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College advisor aims to empower students
Nov 19

Nov 19 College advisor aims to empower students

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

If there is one thing Chao Mwatela wants you to know, it’s that there is no replacement for a good education.

'It is the only way I can give back'
Jun 13

Jun 13 'It is the only way I can give back'

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

With less than three years of education to go, Barbas Nyaosi’s ambitions to introduce medical knowledge to his home country are closer than ever.

WSU-Rochester grad's degree provides 'a latte' options for her future
May 16

May 16 WSU-Rochester grad's degree provides 'a latte' options for her future

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

Emily Kortlever has a curiosity that stretches outside the confines of any one college major.

Soccer standout prepares for a career in coaching
Mar 30

Mar 30 Soccer standout prepares for a career in coaching

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

A childhood love for soccer has widened the field of opportunities for Lucas Camargo.

From refugee to student senate president: Meet Habiba Sagal Ciise
Feb 20

Feb 20 From refugee to student senate president: Meet Habiba Sagal Ciise

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

Habiba has assumed a leadership position on campus, serving as the student senate president. Her role, as she describes it, is to be the bridge between the student body and university leadership.

'We want to be a part of what’s happening here'
Jan 11

Jan 11 'We want to be a part of what’s happening here'

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

A pair of Rochester entrepreneurs are dialing up plans to grow their computer service business.

Path to Purple: WSU-R alum Brittany Wilson making her mark on Rochester
Jun 2

Jun 2 Path to Purple: WSU-R alum Brittany Wilson making her mark on Rochester

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

By utilizing RCTC and WSU-Rochester’s degree completion initiative, Path to Purple, Brittany became the first college graduate in her family, receiving her bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2012 from WSU-R.

WSU-Rochester grad on going back to school as an adult: 'It was all worth it'
May 11

May 11 WSU-Rochester grad on going back to school as an adult: 'It was all worth it'

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

With late nights, early mornings and a family to care for, Aaron  is the first to admit that going back to school as an adult is no easy task.

Nurse finds opportunity in WSU-Rochester's expanded master's programs
Apr 24

Apr 24 Nurse finds opportunity in WSU-Rochester's expanded master's programs

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

With projected 30 percent growth over the next decade, nurse practitioner is becoming one of the fastest growing professions in health care

The strength to finish school at 58: One local woman’s story
Apr 10

Apr 10 The strength to finish school at 58: One local woman’s story

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

If Cara's time in the classroom has taught her anything, it's that there is no expiration date on personal growth.

Third-generation nursing student: 'The patient bond is what I love'
Mar 27

Mar 27 Third-generation nursing student: 'The patient bond is what I love'

WSU-Rochester Spotlight Series

One could say nursing is part of Lilly Schmidt's DNA.

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