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UMUC Celebrates 9,500 Graduates in Commencements Worldwide
Ceremonies in Tokyo, Japan; Okinawa; Seoul, Korea; Heidelberg, Germany; Adelphi, Maryland; Guam; and Kandahar and Bagram, Afghanistan
May 11, 2012
From Adelphi to Afghanistan, UMUC is celebrating the graduation of 9,500 students at its worldwide commencement ceremonies this month. Read more...
UMUC’s Barbara J. Mann Wins 2012 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award
Award is the highest possible honor in the field of library instruction, and will be presented at the American Library Association Annual Meeting in June
March 14, 2012
Barbara Mann, assistant director for public services and instruction in Information and Library Services, receives highest possible honor in the field of library instruction. Read more...
UMUC Digital Resources Librarian Receives 2012 Coutts Award for Innovation in Electronic Resources Management
Lenore England will receive the award at the American Library Association annual meeting in June
March 8, 2012
ALA recognizes Lenore England, UMUC digital resources librarian, for her contributions to innovation and excellence in the management of electronic resources. Read more...
