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Meet a Retriever — Jok Thon, UMBC’s First Peaceworker Global Fellow

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Meet Jok Abraham Thon, UMBC’s first Peaceworker Global Fellow and the first Retriever from South Sudan. Thon is pursuing his master’s in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership and plans to use these skills to continue to promote educational opportunities for other South Sudanese people.   Q: Tell us about yourself. What are the essential things you’d want another Retriever to know about you?  A: I am the father of four beautiful kids from the world’s youngest country, South Sudan. I left behind my young family in search of knowledge and skills so that when I return, I can play a part in… Continue Reading Meet a Retriever — Jok Thon, UMBC’s First Peaceworker Global Fellow

UMBC’s Professional Graduate Programs Info Sessions

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UMBC’s Professional Graduate Programs are designed to prepare working professionals to grow academically and professionally, and become leaders in some of today’s most in-demand fields. Participate in upcoming information sessions to learn about Professional Graduate Programs in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Health Information Technology, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Geographic Information Systems offered at UMBC’s Main Campus and at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD. Fall Info Sessions: Systems Engineering & Engineering Management Virtual Info Session: Oct. 9, 12 – 1 p.m. Health Information Technology Virtual Info Session: Oct. 16, 12 – 1 p.m. Biotechnology Virtual Info Session:… Continue Reading UMBC’s Professional Graduate Programs Info Sessions

[Career] Upcoming Info Sessions

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Editor’s Note: This information is posted on behalf of UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies, which offers a broad array of professionally focused master’s degrees and graduate certificates that help prepare professionals for today’s most in-demand careers. UMBC Cybersecurity Virtual Info Session – June 3 Join us online on June 3 at 12 p.m. to learn about Cybersecurity Graduate Programs offered at the UMBC campus. RSVP Here.  UMBC Biotechnology Info Session *In-Person – June 3 Meet us on June 3 at 12 p.m. to learn about Biotechnology Graduate Programs offered at the UMBC campus. This event is in-person in Sherman Hall… Continue Reading [Career] Upcoming Info Sessions

Take the Next Step In Your Career!

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Editor’s Note: This information is posted on behalf of UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies, which offers a broad array of professionally focused master’s degrees and graduate certificates that help prepare professionals for today’s most in-demand careers. On April 23, attend the Professional Graduate Program Open House at UMBC’s South Campus (bwtech@UMBC South), to learn about graduate programs in Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology, Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. During the session, there will be an opportunity to participate in discussions with program directors, staff and alumni, and meet Career Services representatives to learn about careers, job searching resources available and… Continue Reading Take the Next Step In Your Career!

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