It had been six years since Joseph Dant was in a classroom. Six years since he dealt with the pressures of coursework. Six years since he since he left college after realizing he wasn’t ready. “I knew I wanted to go back eventually, but I didn’t know what I wanted to do or where I… Read more »
Behind closed doors, 80 employers set up tables, laid out materials, and reviewed the openings they wanted to fill within their organizations. Meanwhile, in the Campus Center lobby, students and alumni waited—resumes in hand—for their chance to learn more about the organizations and what internship, employment, and volunteer opportunities each had to offer. This isn’t… Read more »
O’Neill Assistant Professor Cullen Merritt strives to make a connection with each student who enters his classroom. “You don’t have to move mountains,” he says. “Students often just want a word of encouragement and to know they have an advocate.” That approach has made Merritt a memorable and impactful instructor for many who walk into… Read more »
Brittany Puran had talked about becoming a doctor since she was little. After starting her education to become a pediatric oncologist, she felt the emotional weight of that career and knew it wasn’t a good fit. Yet that realization brought a mix of anxiety and fear. “I was so confused,” she recalls. “I wanted to… Read more »
The Healthcare Foundation of La Porte knew there were skills gaps in the city’s nonprofits. Local nonprofit leaders had told them they needed more knowledge and experience to properly run their organizations and increase their impact. The Foundation searched for a solution and found it in SPEA Executive Education’s Nonprofit Leadership Academy. The 10-month, on-location… Read more »
