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About dereknehls

A Senior at Robert H. Smith School of Business, follow me as I accomplish my aspirations to become a business professional at the UMD's Shady Grove Campus in Rockville, Md.

Fall, get up, and run

Posted on February 5, 2015 by dereknehls

It came in like a wrecking ball. In October 2014 the doctor delivered me the awful news that surgery was needed on my right knee for a torn ACL. The very next week I was placed in care at Adventist HealthCare … Continue reading →

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The Gaggle at the Grove

Posted on January 24, 2015 by dereknehls

Our delightful campus located on 50 acres of luscious green grass surrounded by native Maryland trees, flowers and plants welcomes over 4,500 students, faculty, staff and …….a gaggle of Canadian geese.  Over fifty geese have made their home at Shady … Continue reading →

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Let Food Inspire You

Posted on December 11, 2014 by dereknehls

What does hemp, raw fish, and super coffee beans have in common? Hint- They were all key ingredients in the food products being offered by our local entrepreneurs featured at the Universities of Shady Grove’s first annual Entréepreneurship food conference. In case … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Generosity

Posted on November 27, 2014 by dereknehls

“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” ― Anthony Robbins On November 14th the Universities at Shady Grove invited all 300+ scholarship recipients to a luncheon honoring our private … Continue reading →

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The Grove Gathers Together at a Rock’n Octoberfest

Posted on November 13, 2014 by dereknehls

Where were you October 29th? In case you missed it USG Student Event Board organized a party celebrating the Fall, Halloween, and our Shady Grove spirit.  This year’s Octoberfest was decidedly the best event ever hosted in the history of … Continue reading →

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The Sun Also Rises at Shady Grove

Posted on October 30, 2014 by dereknehls

The story you are about to hear is my story, my journey that has led me to this point in my life. My name is Derek and I like to say that I am from Frederick because it is the … Continue reading →

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