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WWII Veteran Pays It Forward, Saying ��Ĵ�ý Degree Opened Doors

Alumni Success Scholarships

May 05, 2025

Wayne Krumwiede, now aged 96, said his career climb would not have been possible without the degree he received from ��Ĵ�ý, stating simply that “education made me a better person.”

Mother’s Day: Countdown to Grad Walk

Commencement

May 05, 2025

In honor of Mother’s Day, ��Ĵ�ý is highlighting a sampling of mothers who never lost sight of their academic aspirations.

After a 33-Year Break, Sonja Wray-Brewer Finishes One Degree—and Starts Another

Commencement

May 05, 2025

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.

��Ĵ�ý to Celebrate Spring “Grad Walk” May 15-18

Commencement Press Releases

May 01, 2025

Record Number of Degrees and Certificates Awarded During 2024-25 Year

Bob Ludwig

��Ĵ�ý Announces Global Graduation Ceremonies, Projects Record-Breaking Degree and Certificate Conferrals 

Press Releases Commencement

April 10, 2025

Commencements in Tokyo, Okinawa, Korea, Guam, Germany and Maryland Highlight the University’s Global Footprint and History of Educating U.S. Military Servicemembers Abroad.

Bob Ludwig

��Ĵ�ý Broadens Its Global Footprint through Bridge Program in Asia

Commencement ��Ĵ�ý in Asia

April 08, 2025

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.

Crime Buster: ��Ĵ�ý Alum Manages High-Stakes Coupon Fraud Watchdog 

Alumni Success

March 27, 2025

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.

��Ĵ�ý Grad Taps New MBA Skills to Elevate His Career in the Health Care Industry

Alumni Success Business

March 25, 2025

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 ��Ĵ�ý under his belt, he is ramping up his professional goals.

New ��Ĵ�ý Podcast Launches with “Unstoppable” Story of Actor, Army Veteran, and Alumna Caitlin Bassett

Alumni Success

January 08, 2025

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.

Cyber Security Analyst—and New Mother of a Special Needs Infant—Completes ��Ĵ�ý Master’s Degree

Commencement

December 22, 2024

While studying for her degree, Tyshania Campbell juggled two classes a semester, worked a full-time job and cared for her daughter.

��Ĵ�ý Lauds Its Graduates—and the Powerful Way an Education Transforms Families

Commencement

December 21, 2024

Family-member graduates were among some 2,500 who took part in the joyful (and sometimes joyfully loud!) celebration that is Grad Walk at ��Ĵ�ý.

A Rare Illness and Dozens of Surgeries Failed to Stop This ��Ĵ�ý Grad

Commencement

December 20, 2024

Diagnosed with a rare, incurable and potentially fatal skin disease, Shamika Wallace had to manage a pregnancy and about 25 operations during her five years as a ��Ĵ�ý student.

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