{"id":111945,"date":"2026-08-11T18:20:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/umgc-wins-2026-tambellini-future-campus-award-for-ai-powered-military-credit-initiative\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T18:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T18:20:27","slug":"umgc-wins-2026-tambellini-future-campus-award-for-ai-powered-military-credit-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/umgc-wins-2026-tambellini-future-campus-award-for-ai-powered-military-credit-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"UMGC Wins 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award for AI-Powered Military Credit Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Award recognizes initiative that streamlines credit evaluation for military-affiliated learners<\/em><\/p>\n

Adelphi, Md., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — University of Maryland Global Campus has been named the Operations Category Winner of the 2026 Tambellini Future Campus Award<\/a> for its\u00a0Credit for Military Rank<\/a>\u00a0initiative, which uses artificial intelligence to streamline the evaluation of military experience for academic credit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The award was announced Aug. 6 at the 2026 Future Campus Summit in New York City.\u00a0The Tambellini Future Campus Award recognizes higher education institutions using emerging technologies to transform learning,\u00a0administration\u00a0and campus life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe defining achievement shared by all four winning institutions is that they moved AI tools and data beyond experimentation to solve pressing institutional challenges with clear, measurable impact,\u201d said Hampton Shive, Tambellini senior vice president.\u00a0<\/p>\n

UMGC\u2019s\u00a0Credit for Military Rank initiative was recognized for using AI to help evaluate military-affiliated learners\u2019 experience more efficiently, reduce redundant\u00a0coursework\u00a0and lower student costs.\u00a0The initiative reflects UMGC\u2019s longstanding commitment to serving military students,\u00a0veterans\u00a0and their families by recognizing\u00a0valuable\u00a0skills and competencies\u00a0gained through military training and experience.\u00a0Since the program\u2019s launch in fall 2024, UMGC has\u00a0awarded\u00a0more than 96,000 undergraduate credits for military rank to\u00a0nearly 20,000\u00a0learners, saving\u00a0them\u00a0an estimated\u00a0$24.2 million in potential educational costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition reinforces UMGC’s commitment to honoring the knowledge, leadership and experience our servicemembers bring with\u00a0them,\u201d\u00a0said Kris McCall, chief transformation officer at UMGC.\u00a0\u201cCredit for Military Rank is more than an innovative credit-awarding\u00a0model;\u00a0it reflects our\u00a0belief\u00a0that learning occurs far beyond the traditional classroom. We are proud to continue leading higher education in creating meaningful pathways that recognize military service and help learners achieve their educational and career goals faster.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Operations category recognizes institutions that strengthen operational effectiveness and institutional resilience\u00a0through the use of\u00a0data and\u00a0AI, including process innovation and the strategic use of technology. As the Operations Category Winner, UMGC will receive $2,500 for a fund of the university\u2019s\u00a0choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

About University of Maryland Global Campus<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland and continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide, and more than 100 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit\u00a0umgc.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For media\u00a0inquiries, please email\u00a0media@umgc.edu<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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CONTACT: Thomas Moriarty\r\nUniversity of Maryland Global Campus\r\n240-610-8309\r\nmedia@umgc.edu\r\n<\/pre>\n
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