Since 1947, University of Maryland Global Campus has proudly served adult students in the workforce and the military, in Maryland, across the country, and around the world. From those beginnings, UMGC has worked to fulfill the promise outlined in its mission statement: To inspire hope, empower dreams, and transform lives ... one student at a time.
"From its inception, this institution has been student-centered in every sense of that phrase. Few institutions can boast such a colorful record of working with students in most unusual and often adverse conditions," said Dr. Gregory W. Fowler, president of UMGC. "That student-centeredness remains at the heart of UMGC today."
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The UMGC story is one of innovation, of overcoming obstacles and of personal success, and it is proud to highlight 75 Years of Unbreakable Diamonds, he continued.
“For our diamond anniversary, we highlight 75 Years of Unbreakable Diamonds — 75 stories that show how our history and our future align. Each story makes us proud. And I am so grateful to be part of our UMGC community of learners, innovators, and pioneers,” added Fowler.
In a letter Biden letter Biden_75thAnniversary Letter_300dpi _A (1).pdf marking the milestone anniversary, President Joe Biden wrote that education is the one field that makes all others possible.
“We have all been shaped by educators who have sparked our curiosity, helped us find confidence, encouraged our creativity, and inspired us to build a better world. Institutions like yours not only educate our students—they shape our future,” he wrote.
From becoming the first university to serve military students in Europe in 1949 to serving nearly 90,000 adult learners at more than 175 locations around the world today, learn about UMGC’s history and commitment to building on its legacy of service, leveraging its global presence to reach civilian populations who can benefit from learning experiences that fit their objectives and align with workforce needs here.
Click here to learn 10 things you might not know about UMGC on its 75th anniversary.
UMGC is also celebrating its 75th anniversary across its various social media accounts and with #UMGC75Years.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.
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