Education (Colleges & Universities)
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Texas A&M Engineering Graduate Supports Professors Through Endowment
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Engineering graduate supports professors through endowment
After a four-decade career in the energy industry, a Texas A&M University graduate chooses to invest in the professors who helped shape his path.
By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering
When Denzil West '81 left Midland for College Station in the 1970s, he was in search of the best engineering education he could find. Decades later, after a successful career and a thriving family, West is giving back to the university
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 11 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Engineering graduate supports professors through endowment
After a four-decade career in the energy industry, a Texas A&M University graduate chooses to invest in the professors who helped shape his path.
By David Holt, Texas A&M Engineering
When Denzil West '81 left Midland for College Station in the 1970s, he was in search of the best engineering education he could find. Decades later, after a successful career and a thriving family, West is giving back to the universitythat changed the course of his life by establishing the Kathy '81 and Denzil West '81 Endowed Professorship in Engineering.
Growing up West
Like many high school students, West faced a difficult decision about where to attend college -- stay close to home at Texas Tech or follow in his father's footsteps to the University of Oklahoma. Ultimately, reputation and opportunity for independence guided his path to Texas A&M University.
"I just wanted to go where I felt the best education was going to be, and Texas A&M had a great reputation," he said.
West majored in mechanical engineering, drawn by the program's prestige. He vividly recalls the demanding coursework.
"I never worked as hard in my life as I did those four years of getting through college," he said. "Most everything I've done over the last 40 years has been a cakewalk comparatively."
Taking shape alongside his education was his personal life. West and his wife, Kathy, were high school sweethearts who married after his freshman year. She joined him at Texas A&M after they were married and graduated with a marketing degree in 1981. Nearly 48 years later, they credit their shared experience in Aggieland for laying the foundation of their family's success.
After earning his degree, West started his career with a major oil company before moving into the independent oil and gas sector. Over the next four decades, he built a distinguished resume, including more than 10 years building a small independent oil company into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, ultimately serving as president and chief operating officer. More recently, he founded and built his own company, Admiral Permian Resources.
West has worked with many fellow graduates throughout his career and understands the value of an Aggie degree in engineering.
"The Texas A&M Engineering degree is something that is extremely respected across the entire world, but especially in Texas," he said. "Aggie engineers have done well in their careers, and that just enhances all our reputations across the industry."
That legacy has extended to his own family. All four West sons graduated from Texas A&M's College of Engineering and are each building successful careers of their own, mirroring their father's experience and fulfilling a family aspiration.
Their gift to engineering
Grateful for what their Aggie education made possible, Denzil and Kathy West have chosen to support the college through an endowed professorship. While they have supported other areas of the university, this gift reflects where their family has experienced the greatest footprint.
"We feel like it's important that we give back, but we want to give back where we can have the most impact," West said. "Texas A&M has had an incredible impact on our lives, particularly the engineering program."
When deciding what form their support would take, the Wests carefully considered their options, ultimately choosing to invest in faculty.
"At the end of the day, education is predicated on the quality of professors," he said. "We felt like that was the area in which we could have the broadest impact."
Nearly five decades after arriving in College Station, West remains deeply grateful for the opportunities Texas A&M afforded him and is committed to paying it forward. Through the Kathy '81 and Denzil West '81 Endowed Professorship in Engineering, the Wests hope to empower the next generation of Aggie engineers -- ensuring the tradition of excellence continues for years to come.
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Original text here: https://news.engineering.tamu.edu/news/2026/04/10/engineering-graduate-supports-professors-through-endowment/
Syracuse University: Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
The recognition in the 2026 rankings reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments: that the best way to learn business is to practice it.
Meg Androsiglio
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been rated No. 1 for participation in experiential learning projects in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate Business School rankings.
The recognition reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments:
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SYRACUSE, New York, April 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Whitman School Rated No. 1 for Experiential Learning Participation by Poets&Quants
The recognition in the 2026 rankings reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments: that the best way to learn business is to practice it.
Meg Androsiglio
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been rated No. 1 for participation in experiential learning projects in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate Business School rankings.
The recognition reflects one of the school's most deeply held commitments:that the best way to learn business is to practice it.
