Graduate Programs

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Graduate Student Spotlight: Justin Nguyen

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In this week’s graduate student spotlight, we’re highlighting Justin Nguyen, a student of Physical Therapy! Justin enjoys learning and looks forward to applying what he’s learned in his program in the field! He is interested in studying many different types of treatments, and enjoys seeing how individual plans can help patients in different ways. He

What Do You Really Want To Do In Your Career and is a Graduate Degree Right With Erica Shifflet-Chila

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Erica Shifflet-Chila who is a Clinical Associate Professor for the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. Erica Shifflet-Chila shared her educational journey of attending the University of Michigan-Flint for her Bachelor’s degree, receiving a Masters in Social Work from the

Graduate Student Spotlight: Skye Verschure

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Hello all, and thank you for joining us once again for the Office of Graduate Programs Graduate Student Spotlight! In this week’s spotlight, we’re introducing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy student, Skye Verschure! Skye has wanted to become a Physical Therapist for some time now, and is diligent in her studies. She is extremely dedicated

It’s Ok To Slow Down and Take a Break with Dylan Luna

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dylan Luna, a Business Development Manager for the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance. Dylan has a unique and interesting experience with higher education. He studied at Michigan State for his undergraduate degree, but returned to receive a Master’s degree in Educational Studies

It’s Ok To Slow Down and Take a Break with Dylan Luna

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dylan Luna, a Business Development Manager for the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance. Dylan has a unique and interesting experience with higher education. He studied at Michigan State for his undergraduate degree, but returned to receive a Master’s degree in Educational Studies

Graduate Student Spotlight: D’Asia Beard

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Hello again, and welcome back to the Office of Graduate Programs Graduate Student Spotlight! For today’s spotlight, we’re focusing on Health Care Management student, D’Asia Beard! D’Asia is an outgoing student interested in leadership and making a difference. She is hard-working, having to focus both on her own career and her schoolwork. D’Asia was previously

If You Can’t Sacrifice The Time, Don’t Sacrifice The Money With David Sprague

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by David Sprague, Senior Vice President at Old National Wealth Management. David shared his educational journey of attending the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law. He shares his non-traditional educational path and what he had to do to find success. This podcast is

Graduate Student Spotlight: Nicole Kowalczyk

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Welcome back to the Graduate Student Spotlight! This week, we welcome Master of Computer Science and Information Systems student, Nicole Kowalczyk! Nicole is another online student and a working mother. She’s excited to have the chance to attend grad school with the flexibility required to fit her schedule, and is passionate about working with her

Make Sure Your Professors Get to Know You With Brian Town

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This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Brian Town who is the CEO of Michigan Creative. Brian shared his educational journey of attending the University of Michigan-Flint for his Master’s degree in Education and Public Administration and how this paved the way to the career that he has had

Graduate Student Spotlight — Nicole Lasecki

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Hello again! Today, it’s time for another Graduate Student Spotlight! Today’s student we’re highlighting is Nicole Lasecki! Nicole is currently studying for her Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Nicole is enthusiastic about the community the University of Michigan brand brings together, and wants to learn all that she can! She