Victors in Grad School
Victors in Grad School explores what you can do to find success in your own graduate school journey no matter what you plan to do. Through experts and individual interviews you will be introduced to what it means to find success and tips on achieving success in graduate school.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 162
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Finding Passion and Purpose in the Legal Field: Derek Howard's Journey
Welcome to another episode of Victors in Grad School! In this episode, host Dr. Christopher Lewis sits down with Derek Howard, a successful attorney and past adjunct professor, to discuss his journey…
Intentional Choices: Dr. Precios Armstrong's Path to Academic Achievement
On this episode of Victors in Grad School, we have a special guest, Dr. Precios Armstrong. Dr. Armstrong is the special education supervisor for the Jackson County Intermediate School District and a…
From the Classroom to the Capitol: The Impact of a Public Administration Degree with Jim Ananich
On this episode of Victors in Grad School, our host Christopher Lewis welcomes a special guest, Jim Ananich, CEO of the Greater Flint Health Coalition and former Michigan State Senate Representativ…
Shifting Goals and Helping Others: The Power of a Nonlinear Journey with Shelly McFarlane
On this episode of Victors in Grad School, host Christopher Lewis sits down with Shelly McFarlane, a criminal defense attorney who shares her journey from undergraduate studies at the University of…
Do Your Research Tand Talk to People With Olivia Roe
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Olivia Roe, second year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student at the University of Michigan-Flint. Today we talked to Olivia Roe ab…
Connect With People That Attended Your Program Before You Start with Dayne Hopkins
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Dayne Hopkins, Communications Specialist at the University of Michigan-Flint. Today we talked to Dayne Hopkins about his own educatio…
Find What You Love and Study That with Marissa Pierce
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Marissa Pierce, Director of Development for the Flint Institute of Arts. Today we talked to Marissa Pierce about her own educational …
Get to Know Your Classmates and be a Part of a Team with Coty Pyscher
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Coty Pyscher, Employer Relations Manager at the University of Michigan. Today we talked to Coty Pyscher about his own educational jou…
Your Graduate Degree Will Progress Quickly, Get Ready, with Brenton Nikola
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast, we are joined by Brenton Nikola, Executive Director of the Erik Jones Foundation. Today we talked to Brenton Nikola about his own educational journey…
We want you to succeed, not fail with Donna Fry
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Donna Fry, Dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint. Today we talked to Donna Fry about her own…
Be a lifelong learner and pursue your passions with Carla Beasley
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Carla Beasley, Senior, Project Management - Macy's, East Region. Today we talked about her own educational journey leading her from re…
The investment you put in yourself pays off with Al Perry
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Al Perry, Athletics Director at Mott Community College and Executive Administrator of the Michigan Community College Athletic Associat…
You've got to begin with the end in mind and work from there with Nick Goldsworthy
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Nick Goldsworthy, Partner at Witt & Goldsworthy, PLLC. Nick Goldsworthy was just named as one of the Flint and Genesee 40 under 40 …
Take the time to learn as much as you can with Kellen Riker
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Kellen Riker, Senior Accountant at Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants. Kellen Riker was just named as one of the Flint and Genes…
Graduate school is always a good idea with Jenn Swank
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Jenn Swank, Human Resources Manager with Sorensen Gross. We talk to Jenn Swank about her own educational journey in receiving both he…
It won't be crazy forever, you can make it happen with Jon Davidson
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Jon Davidson , Solutions Architect Lead at University of Michigan - Flint. We talk to Jon Davidson about his own educational journey …
You've got to have a good you to be good to anyone else with Gregg Pane
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Gregg Pane, Principal, Public Health and Medicine for MITRE. We talk about his own journey through his education which led him th…
It's ok to change your mind during your educational journey with Haley Dawson
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Haley Dawson, a fourth year PhD Psychology student at Florida International University with primary research interests in memory and …
There's a lot happening outside of the classroom, take advantage if those with Yener Kandogan
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Yener Kandogan, Interim Dean of the School of Management for the University of Michigan-Flint. We talk to Dr. Kandogan about his…
If you think you can do it, you can with John Hart
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by John Hart, State Administrative Managemer for the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. We talk to John Hart abo…