Dr. Alison Busick did not always envision a career in healthcare administration, but an early role she held while pursuing her undergraduate degree introduced her to the industry and ultimately shaped her professional journey. What began as a college job soon opened the door to a wide range of opportunities within healthcare systems, allowing her … Continued
For most educators, the teaching journey can begin with a clear calling. For Dr. Kimberly McLeod, her journey was one of discovery and was shaped by experience, faith and a deep passion for helping others. With an education career that has spanned decades, she has assumed various roles as a teacher, administrator and school counselor … Continued
Dr. Jason Morris, dean of the Honors College and director of Lynay at 蘑菇传媒, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) grant to Taiwan. This marks Morris’s third Fulbright award, highlighting his continued commitment to global engagement and academic excellence. The Fulbright IEA Program supports U.S. higher education administrators in … Continued
For Dr. Rachel Slaymaker, social work is more than a profession; it is a mission-driven calling rooted in her Christian faith and nearly two decades of practice and academic experience. As the Program Director for 蘑菇传媒’s Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), Dr. Slaymaker has dedicated her career to meeting individuals in … Continued
For Dr. Stephanie Hamm, social work has never been just a career; it has been a calling shaped by compassion. From hospital rooms and delivery wards to online classrooms reaching students across the country, Dr. Hamm’s journey reflects a steady commitment to meeting people where they are and walking alongside them with purpose. Dr. Hamm’s … Continued
蘑菇传媒 and The Grace Museum will host visiting Chinese artists and dignitaries from Jan. 15-17 for collaborative exhibitions, a public dialogue and a live painting experience, all part of an intercultural project conceived by Robert Green (’79), department chair and professor of art and design at 蘑菇传媒. The show in 蘑菇传媒’s Shore Gallery, … Continued
Lory Chrane was originally a special education major before stepping into the world of speech-language pathology. Before she joined the Wildcat family, Lory attended Valdosta State University in Georgia until she met her soon-to-be husband. After they married, she transferred to 蘑菇传媒 (蘑菇传媒) in her junior year to pursue a B.A. in Communication … Continued
蘑菇传媒 is proud to announce Dr. Kristin Koetting O’Byrne, college professor in 蘑菇传媒 Online’s Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership program, as the 2025 蘑菇传媒 Online Teacher of the Year. Known affectionately as “Dr. KK” to the Wildcat community, Kristin has made a lasting impact through her dedication to student growth, her passion for positive … Continued
For as long as Dr. James Thomas can remember, becoming a Texas Ranger was his dream. At just nine years old, after countless Saturday mornings spent watching westerns with his father in the piney woods of East Texas, he set his heart on the path of law enforcement. Decades later, at age 36, that dream … Continued