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Grad and academic advisor Stephanie Herrera stands next to Chancellor David Andrews on the stage during the 2022 Southern California Commencement. She is pointing toward her parents, who are out of the picture. Both Herrera and Andrews wear graduation regalia.

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In her own words: A UMass Global academic advisor on the meaning of International Women's Day

Dr. Stephanie Herrera points out her parents in the audience to Chancellor Andrews during UMass Global's 2022 Southern California Commencement. Photo credit: UMass Global. IRVINE, Calif. (March 7...

A girl looks at a window while interacting with a female social worker holding a clipboard.

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UMass Global Wins State of California Grant Funding to Prepare New Social Workers to Aid Children, Youths

IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2023) – University of Massachusetts Global will be able to expand enrollment in its Master of Social Work Program after winning nearly $1.2 million in California state...

Dr. Rebecca Pianta, a university alum, holds a microphone while delivering a presentation alongside faculty member Dr. Marilou Ryder.

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From Student to Colleague: UMass Global Alum, Professor Working Together While Helping Women in K-12 Prepare for Leadership

UMass Global alum Dr. Rebecca Pianta (front) presents on healthy ways of thinking alongside her former faculty advisor Dr. Marilou Ryder (rear). Photo courtesy of Dr. Ryder. IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 14...

A screenshot from a UMass Global ad showing a small-scale human figure and imagery representing business education appearing as a 3D hologram from an electronic tablet.

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How UMass Global Works With Tech-Savvy Experts to Improve University Communications

IRVINE, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2023) – Online universities are inherently technology driven. For an online university to succeed, it must remain ahead of the technology curve. Yet keeping up with emerging...

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US News & World Report: Higher Ed Must Do More to Support Working Adults and Family Providers

U.S. News & World Report published Chancellor David Andrews’ op-ed providing guidance as to how colleges and universities across the United States can upgrade their abilities to serve working adults...

Rock Academy Graduate Michael Woods, wearing graduation regalia, stands next to Michelle Goyette of UMass Global.

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UMass Global Celebrates Rock Academy Graduates

Photo credit: Michelle Goyette IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 15, 2022) – What do you get when an innovative online university like University of Massachusetts Global works alongside a forward-thinking fintech...

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UMass Global Experts Explain How Competency-Based Education Fosters Personalized Learning

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2022) – For nearly a decade, University of Massachusetts Global has endorsed online competency-based education (CBE) as an alternative for students who prefer to learn at...

A portrait of faculty member Dr. Dania Baba.

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UMass Global Faculty Member Dania Baba Adds Professional Perspective to Healthcare Administration Programs

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2022) – Sooner or later, just about everyone needs to go to the hospital in search of care for themselves or a loved one. At University of Massachusetts Global, Dania Baba...