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Former name | University of Maryland University College (1947–2019) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1947 |
Academic affiliation | CUWMA |
| President | Gregory Fowler[1] |
| Chief Academic Officer | Blakely Pomietto |
Academic staff | 3,800 |
| Undergraduates | 47,253[2] |
| Postgraduates | 13,350[2] |
| Location | , , United States 38°59′8.93″N 76°57′24.12″W / 38.9858139°N 76.9567000°W |
| Campus | 175+ locations[3] |
| Colors | Yellow, Black and Red[4] |
| Website | www |
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC, formerly University of Maryland University College) is a public university in Adelphi, Maryland. It is the largest institution in the University System of Maryland[5] Established in 1947 with origins in the College of Special and Continuation Studies of the University of Maryland, College Park for mid-career working professionals and non-traditional students, UMGC offers online, hybrid and face-to-face instruction at education centers across the Washington–Baltimore metropolitan area, throughout Maryland, and across the world.
UMGC is open to all applicants for undergraduate programs,[6] and is among the top 10 recipients of the federal G.I. Bill benefits.[7] The university offers 125 academic programs in online, hybrid and face-to-face classes, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates.[5] UMGC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[8]
- ^ "USM Board of Regents Appoints Dr. Gregory Fowler as Next President of University of Maryland Global Campus". University System of Maryland. December 9, 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ a b UMGC. "Fall 2018 Fact Book" (PDF). UMGC.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Why Choose University of Maryland Global Campus". www.umuc.edu.
- ^ UMGC. "Logo and Brand Book" (PDF). UMGC.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ a b "University of Maryland Global Campus". www.umsa.umd.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ "Ranking". www.usnews.com. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "'UMUC is not like everybody else': Tensions flare over school's direction". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Accreditation | UMGC". www.umgc.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
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