Exhibition runs through January 5 and features paintings, drawings and sculptures that address the lives and struggles of African Americans in the South 鈥 drawing from themes of historical and societal import, including voting rights, family life and faith.
UMGC claimed first, second, and fourth鈥痯lace in the 17th annual competition, nearly sweeping the capture-the-flag (CTF) event that included more than 100 students across the U.S.
Event featured a keynote address by the Honorable James G. Rodriguez, assistant U.S. Labor Secretary for Veterans鈥 Employment and Training Service (VETS), a UMGC alum and U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Gunnery Sgt. Jamshidi was recognized as the UMGC General John W. Vessey, Jr. Student Veteran of the Year at the university鈥檚 Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 in Adelphi, Md.
With both beginners and aspiring cybersecurity professionals in mind, UMGC faculty member Jesse Varsalone and alumnus Chris Haller joined forces to produce The Hack Is Back: Techniques to Beat Hackers at Their Own Games, a book that examines how hackers and nation-states gain access to confidential information on some of the most protected systems and networks in the world.
Alexander Boeringa contributed his story to the Overseas Marylanders Association Memoirs Project in January 2021. He was an overseas faculty member for 10 years beginning in 2001 and taught on 18 different military bases in six countries.
The top finisher on the Forbes list of America鈥檚 most cybersecure banks is Flushing Bank, a regional institution serving New York City whose chief information security officer (CISO) is Richard 鈥淩ick鈥 White, adjunct professor in the School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at 麻豆性爱电影 of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).
The long-time faculty member鈥檚 most interesting assignment in the early 鈥70s was teaching aboard the nuclear submarine supply ship that was moored off the west coast of Scotland.
For 34 years, the UMGC Alumni Association has been recognizing some of the university's most successful alumni for their achievements, service and engagement in their careers and communities.
