Homecoming 2024 USA Celebration
Thank you for your interest in being a part of Homecoming 2024! The Homecoming 2024 USA Celebration is now full, but we love your UMGC pride and want to invite you to join us in the Metaverse on October 10!
Register today to attend the UMGC Homecoming 2024 USA Celebration on Thursday, October 10 from 7 – 9 p.m. EDT with one guest at the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Adelphi, MD. Join us in person for a fun evening, including great moments to network with your fellow students and graduates while making new connections!
During this evening cocktail-style reception, you will be able to:
- Hear live remarks from UMGC President Gregory Fowler, PhD and Master of Ceremonies D’Yanna Craighead '05.
- Expand your professional network sharing creativity and inspiration in the “Imagination Networking Area” with fellow students and graduates.
- Enjoy swag giveaways, fun photos, hors d’oeuvres, live DJ music, dancing and more.
- Learn about UMGC community benefits, exclusive career resources, and engaging opportunities to stay connected year-round.
Admission is complimentary. Seating is limited, so don’t miss the Homecoming 2024 Embrace Your Imagination celebration!
If you would like to give a donation during your registration, the funds received will benefit the UMGC Student Aid for Emergency Relief Fund (SAFER) providing direct aid to students worldwide experiencing financial hardship related to an unforeseen emergency.
During the Homecoming 2024 USA Celebration, hear remarks from
Gregory W. Fowler, PhD, became the seventh president of UMGC on January 4, 2021. A nationally recognized scholar and leader in developing innovative learning models and experiences for adult and nontraditional populations he has served on the leadership teams that built what are now the two largest universities in America - both of which serve nontraditional students in nontraditional ways.
As a Black Woman in technology, D'Yanna Craighead '05 has often been described as a unicorn in the software engineering industry. Her journey of purpose and passion has inspired her to tell her story of personal and professional evolution and transformation to achieve success through what she calls, The Butterfly Code Framework©.
With over 20 years in the technology industry with companies such as IBM, AT&T, Delta Airlines and Disney, her mentorship and storytelling has inspired many to follow their dreams using personal and professional examples of career success.
6:15 p.m. | Event Check-In
6:30 p.m. | Refreshments, Benefits, and Resources Available
7:00 p.m. | Program Remarks
7:30 p.m. | Imagination Networking & UMGC in the Metaverse
7:30 p.m. | Party Celebration with Food and Live DJ
9:00 p.m. | UMGC Homecoming 2024 Concludes
Enjoy the full Homecoming 2024 experience with alumni and students by participating in the following:
- Virtual Spirit Week
Online | Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4
- Virtual Networking Hour
Metaverse | Tuesday, October 1 at 7 p.m. EDT
Register Now
Visit UMGC Homecoming for additional opportunities to network and connect with your fellow UMGC community!
If you require accommodation to fully participate in Homecoming, email accessibilityservices@umgc.edu or call 240-684-2287. Please allow at least 72 business hours before the event for us to process your request.
This event is an activity of the University of Maryland Foundation, Inc. Funds earned or contributed will be managed by the University of Maryland Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of University of Maryland Global Campus’s UMGC Student Aid for Emergency Relief Fund (SAFER).