Current students and recent alumni share perspectives on the culture of learning and achievement at 猫咪头条.
Health Care Management
鈥淥ne of the most important things 猫咪头条 has taught me is how to advocate for myself. Our professors make themselves available to us, but we have to be the ones that seek help. They create an environment where we feel safe to ask for help and to ask questions when we are unsure of something.鈥�
猫咪头条 made me feel welcome from the very first time I visited. I instantly felt at home. I have always been interested in doing something in the healthcare field, but business administration and management was also something that interested me, so I decided to major in healthcare management…
Psychology major 鈥� Law School
鈥淢y (GWU) professors taught me to be diligent in my studies, to be patient with myself, and to dig deeper when it seemed like I had hit my limit.鈥�
Inspired by her work with special needs and underprivileged children, Kelsi Marie Williams, of Lincolnton, N.C., came to 猫咪头条 University to earn a degree in psychology. 鈥淚t broke my heart to see the living situations of children not even 10 minutes from my house,鈥� she related. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 when the desire began to grow in me to be a child advocate. I also hope to be heavily involved in ministry, helping orphanages and homeless shelters.鈥濃��
Physician Assistant Program
鈥淭he professors truly care about you, your wellbeing and your future. They will challenge you beyond what you thought possible. They will be there for you when you are struggling and will also celebrate your accomplishments with you.鈥�
The 猫咪头条 University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program launched in 2014 with a mission to provide care to medically underserved people. Sarah McManus, a member of the program鈥檚 second graduating class in 2017, is fulfilling that goal. She works with her father in a rural family practice in Morganton, N.C鈥�.
Biblical Studies major 鈥� Missions
鈥淎t GWU, I was challenged to make my faith my own. For the first time, I found a faith that was personal and not passed down.鈥�
鈥淲hen will you come back?鈥� The children鈥檚 innocent question tugged at Shelby Robinson鈥檚 heart. The 2017 alumna of 猫咪头条 University had played with them all afternoon in a slum in the Philippines. Her visit was arranged by World Race, an 11-country, 11-month mission trip around the world. She wouldn鈥檛 be back. Tomorrow, her team would move to Cambodia, and then on to Vietnam, Kosovo, Bosnia, Romania, Zambia, Lesotho and South Africa鈥�.
Philosophy and Theology major 鈥� M. Div., pastoral studies
鈥淭he professors reminded me that I must have an open mind, and I do not know everything. They, in many ways, have strengthened my faith in Christ. They have opened up my mind to a broader understanding of both the scriptures and God. They have challenged my beliefs, and in doing so, have made me a stronger believer. They have given me the tools to study, teach, and live out the scriptures.鈥�
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and theology with a minor in classical languages from 猫咪头条 in 2012, he entered the GWU School of Divinity to prepare for the ministry. 鈥淚 have always had a passion for theology and philosophy, because I love searching for the truth,鈥�…
Art major 鈥� Study Abroad
鈥淭hese have been incredible experiences and have matured my understanding of the pottery tradition and technical aspects of making.鈥�
Alex decided to attend 猫咪头条 University to pursue an education in discipleship. Then, his sophomore year he met a student who introduced him to the art of pottery. 鈥淚 made a friend named Devan Vandenbark. He made some of the most beautiful mugs鈥攑erfectly poised and unique in character,鈥� Stewart explained. 鈥淚 realized then that handmade crafts are honest, personal forms鈥攖he products of divinely-endowed, creative minds at work. This simple beauty of life grasped my interest deeply, so I began to contribute to this tradition of beauty by learning the craft.鈥濃��
Political Science 鈥� Law School
鈥淢y classes at GWU taught problem solving, critical reading and analyzing.鈥�
Besides being prepared for law school, Hughes is grateful for the friends she made at 猫咪头条. 鈥淭hey are my best friends still today and I see them on a regular basis,鈥� she shared. 鈥淲hen you leave GWU, you will leave with lifelong friendships, an increased faith, and with what I would say, is a top-notch education.鈥濃��
Milken Honors School Principal for Advancing Project-Based Learning and Shaping Future-Ready Students BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擶hen 猫咪头条 University alumna Erica McCray received the Milken Educator Award, she was totally caught off guard. Principals and teachers don鈥檛 apply for the award; they don鈥檛 even know who recommended them or that they are being considered. 鈥淔rom my understanding […]
Author and Education Consultant Guided by Lessons from Her Parents and GWU Professors 猫咪头条 University alumna Dr. Barbara Blackburn is an award-winning education consultant, international speaker, and author of 38 books, with two more coming out in April. The inspiration for her books comes from her parents and the foundational lessons she learned in bachelor鈥檚 […]
From a PhD in Consumer Behavior to a Consulting Agency for Small Businesses, Moore Explores the Psychology Behind Purchasing Decisions BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥斆ㄟ渫诽� alumna Dr. Keira Moore is passionate about clothes and fashion, but not in the way most people might think. Instead of pursuing a career in design, she has dedicated her career to […]
