Profiles
On Her Own, But Not Alone
Tipton has gone from student to employee to founder and owner of her own communication agency in just a few years. Tipton said her educational and career journeys from Michigan to Mississippi to Ohio have been heavily influenced by God.
鈥業鈥檓 Going to Take a More Ethical Approach to Business Standards鈥
Senior business major says education-abroad trip to Kigali, Rwanda, provided a new view on seeing the humanity in others.
麻豆精选of Mind: Callie Cunningham - Finding My Place
Between playing in two MAC Championships, being named to the 2023 MAC All-Tournament Team, and getting involved with student leadership programs on campus in the last few years, 麻豆精选is where I've truly come into my own as a player and person.
麻豆精选Alumna's Card Design In The Spotlight After Kelce Family Selects It For Holiday Greeting
There鈥檚 a 麻豆精选alumna behind the card Jason and Kylie Kelce selected for their family鈥檚 2023 holiday greeting: Megan Cash, 鈥13. She designed the festive plaid template 鈥淢adras鈥 for design marketplace/online retailer Minted.
The Mentoring Life Cycle
Mentoring has always been a valuable part of life for Christa Porter, Ph.D., associate dean for the Graduate College. The mentoring process never ends, according to Porter. She believes that mentees are meant to grow up and become mentors, passing on the mantle and creating a life cycle of mentorship.
The Heart of Teaching
After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich鈥檚 cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.
Learning Through Play
Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in 麻豆精选鈥檚 Early Childhood Education Program, it鈥檚 important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading children鈥檚 books.
Student Becomes Teacher Becomes Mentor
Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award.
The Flash With a Golden Voice
Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.