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»Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ study at »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ means life-changing, life-saving education - and an embracing community, groundbreaking research, and wide-ranging professional opportunities. In programs and fields ranging from the humanities and business to cybersecurity and health sciences, world-class faculty and staff members invest time, attention, and resources in our graduate students. With both traditional and online degree programs available, our students are creating lasting change—in their own lives, their families’ futures, and the communities they serve.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Innovation Communication, Lifelong Learning, and Advancing Healthcare
Driven by a commitment to learning and meaningful impact, Van Pafchek brings curiosity and purpose to every step of her academic journey. In this month's spotlight, she shares the opportunities, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped her growth as both an artist and emerging healthcare communicator.
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The »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ School provides life-changing, life-saving education. With over 2,600 students enrolled in
46 graduate degree and certificate programs across 10 colleges and schools, we prepare
the next generation of leaders in fields ranging from the humanities and business
to cybersecurity and health sciences. From groundbreaking research and discovery to professional preparation and credentialing,
we nurture and inspire innovation, expertise, and advancement.
Our vision is to be the destination for graduate students interested in expanding their professional
opportunities by offering a dynamic center of community and collaboration, supporting
cutting-edge research and career development, and creating an extraordinary culture
of care.
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"Your collective generosity fuels the life‑changing and life‑saving work happening every day at »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ," says Jeff Snow.
Meet Candee Barris, a sixth-year PhD student in the Vascular Biology Center. Candee grew up in Virginia and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ. She now studies sex differences in obesity-associated hypertension. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to research that can meaningfully improve human health. Candee is an exemplary PhD candidate--NIH-funded, widely published,…
"Behind every scholarship is a student who dared to dream. Behind every breakthrough is a life waiting to be changed. And behind each of those moments is a donor who chose to give," says Kelly Schulte.
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The »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓÆµ School provides a supportive and transformative graduate experience. Rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and a community of care prepares students to become innovators, change-makers, and leaders in a variety of disciplines.