University of Maryland Global Campus Announces Fall 2025 Graduates

Over 6,400 students worldwide earned degrees from the online university in the fall term.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) announced that it graduated more than 6,400 students worldwide in the fall 2025 term. The graduates included Tyresha Thomas-jnolewis of Loganville, Georgia, who earned a Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude in Human Resource Management, and Aquessence Williams, also of Loganville, who earned a Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology.

Why it matters

UMGC has served the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers for over 75 years, making it the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland. The university's global reach and diverse program offerings demonstrate its commitment to providing accessible and flexible education options.

The details

UMGC offers online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 135 degrees and certificates. The university is backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland.

  • UMGC graduated over 6,400 students worldwide in the fall 2025 term.

The players

Tyresha Thomas-jnolewis

A graduate from Loganville, Georgia who earned a Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude in Human Resource Management from UMGC.

Aquessence Williams

A graduate from Loganville, Georgia who earned a Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology from UMGC.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

A university founded more than 75 years ago to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military servicemembers. It is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland.

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The takeaway

UMGC's global reach and diverse program offerings demonstrate its longstanding commitment to providing accessible and flexible education options for working adults and military servicemembers.