Graduate Programs

Blogs from students, faculty & staff

Overcoming Challenges: Kevin Sellon Talks Disabilities, Graduate School, and Advocacy

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Kevin Sellon

Graduate school is a transformative journey for many, but for Kevin Sellon, it became a bridge between his military service, personal challenges, and his passion for making a difference in the lives of others. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast, Dr. Christopher Lewis sat down with Kevin, a master’s student

From Strength Coach to Physical Therapist: Amber Schlemmer’s Graduate School Experience

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Amber Schlemmer

Unlocking Success in Graduate School and BeyondGraduate school is often described as a journey filled with challenges, growth, and triumphs. For Dr. Amber Schlemmer, a physical therapist and alumna of the University of Michigan Flint’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, her path to success was anything but traditional. In a conversation with Dr. Christopher

Inclusive Excellence in Higher Education: A Pathway to Equity and Belonging

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Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive excellence is redefining the landscape of higher education, emphasizing the intentional and purposeful work that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in every corner of academia. Dr. Juanita Tookes, in conversation with Dr. Christopher Lewis, brings to light the multifaceted aspects of inclusive excellence (IE) and its transformative potential on campuses. Here’s a deeper

Navigating Graduate School Success: Insights from Dr. Zachariah Mathew’s Journey

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Zachariah Mathew

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

Exploring the Path to Occupational Therapy with Dr. Julie Jacob

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Julie Jacob

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

Advancing Public Health: How Endia Crabtree Paved Her Path in Graduate Education

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Endia Crabtree

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

Passion and Resilience in Graduate Education: Dr. Reza Amini’s Story

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Reza Amini

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

Understanding the PhD Journey: A Conversation with Dr. Doug Zytko

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Doug Zytko

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

Achieving Excellence in Grad School: Tips from Dr. Mohamed Mkaouer

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Mohamed Mkaouer

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