Achiever Magazine

Achiever is the magazine of University of Maryland University College. Read compelling feature stories and connect with students, faculty, alumni and friends who are making a difference in our world.

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Fall 2012 Issue

Cover Story

• Hails from the Chiefs
  Seven U.S. presidents commend UMUC's service to our nation's military. By Gil Klein

Features

• News That Is Still Fit To Print
  UMUC alumna and Post-Newsweek Media Inc. CEO Karen Acton makes the case for community newspapers. By Gil Klein
• Chasing History Through Time and Space
  For Robert C. Moyer, exploring the history of space flight is a passion—and a link to the father he never knew. By Chip Cassano
• Teachable Moments
  A conversation with Acting President Javier Miyares on his unexpected call to leadership, lessons learned in a crisis, and his vision for UMUC. By Gil Klein
  

Highlights

• UMUC Celebrates 9,500 Graduates in Commencements Worldwide
• Faculty and Staff Donate $165,000 for Scholarships and University Initiatives
• UMUC Joins Prestigious Kalb Report Media Series Partnership

The Achiever is published by University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, Maryland. Call 301-985-7250 with your comments and suggestions or send an e-mail to chip.cassano@umuc.edu.