Blogs from students, faculty & staff
When I began looking into graduate school, the number one thing people told me was, “Make sure to get a good GRE score!” It seemed like logical advice at the time – I didn’t know much about graduate school, but I did know, based on every show or book I’d ever seen with a character
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Ashley McCloskey who is the Senior Associate Director of Development for the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Ashley shared her educational journey of attending the University of Michigan-Flint for her Master’s degree in Arts Administration. This
This Wednesday, we’re highlighting our next graduate student, Jeff Warren! Jeff is currently studying for his Education Specialist degree. Jeff enjoys holding discussions with his fellow classmates, and is committed to collaboration within the realm of education. He enjoys discussing policy and leadership strategies, and is open to discussion! We asked Jeff a few questions
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Michelle Cook. Michelle Cook is the Director of Curriculum and Special Education for the Williamston Community Schools. Michelle Cook shares her non-traditional journey which led her to receive her undergraduate degree later in life and her perpetual love of learning that
Today, we highlight our first online student, Alexis Dawkins! Alexis is currently studying for a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. She is deeply interested in innovation in healthcare, and wants to be on the frontier of the field’s currently changing landscape. Alexis is open and always looking for the next chance for her to learn and
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Hannah Karczewski, a 3rd year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student at the University of Michigan-Flint. I talk to Hannah about her own experience in attending the University of Michigan-Flint as an undergraduate student and choosing to attend the same institution to receive
Today’s Graduate Student Spotlight showcases Sheena Burgos! Sheena is a dedicated student currently working on her MBA/MSA dual degree program. Sheena has a strong work ethic and is not only working on progressing academically, but also on advancing her social and professional network with campus clubs. We asked Sheena a few questions about what she
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Freddie DeRamus who is an Academic Advisor with the Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative at Michigan State University. Freddie shared his educational journey of attending the University of Michigan-Flint for his Master’s degree in Education after taking some time off and working. This
This fall, the Office of Graduate Programs wants to honor our graduate students! Every week, we’ll be spotlighting a different student and their experiences here at UM-Flint. We’ll be starting with a shout out to Kaylee Sayen! Kaylee is a Physician’s Assistant student with a lot of interest in learning how to best support patients
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Robert Carpenter who is the Deputy Chief Information Officer in the Division of Information Technology, Associate Provost within the Division of Academic Affairs and Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I talk with Dr.