As part of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University's Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Exploration and Development proudly announces recipients of the 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Awards. These annual honors recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their roles across campus, demonstrating initiative, leadership, inclusivity and an enduring commitment to community.
When ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. Things didn’t start off that way, however.
When Drew DeGeorge graduates from ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University in May 2025 and enters the job market, he will be able to draw on the strong leadership and public speaking skills that he gained from the P.E.E.R. Success Academy program.
First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.
When Alex Newnes arrived at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Exploratory program.
Starting college can be a nerve-wracking experience. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµjourney can be even harder when you’re the first in your family to navigate this new world. Knowing what academic resources are available is a mystery. Filling out the FAFSA is a challenge. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµunspoken stigma of being a first-generation college student is a reality.
¾«¶«Ó°ÒµMcNair Scholars Program at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ is celebrating 25 years of student support. McNair is a federally-funded TRIO grant through the Department of Education that supports first-generation, Pell eligible, and underrepresented students as they prepare for their post-baccalaureate endeavors.
University College is proud to support students at every step of the career readiness lifecycle. Whether a student is building their first resume, exploring majors, or returning as an alumnus to make a career change, Career Exploration and Development (CED) is the hub for educating students and alumni to make informed career decisions.
In July 2024, 13 ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University students participated in the Kigali Summer Institute, where they traveled to the heart of Africa to study peacebuilding and reconciliation in post-genocide
