Blogs from students, faculty & staff
It’s the return of the Graduate Student Spotlight! This week, we’re highlighting Meghan Bleck! Meghan is currently studying for a Master of Arts in Secondary Education with Certification! She majored in History and Criminal Justice in her undergraduate degree, and takes a special interest in studying sexism in middle and high school settings, and how
Welcome back to the Victors in Grad School podcast! In today’s episode, titled “Advice from Admission Professionals on Succeeding in Graduate School,” we bring you a unique and insightful perspective on graduate school success. Our host, Christopher Lewis, attended the NAGAP conference in New York City and had the opportunity to speak with admission professionals
Everyone settled in for the semester? We have another faculty spotlight today! Today’s spotlight is on Professor Alexis Skuras of the School of Nursing! Professor Skuras teaches Pathophysiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, and Medical/Surgical I for undergraduate BSN students. Professor Skuras, when not teaching, has also been working on research to support public health. Her manuscript,
Welcome back to another episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast! In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Kris Johns, who will be sharing his educational journey and offering valuable advice on pursuing a graduate degree. Kris will delve into the importance of learning how to learn, the demanding nature of graduate school,
It’s a new school year, which means it’s time for a new round of graduate blogs! The time has come again to highlight some of our fantastic faculty members– if you’re a new graduate student, this is your chance to get to know more about them! We’re starting off today with Professor Hiba Wehbe-Alamah of
Welcome to another episode of Victors in Grad School! In this episode, host Dr. Christopher Lewis sits down with Derek Howard, a successful attorney and past adjunct professor, to discuss his journey through graduate school. In this episode of the “Victors in Grad School” podcast, host Dr. Christopher Lewis, director of Graduate Programs at the
Attending graduate school while working can be challenging, and finding a balance between work, school, and personal life can be even more difficult. However, with some planning, organization, and prioritization, it is possible to manage your time effectively and achieve a work-life balance while pursuing your graduate degree. Here are some tips to help you
On this episode of Victors in Grad School, host Christopher Lewis sits down with Shelly McFarlane, a criminal defense attorney who shares her journey from undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan Flint to law school at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Throughout the episode, Shelley reflects on the importance of flexibility and finding
Graduate school can be an expensive investment in your future, but there are several ways to pay for it. Here are some of the most common ways to pay for your graduate education: In conclusion, paying for graduate school can be a challenge, but there are several options available to help make it more affordable.
There are many ways to find success in graduate school. We have talked about many different ways weekly in the Victors in Grad School podcast, and if you have listened to past episodes you will find that everyone’s journey to and through graduate school is different. That being said there are some commonalities that we