Through global immersions, live-client projects, case competitions, the Goodman IMPRESS Program, the WIRE Initiative and the Local Leaders Initiative, Whitman students build real skills in real environments long before graduation.
Every opportunity is organized around four pillars that define what a Whitman graduate looks like: Be Global, Be Innovative, Be Collaborative and Be Prepared.
Those pillars now have a formal home. The recently launched Whitman Experiential Center unites all of the school's signature experiential programs under one coordinated strategy as part of Transformation 2030, Whitman's five-year plan to become a Top 25 undergraduate business program by 2030.
"Every Whitman student, regardless of major or background, has access to these opportunities," says Erin Draper, director of experiential programs. "That is what it means to be prepared at Whitman."
The No. 1 experiential learning rating is also reflected in Whitman's broader rise to No. 37 overall in the Poets&Quants 2026 rankings.
Learn more about experiential learning at the Whitman School (https://whitman.syracuse.edu/group-of-information-for-pages/experiential-center?_gl=1*u325da*_gcl_au*MTY0Nzk0ODEyMC4xNzcwNTU4MDcx*_ga*MTUxMTAwNC4xNzcwNTU4MDcy*_ga_65S0N1FWNY*czE3NzU5MDgyNjYkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzc1OTA4Mjk5JGoyNyRsMCRoMA..*_ga_S5CXSPXYHM*czE3NzU5MDgyNjYkbzI5JGcxJHQxNzc1OTA4Mjk5JGoyNyRsMCRoMA..).
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Original text here: https://news.syr.edu/2026/04/10/whitman-school-rated-no-1-for-experiential-learning-participation-by-poetsquants/
OSU Paleontology Students Help Research Prehistoric Ecosystems
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news:
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OSU paleontology students help research prehistoric ecosystems
Two anatomy and vertebrate paleontology students from the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences helped author studies examining the prehistoric food web and the broader ecosystem of a section of North America during the late Jurassic period.
Colin Boisvert and Andy Danison joined several other international researchers and paleontologists on two research papers that were published in the New Mexico
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences issued the following news:
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OSU paleontology students help research prehistoric ecosystems
Two anatomy and vertebrate paleontology students from the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences helped author studies examining the prehistoric food web and the broader ecosystem of a section of North America during the late Jurassic period.
Colin Boisvert and Andy Danison joined several other international researchers and paleontologists on two research papers that were published in the New MexicoMuseum of Natural History and Science Bulletin in January.
The teams studied the ecology of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals that lived alongside each other in an area of the Morrison Formation that stretches across the Rocky Mountain region into eight states, including the Oklahoma Panhandle.
"It's vast. We're talking over 1.2 million square kilometers," Boisvert said, and estimates are that the fossils and prehistoric evidence found in the formation date back to 156 million and 147 million years ago.
Anne Weil, PhD., paleontologist and associate professor of anatomy at OSU-CHS, said the fossil record found in the Morrison Formation contains more than just dinosaurs.
"The general public is captured by the large dinosaurs, but there are vertebrates of all sizes and types, as well as many invertebrates, plants and algae in the Morrison Formation," Weil said.
The team of authors of the first paper analyzed the food web of the Dry Mesa Dinosaur Quarry in western Colorado, part of the larger Morrison Formation, using a data tool called Cheddar.
Boisvert said developing a food web can be tricky because nature is so complex, especially when it's prehistoric. So using a new methodology like Cheddar can be helpful.
"The lion eats the zebra, but the hyena eats the zebra too. It's not a pyramid, it's a web because it's all these different connections," he said. "Using cheddar allows us to try to more quantitatively figure out who was eating whom and what the relationships were."
The Dry Mesa quarry was chosen for this analysis because of the variety of species found there, including reptiles, pterosaurs, crocodilians and dinosaurs, especially a large number of long-necked sauropod dinosaurs.
"We know from the Dry Mesa quarry that at least six different species were living in the same place at the same time," Boisvert said. "The question becomes, how are they doing this? What is going on because it shouldn't be able to support them, yet it is."
