University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic School (NCS) today signed an agreement to expand its alliance and offer pathways for NSA employees and active-duty military personnel to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity from UMUC.Continue Reading
Alliances
UMUC and Leidos Extend Education Alliance
University’s agreement with Leidos offers company’s employees, their spouses and dependents access to higher education
UMUC and SEPTA Announce Education Alliance
University’s agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority offers company’s employees, their spouses and dependents access to higher education
Adelphi, Md. (Oct. 18, 2018) — University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), one of the nation’s largest rapid transit systems and the major transit provider for Philadelphia and surrounding counties, to offer eligible employees, their spouses and dependents the opportunity to complete degrees or pursue higher education at UMUC at discounted rates. Through the agreement, employees, spouses and dependents are eligible for a waiver of UMUC’s application fee and non-Maryland residents can receive a 25-percent discount on out-of-state tuition rates for most programs.Continue Reading
Hidden Heroes of Severely Injured Military Servicemembers Awarded Pillars of Strength Scholarships to Attend University of Maryland University College
MGM National Harbor to host June 28 ceremony and reception to honor 2018 Pillars of Strength Scholarship recipients
Adelphi, Md. (April 18, 2019) – The Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program has selected six caregivers of severely injured servicemembers to receive full scholarships to attend University of Maryland University College (UMUC).Continue Reading
UMUC and American Water Establish Education Alliance
New Alliance Offers American Water Employees, Their Spouses and Dependents a Discount on Higher EducationContinue Reading
University of Maryland University College Partners with NSA’s National Cryptologic School to Encourage More Cyber, Language Degree-seekers
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic School (NCS) have signed an agreement that will create an additional pathway for NSA employees, including active-duty military personnel, to increase their skills and gain academic credit toward degrees in cybersecurity and foreign languages from UMUC.
“It is our honor to partner with the National Security Agency and its National Cryptologic School in this important articulation agreement,” UMUC President Javier Miyares said during a signing ceremony held at the National Cryptologic Museum. The agreement “promises to help the Agency further develop its bench strength, while at the same time supporting employees who are seeking to advance professionally and military personnel who are transitioning to civilian careers.”Continue Reading
University System of Maryland Launches Partnership with edX
Agreement Will Leverage University of Maryland University College’s Online Innovation and edX Platform To Improve Learning Outcomes; Bowie State, Coppin State and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Become First HBCUs to Join edX Continue Reading
UMUC And Benesyst, A Tasc Company Establish Education Alliance
University’s new agreement with Benesyst, a TASC Company will offer BeneScholar™ clients’ employees, their spouses and dependents access to higher education
Adelphi, Md. (Sept. 4, 2014) — University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Benesyst, a TASC company delivering benefit management services and technologies to clients across a broad range of industries, to offer its BeneScholar™ clients’ employees, their spouses and dependents the opportunity to complete degrees or pursue higher education at UMUC. Through the two-year agreement, employees, their spouses and dependents are eligible for a 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition rates for most programs. Continue Reading
U.S. Office Of Personnel Management And University Of Maryland University College Alliance Offers Federal Employees Discounted Rates To Pursue Post-Secondary Education
Historic education alliance provides access to diverse curriculum and increases access to high quality and affordable educational resources
Washington, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and University of Maryland University College (UMUC) signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to provide a 25 percent discount on out-of-state tuition rates on courses, certificates, and degree programs to all current Federal employees, spouses, and their legal dependents. Federal employees can begin to take advantage of this discounted tuition starting in the summer semester at UMUC; registration for the summer and fall semesters is now open. Registration for the first online summer session ends on May 14, 2014. UMUC offers two additional online summer sessions in June and July.Continue Reading
UMUC And Jiffy Lube: Creating Pathways From Training To Degrees
Jiffy Lube International ranked first in Training Magazine’s 2014 Training Top 125, thanks in part to its partnership with University of Maryland University College (UMUC).Continue Reading
