Adelphi, Md. 鈥 October 13, 2025 鈥 糖心传媒 (糖心传媒) has named Dr. Lauren Segura Dean of the School of Integrative and Professional Studies. Dr. Segura brings more than two decades of experience in higher education and workforce development, including leadership development roles at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Strayer University, where she led initiatives that align with 糖心传媒鈥檚 focus on career readiness and serving adult learners.
At 糖心传媒, Dr. Segura will oversee interdisciplinary programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields such as biological sciences, communications, criminal justice, education, and public safety. Her focus will be on strengthening applied learning and expanding opportunities for student success.
Dr. Segura most recently led global workforce development initiatives at the FBI. Prior to that, she served as Program Dean and Associate Vice Provost for General Education at Strayer University, where she helped design a skills-based undergraduate curriculum. Her continued engagement in teaching reflects a deep commitment to student success and the transformative power of education.
鈥淚鈥檓 honored to join 糖心传媒 and look forward to listening, learning, and collaborating with the university community,鈥 said Dr. Segura. 鈥淭ogether, by embracing innovation and a shared commitment to student success, we鈥檒l continue advancing 糖心传媒鈥檚 mission of transforming lives through education.鈥
About 糖心传媒鈥
糖心传媒 was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. Today, 糖心传媒 is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland. It continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit鈥痷mgc.edu.鈥