The second paper that Boisvert and Danison helped author looked more broadly at the Morrison Formation's ecology -- not just which species lived there and when, but also the roles the different species played in the ecosystem.
"We're looking at it from a functional standpoint and not a taxonomic standpoint. We use things like size and diet to essentially categorize all of these animals and look at what was driving the changes in this functional diversity," Danison said. "I think one of the big takeaways that both papers have in common is that sauropods are keystone species. The big, four-legged, long-necked herbivores are really having a strong impact on their ecosystems."
Boisvert said that by looking at the Morrison Formation ecosystem and the different habitats within it, the team learned that even though the specific species of herbivores or carnivores may have changed over time, the roles of those species didn't.
Biologists are in the process of figuring out how animals, organisms and plants respond to changes in ecosystems, Weil said, and studying prehistoric ecosystems can actually help scientists study current ones.
"What paleontologists bring to the table is knowledge of what has happened before," she said. "While some animals from the late Jurassic are lost, others are very familiar and still here with us today."
And while Cheddar may not be perfect, Boisvert said it and other tools are still moving the field of paleontology forward.
"There are always multiple ways to study the same question. Paleontologists are pretty open to adopting new technologies and skills to help with studying these animals," he said. "We have so many questions, and we're developing new questions. That just necessitates that we be open to new methodologies that can tell us new things about these amazing animals."
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Original text here: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/health-sciences/2026/osu-paleontology-students-help-research-prehistoric-ecosystems
ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves
By Jonah Grinkewitz
Quantum computing is a challenging subject. However, students at Old Dominion University now have access to a unique artificial intelligence (AI) quantum computing tutor that helps them find answers independently, while keeping their professor informed of any areas where they might be struggling.
This innovative learning tool was supported by Old Dominion University's MonarchSphere
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NORFOLK, Virginia, April 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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ODU's New AI Tutor for Quantum Computing Empowers Students to Find the Answers Themselves
By Jonah Grinkewitz
Quantum computing is a challenging subject. However, students at Old Dominion University now have access to a unique artificial intelligence (AI) quantum computing tutor that helps them find answers independently, while keeping their professor informed of any areas where they might be struggling.
This innovative learning tool was supported by Old Dominion University's MonarchSpherePowered by Google Cloud, the nation's first AI incubator for higher education. Unlike traditional AI tools, it doesn't just provide quick answers. Instead, this specific quantum computing AI tutor facilitates continual learning.
Nikos Chrisochoides, Ph.D., Richard T. Cheng Endowed Chair and professor of computer science at Old Dominion University, developed the system with Iizalaarab "Izzy" Elhaimeur, a Ph.D. candidate in computer science from Hampton, Virginia.
Dr. Chrisochoides is testing the tool in one of his advanced quantum computing courses. Before students come to class, they use it to learn the material through a virtual lesson and a real-time chat feature. If a student has a question, the chat will guide them through finding the answer.
"If I were a student, I would be exhilarated, because then I'd have someone 24/7 to help me with almost everything that I need," said Dr. Chrisochoides.
He said the system includes "guardrails," which recognize where a student is with their coursework, keeping them from wandering into course concepts they are not ready for and redirecting them to the task they are working on.
It also allows him to see where students are struggling or what questions they have before they come to class.
"So, when I go to class, I am ready as if I'm reading their minds," he said. "Rather than figure it out in the process, I go right where the problems are."
By cutting down on the time needed to grasp quantum computing concepts, Dr. Chrisochoides and his students can go deeper in the classroom and apply their knowledge to research questions.
"Quantum computing is hard, and every student comes in with a different background," Izzy said. "This system meets them where they are and gives professors visibility into where the class is struggling."
The quantum computing tool also gathers learning analytics on its interactions with students, which helps improve and better serve students going forward.
Dr. Chrisochoides and Izzy published their research on the tool in Spring 2025, which was accepted and presented at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)'s International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering this past August. They are continuing to develop it with a goal of expanding it to other subjects and scaling it for quantum computing workforce development.
"My hope is that we can expand it to more courses and lower the barrier for students to tackle subjects they might otherwise avoid," Izzy said.
