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Recently, four candidates in the University’s Master of Healthcare Administration program attended the 2023 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) National Congress in Chicago, serving as program assistants. They say it was a meaningful and exciting way to learn more about the field and to network with industry leaders.
A recent trip to Washington, D.C., enabled esports students to tour a cutting-edge esports venue, learn more about a leading esports league, and network with industry professionals. Made possible by an alum, it was an exciting opportunity for Chargers to learn about what goes on behind-the-scenes at a major esports event.
Students, faculty, and staff recently gathered to remember several faculty members who passed away in the past year. They shared their tributes and memories of the professors who inspired them as students, colleagues, and friends.
Through her internships, research, and coursework, Shelby Kosiver '23, '24 M.S. has had a variety of impactful experiences at the University that have deepened her interest in her field. She is excited to begin her master's degree in national security at the University this fall.
Samantha Tosto ’17, ’24 Ph.D., hopes her dissertation research will yield critical data on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques for police officers. The National De-Escalation Training Center has awarded her a scholarship that will support her important work.
In her inaugural book, April Yoder, Ph.D., explains the important role baseball has played in democracy and politics in the Dominican Republic over the last century. She hopes her book will inspire her readers while shining a spotlight on the important contributions Dominicans have made to the game – and how it, in turn, impacts their culture.
Whether he was working on an island restricted to the public or flying several time zones away to complete an assignment, John Walker '74 had an interesting career. He says his time at the University proved to be just what he needed to get started.
As part of our sport management capstone class, my classmates and I have been working together to organize Kick For a Cause, a fun kickball tournament for the University community that is raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Center for Learning Resources offers students the opportunity to become educators through its Learning Assistant Program. Learning Assistants have found the experience of tutoring their peers to be challenging and rewarding.
For more than 40 years, the University's International Festival has brought together Chargers from around the world. It's a fun way for the University community to share the richness and vibrance of their cultures while celebrating unity, connection, and diversity.
As part of a marketing class, several Chargers have taken part in the RNMKRS sales simulation program, and many have earned the “rising star” recognition for their performance.
Ryleigh McDonagh ’26 applied to the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship program hoping it could support her dream of becoming a forensic chemist. She’s now in the running for a scholarship that offers exciting opportunities such as employment upon graduation.
Sanjeev Prabhu '24 MBA enjoys learning about consumer behavior and how to build an audience in his business classes. He's applying it to his work as a social media assistant for the University's graduate program in industrial/organizational psychology.
As part of the University’s celebration of Women’s History Month, the Charger community came together to recognize nearly 300 woman-identifying students, faculty, and staff who were nominated as “phenomenal women” by their classmates, colleagues, and friends.
The University’s Black Student Union recently hosted a “Black Girls Rock” luncheon to recognize the achievements of members of the University community while offering inspiration, support, and a fun way to bring Chargers together.
Janet Garcia-Hallett, Ph.D., a first-generation college student, went on to earn her doctorate and write a book. She hopes it tells the stories of mothers who have been impacted by the criminal legal system while also changing the narrative, and she looks forward to sharing her research with her students and the University community.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal recently visited campus to announce funding for the University’s Lee College and School of Health Sciences that will support the use of data analytics in helping to prevent gun violence. The grant will also create learning experiences for students – and the announcement itself has already led to a unique opportunity...
Several students studying abroad at the University’s Tuscany campus recently visited a local high school with their professor. They interacted with Italian students and learned about the differences and similarities in the American and Italian justice systems.
Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, director of the University's B.S. in public health program, has been named the recipient of the Karen Denard Goldman Mentor Award from the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE).
Several Chargers recently attended the recent Healthcare Administration Case Competition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and it was the first time members of the University community took part in the event.
