"The CIO program really laid out the competencies needed to be a government CIO."
- Barry C. West, UMUC Graduate
Executive MS in information technology
CIO Executive Certificate program
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Ronald Washington earned his BS in Fire Science while working as a contracter in Iraq. Back in his home town in Louisiana, Washington now has the credentials to suceed in his competitive safety field and is eligible for a promotion. |
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Erika White transformed from an average high school student to a high-achieving UMUC student with a 3.4 GPA, appearances on the Dean’s List and three honor society memberships. |
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Passed over for a promotion, Kevin Ward decided to finish his bachelor's after 25 years. Ward credits his perseverance, coupled with the faculty at UMUC, as integral to completing his degree in Management Studies. |
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May 16, 2009 was a momentous occasion for UMUC graduates. UMUC honors its newest alumni with a special section of MyUMUC Story—MyUMUC Graduates. Celebrate our May 2009 graduates' achievements. Read MyUMUC Graduates Stories |
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Born and raised in Kosovo, Besa Sadiku didn't expect to earn a college degree. After being displaced to a refugee camp, her dreams of an education became real. Today, has she two degrees and a certficate and works as a field representative for UMUC Europe. Read Sadiku's Story |
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Motivated by her parents, Toyshika Epps never gave up on her dream of earning a bachelor's degree. She became the first in her family to graduate from college and now has a job she truly loves. Read Epps's Story |
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When you see prominent elder law attorney Karren Pope-Onwukwe, it’s probably easier to picture her as the high school teacher or flight attendant that she used to be than it is to see her as the well-known and politically connected lawyer she is today. Read Karren's Story |
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Alumna Celine Parker keeps close ties to her alma mater by attending alumni events and paddling to victory as a member of the university's dragonboat racing team, the UMUC Virtual Dragons. Read Celine's Story |
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Military careers are known for their many rigorous demands, but imagine how taxing it would be to earn three degrees while moving around the world with a wife and two children and working 60 hour weeks as a Navy paralegal. Richard Prather accomplished all that with the flexibility of his UMUC education. Read Richard's Story |
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When Jarod Harris heard that a group of volunteers would be heading to Iringa, Tanzania to set up computers in the local schools, he jumped on the opportunity. Read Jarod's Story |
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David “Scoop” Copeman, a highly decorated Navy Seal Senior Chief, began his UMUC master’s degree in Computer Technology with an ambitious goal—to graduate and retire by May 2008. No stranger to a challenge, Copeman began looking for a master’s program when his unit transferred to Iraq in 2006. Read David's Story |
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Modeling himself after an fictional advertising executive—Darren Stevens from Bewitched—Reginald Daniel was just
the first in a series of steps that would allow him to retire at age 44
and dedicate his time and energy to trying to making the world a better place. Read Reginald's Story |
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With a PhD in physical chemistry from Princeton University and an MBA from UMUC, Mark A. Banash is helping to bring Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. to the forefront of one of the 21st century’s most exciting industries. Read Mark's Story |
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UMUC Alumna Mary Wearn had already begun a career in engineering when she realized that following her dreams meant following a different career path. That’s when she turned to UMUC. Today she is the proud author of her first book, and even teaches the subject she loves most. Read Mary's Story |
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Alumna Sudha Rajput was ready to resume her love of learning eighteen years after earning her bachelor's degree in India, but she first had to qualify for acceptance at an American university.
Sudha didn't give up, and her determination paid off—she ultimately graduated from UMUC with a dual degree. Read Sudha's Story |
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On May 17, 2008, UMUC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends gathered at the Comcast Center in Maryland to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the graduating class. Read about the unique paths that some UMUC graduates have taken to achieve their educational goals. Read MyUMUC Graduates Stories |
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Kulsum (Kay) Malik was told as a girl that books would poison her mind, but she didn’t let that stop her from reading or purusing an advanced degree at UMUC. Read Kay's Story |
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While pursuing his MS in environmental management at UMUC, Chris Jensen had two heart attacks, four stents, and an angioplasty—but this didn’t stop him from reaching his goal. After much support and determination, Jensen walked across the stage to receive his diploma at UMUC’s 2007 Commencement. Read Chris's Story |
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UMUC - Europe alumnus Eric O’Leary is running for Chief Executive of his hometown, Butte, Montana, a region, long-plagued with environmental and economic concerns. By bringing his military experience and educational background to the role, O'Leary hopes to make Butte a better place for its residents and visitors. Read Eric's Story |
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Their secret identities cannot be revealed, but their achievements can be broadcast for all to admire. These four FBI agents are UMUC alumni who all say that their rise to top was boosted by a UMUC education and degree. Read Their Story |
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After a lifetime of service, Walter Somverville turned to UMUC to find a way to continue his legacy of doing good. Read Walter's Story |
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While serving in Afghanistan, UMUC graduate Penny Sima witnessed nonprofit organizations in action. Inspired by their efforts, Sima chose to specialize in nonprofit and association management as part of her MS in management degree program. Read Penny's Story |
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While earning her undergraduate degree at UMUC, Paola Canales earned on-the-job experience and college credit through the university's Cooperative Education (Co-op) program. Read Paola's Story |
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When duty called, Edward Perkins answered, helping to lay the groundwork for the end of apartheid in South Africa. Read Edward's Story |
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UMUC graduate Peter Ollodart is behind the scenes at Microsoft battling to make the Internet safe for the whole family. Read Peter's Story |
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When the brand new Murphy Farm and Lawn opened for business in Anderson, Missouri, owners Darren and Debbie Murphy realized a dream come true. The couple credited UMUC’s MBA program with preparing them to run their new John Deere dealership. Read Darren and Debbie's Story |
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Anyone who doubts the transforming power of education should talk to Arthur Tyler. Read Arthur's Story |
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The Air Force Meteorology whiz rose to a CIO's position, overseeing a $1.5 billion budget, in a cabinet-level government agency—all by the age of 44. Read Barry's Story |
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Husband and wife, parents, classmates, entrepreneurs, and business partners—Jonathan and Sachiyo Corners, all it took was a little luck, a lot of work, and UMUC's flexible online MBA program. Read Jonathan and Sachiyo's Story |
