The Universities at Shady Grove

Join us! Just ahead of Juneteenth and the reopening of the historic Pleasant View site in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County native Jason Green will visit The Universities at Shady Grove for a conversation on leadership, belonging, and building stronger, more equitable communities.

Drawing from his family's ties to Pleasant View and his book, Too Precious to Lose: A Memoir of Family, Community and Possibility, Green will share how history and identity shaped his journey—from MoCo to the White House—and how those lessons can help all of us create positive change.

Caps. Gowns. Degrees from Maryland's leading universities. 🎓

At The Universities at Shady Grove, students pursue their goals on our campus, and we're proud to celebrate new graduates who crossed the stage this graduation season. Congratulations to the Class of 2026—we can't wait to see what comes next!

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From innovative research and capstone projects to inspiring TED-style talks, short films, and stunning visual art, students at USG wrapped up the academic year by sharing their ideas, creativity, and expertise with the community.

At Exhibition Day, CommFest, and Mosaic: The 74th Biannual Senior Exhibition, students demonstrated not only what they've learned, but also the communication, presentation, and professional skills that will help them succeed beyond graduation.

👏 Congratulations to all of the presenters, researchers, filmmakers, artists, and designers who showcased their incredible work!

🎨 There's still time to experience Mosaic: The 74th Biannual Senior Exhibition, on view through July 10 at the Silberman Gallery, Montgomery College Rockville Campus.

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What can Montgomery County's history teach us about its future?

Join Montgomery County native Jason Green for a fireside conversation inspired by his book, Too Precious to Lose: A Memoir of Family, Community and Possibility. Taking place just before Juneteenth, this discussion explores how understanding the stories, people, and places that shape our communities can help us build stronger connections and a more vibrant future.

At the heart of Green's story is Pleasant View, a historic Montgomery County site whose 158-year legacy offers lessons in resilience, responsibility, and community. Together, we'll reflect on how preserving and understanding our shared history can inspire what comes next.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore a local story with lessons that resonate across generations and throughout our community.

Magaly Lizama Hernandez, a recent graduate of UMBC’s psychology program offered at the Universities at Shady Grove, says the supportive community, scholarships, and mentorship she found at USG helped her grow as a leader and build confidence advocating for mental health awareness in underserved communities.

“If you’re thinking about USG, know this — you won’t be alone in the journey to earn your degree. You’ll be supported, challenged and inspired to grow into the person you want to become.”

Read Magaly's story and learn more about UMBC's B.A. in Psychology at USG: bit.ly/magaly-story

In observance of Memorial Day, the USG campus is closed today. Please join us in honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who lost their lives serving our country.

One week. So many moments.

✨ Exhibition Day
🎮 De-Stress Fun
🏐 Courtyard games & music
🧠 May Madness Trivia
🎬 COMM Festival
🏆 Student Leadership & Service Awards

Celebrating U Spirit Week captured the spirit, talent and energy of students at USG as they wrap up the year and look ahead to what’s next.

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished—and we’re cheering you on every step of the way.