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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

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

Graduate School Success: Insights from Nurse Anesthetist Grant Voisinet

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Grant Voisnet

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

The Transition from Student to Dean with Dr. Chris Douglas

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Chris Douglas

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

Dr. Giordano’s Graduate School Experience: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

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Christopher Giordano

Graduate education can often feel like an uncharted territory brimming with challenges and decisions that significantly impact one’s career trajectory. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast, Dr. Christopher Giordano, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Michigan – Flint, shared his multifaceted journey through various degrees, offering invaluable

From Graphic Design to Digital Marketing: Caroline Rathbun’s Graduate School Journey

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Caroline Rathbun

Graduate school is more than just an extension of your undergraduate education. It’s an intricate journey that demands dedication, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of one’s personal and professional goals. In a recent episode of the “Victor’s in Grad School” podcast, host Dr. Christopher Lewis sat down with Caroline Rathbun, a communication and digital

The Transformative Power of Education: Laurence Alexander’s Path to Becoming a University Chancellor

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Laurence Alexander

Expanding Horizons Through Graduate Education Graduate school can be an enriching yet challenging journey that adds immense value to one’s personal and professional growth. During a recent episode of Victors in Grad School, host Dr. Christopher Lewis engaged in an insightful conversation with Dr. Laurence Alexander, the Chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint. Dr. Alexander shared

From Hoops to Healing: Nia Ahart’s Journey in Physical Therapy

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NIa Ahart

Graduate school is a journey marked by substantial growth, rigorous academic challenges, and opportunities to make a lasting impact. For Nia Ahart, a 2nd-year physical therapy student at the University of Michigan Flint, this journey has been particularly enlightening and transformative. In a revealing conversation with Dr. Christopher Lewis, host of the “Victors in Grad