Blogs from students, faculty & staff
Graduate education is a transformative experience, one that goes far beyond mere academics. In the latest episode of Victors on Grad School, Dr. Zachariah Mathew, Senior International Officer and Director of the Center for Global Engagement at the University of Michigan Flint, sat down with Dr. Christopher Lewis to unravel his unique educational and professional
The path to success is rarely straightforward, and Dr. Julie Jacob’s journey from military service to directing the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at the University of Michigan Flint illustrates that vividly. During her appearance on the podcast, Victor’s in Grad School, Dr. Jacob shared her unique educational and professional trajectory, proving that twists, turns, and detours
The Value of Graduate Education: A Stepping Stone for Career Development In a recent episode of Victors in Grad School, Dr. Christopher Lewis interviewed Endia Crabtree, an accomplished professional with a background in anthropology, public health education, and medical writing. Throughout the discussion, Crabtree emphasized how graduate education enriched her skills and positioned her for
Undertaking the path from a Bachelor’s degree to gaining a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (PT) is not just an academic pursuit but a transformative journey of personal and professional growth. Dr. Cathy Larson, the Director of the PT PhD program at the University of Michigan Flint, joins the Victors in Grad School podcast to share
Entering graduate school is a significant milestone in one’s educational journey. It entails a multitude of steps, decisions, and transitions. In this week’s Victor’s in Grad School podcast, we gained valuable insights from Dr. Reza Amini, Director of the Health Care Management masters degree program at the University of Michigan-Flint as well a seasoned academic and
Graduate school is a significant commitment and a transformative journey, and no one knows this better than Dr. Doug Zytko, an associate professor and Director of the Computing PhD as well as the Computer and Information Systems and Human Centered Design Masters degrees at the University of Michigan Flint. In this week’s Victor’s in Grad School
Graduate school is a unique and deeply transformative journey. As Dr. Christopher Lewis outlines in this week’s Victor’s in Grad School podcast, every student travels their own path toward advanced degrees, facing distinct challenges and triumphs along the way. This episode features Dr. Mohamed Mkaouer, an Associate Professor and Director of the Masters in Software
Embarking on a journey through graduate school is transformative. For many students, it’s a leap that demands resilience, curiosity, and unwavering determination. In this week’s episode of Victors in Grad School we sat down with Grant Voisinet, a graduate of the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program at the University of Michigan Flint, to
Navigating graduate school while balancing life, work, and personal aspirations is no easy feat. Yet for Dr. Denise Cooper, Program Director for the Doctorate of Nursing Practitioner (DNP) program at the University of Michigan Flint, it’s a path laden with challenges, rewards, and invaluable lessons. In this week’s Victors in Grad School, Dr. Cooper shared
Graduate school is a journey that resonates differently with each individual. For Dr. Chris Douglas, the Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, and a professor of economics at the University of Michigan Flint, this journey began with a passion for mathematics and science, and has culminated in an inspiring academic and