UMGC Global Media Center UMGC in Asia Articles

In 2026, UMGC marked 70 years in Asia, celebrating a legacy of serving U.S. military-connected learners in the Pacific and the people and experiences that helped shape the university’s global mission. Read some of their stories below.

 
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UMGC President Gregory W. Fowler and three UMGC in Asia staff with about 17 students in a classroom on a military base in Okinawa.
Building English Skills Around Work and Life
University News Military and Veteran Community
October 15, 2026
UMGC in Asia brings flexible language learning to workplaces.
Collage: James Wyatt wearing a suit jacket, Fredrick Murphy wearing a tuxedo, and Ericka Martinez wearing a formal dress outdoors. All are smiling.
What Three UMGC Faculty Members Have Learned About Teaching
University News Faculty
October 01, 2026
Award recipients reflect on purpose, persistence, and learner success.
Sierra Parzyck and her father, Stephen pose in front of American and Marine flags in formal attire. Marine veteran Stephen Parzyck is wearing service medals.
A Daughter's Challenge Helped Her Father Finish His Degree
University News UMGC Families
September 29, 2026
Sierra Parzyck helped dad Stephen complete a degree 25 years in the making.
Graphics from the cover of “Comics and Conflict: Patriotism and Propaganda from WWII Through Operation Iraqi Freedom, a book by Cord A. Scott, with comic-style images of Uncle Sam, tanks and military servicemembers.
When Superheroes Couldn't Save the Day: Comics and 9/11
University News Faculty
September 10, 2026
UMGC historian examines comics, culture, and 9/11’s legacy.
Three members of the Calliste family. Daughter, husband, and wife smile in a family photo. The women are wearing matching pink shirts.
How One Student Helped Build a Family of UMGC Graduates
Student and Alumni Success Global Reach
September 08, 2026
What began with Jennifer Calliste grew into a shared family goal.
A group of about 22 Bridge Program participants and UMGC and OIHF staff smile in a classroom.
Japan Bridge Program Expands Access to Higher Education
University News Global Reach
August 19, 2026
Nearly 40-year partnership helps learners strengthen English skills.
Women in pink and white dresses dance in the street during a parade. They are holding lit ball lanterns in their hands above their heads.
Beyond the Classroom: Global Experiences That Bring Learning to Life
University News Global Reach
August 17, 2026
UMGC learners explore history, culture, and community across continents.
Photos of Michelle Fukuyama and Nanako Matsumoto, with a logo: Global Faculty Awards and Appreciation Celebration. Fukuyama is outside on a hill in Japan with flowering trees in the background as she prepares to lead an experiential learning tour.
Where You Are Is Where We Begin
University News UMGC in Asia
July 02, 2026
History and language, taught where they come alive.
Dozens of graduates in commencement regalia smile as they celebrate graduation in Tokyo.
Celebrating 70 Years and Four Historic Commencements Across UMGC in Asia
Global Reach Commencement
May 18, 2026
A milestone season for military-connected learners.
Military learners study math in a classroom in Guam.
The World Is Our Classroom
Military and Veteran Community Faculty
March 19, 2026
UMGC professor brings math to life for airmen on the move.
Dr. Tam and Alex Abel a Langenberg Legacy Fellow
Dr. Anita Tam: Mentor, Teacher, Leader 
Faculty UMGC in Asia
January 12, 2026
From UMGC in Asia classrooms to leadership, Tam champions student success.
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Educational Innovation Global Reach
January 08, 2026
UMGC in Asia is using AI to personalize learning.
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