.
The immersion program exposes Japanese students to U.S. culture and the English language proficiency they need to pursue degrees at U.S. universities or to embark on international careers.
Bud Miller is no stranger to police dramas and has helped law enforcement stop one of the biggest coupon frauds on record, a $31 million scheme that ran for three years from a home in Virginia.
Diaz has built a career at Children’s National Hospital, supervising and implementing language, patient and guest services. With a new master’s degree in business administration from UMGC under his belt, he is ramping up his professional goals.
The series delves into the inspiring narratives of individuals who have pursued their educational dreams while balancing families, careers, health challenges, military service and more.