The quantum computing tool is an example of how the MonarchSphere - and Old Dominion University's partnership with Google - uniquely positions the University as a national leader in AI innovation and serves as a model for how universities across the nation can prepare students, equip faculty with the latest technological tools and support communities for a digital future.
When it comes to higher education more broadly, Dr. Chrisochoides said the AI quantum computing tutor has the potential to empower students, make professors more effective and help AI content developers improve their materials through the data the tool collects.
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Original text here: https://www.odu.edu/article/odus-new-ai-tutor-for-quantum-computing-empowers-students-to-find-the-answers-themselves
MUSC Board of Trustees Approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 11 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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MUSC Board of Trustees approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees today advanced the MUSC Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan, a long-term framework designed to guide the future evolution of MUSC's historic campus.
Centered on thoughtful urban design, connectivity and community well-being, the master plan intentionally stitches MUSC's campus into the surrounding city fabric through inviting public
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CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 11 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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MUSC Board of Trustees approves Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees today advanced the MUSC Downtown Charleston Campus Master Plan, a long-term framework designed to guide the future evolution of MUSC's historic campus.
Centered on thoughtful urban design, connectivity and community well-being, the master plan intentionally stitches MUSC's campus into the surrounding city fabric through inviting publicspaces, expanded green infrastructure and improved pedestrian and multimodal mobility. Resilient design, such as integrated stormwater management, landscaped open spaces and adaptive infrastructure, enhance both environmental performance and quality of life. Together, these plans support a vision made possible through ongoing collaboration between MUSC and the city of Charleston.
"This roadmap allows us to think holistically about how we invest where it matters most," said David Cole, M.D., FACS, president of MUSC. "It prioritizes the delivery of the highest-acuity clinical care while expanding capacity for cutting-edge research and academic excellence."
The plan includes major initiatives currently underway, such as new buildings for both the College of Health Professions and the College of Medicine, a comprehensive cancer hospital and a medical office building/ambulatory surgery center at 334 Calhoun St.
Through this master plan, MUSC reaffirms its commitment to improving the health of the communities it serves while shaping the future of health care across the region and nation. This helps prioritize thoughtful campus evolution by strengthening education, research and clinical adjacencies.
"As we are increasing our primary care capabilities and access to clinical trials across the state, the plan positions our downtown campus to continue serving South Carolina as a center for complex care, discovery and education while planning responsibly for the future," said Cole.
Created by leading global interdisciplinary architecture and design firm Perkins & Will, in collaboration with McMillan Pazdan Smith, the plan reflects MUSC's commitment to strengthening resiliency and sustainability, including green space, storm water mitigation, energy requirements, infrastructure and more. The master plan is a long-range planning tool, not a construction timeline. Any future projects would be phased and subject to review and approvals. Updates will be shared on an ongoing basis at www.musc.edu/campus-master-plan.
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About MUSC
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates nearly 3,500 students in six colleges and trains approximately 1,060 residents and fellows across its health system. MUSC leads the state in federal, National Institutes of Health and other research funding. For information on our academic programs, visit musc.edu.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2025, for the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit MUSCHealth.org.
MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $8.9 billion. The nearly 36,000 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research and patient care.
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Original text here: https://www.musc.edu/content-hub/News/2026/04/10/master-plan
Case Western Reserve University Named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' List
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' list
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has been named to Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a group of 20 colleges and universities recognized for graduating students highly sought by employers.
The 2026 list--released this week--marks the first time Case Western Reserve has been included, placing it among 10 private and 10 public
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes' 'New Ivies' list
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
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Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) has been named to Forbes' list of "New Ivies," a group of 20 colleges and universities recognized for graduating students highly sought by employers.
The 2026 list--released this week--marks the first time Case Western Reserve has been included, placing it among 10 private and 10 publicinstitutions identified for their ability to prepare students for a rapidly evolving workforce. CWRU was one of just two universities newly added this year.
To develop the rankings, Forbes surveyed more than 100 chief executives and senior hiring leaders, asking them not only to identify institutions producing top talent, but also to assess how advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping early-career hiring.
The resulting list highlights universities viewed as best positioned to educate graduates for an economy increasingly influenced by AI.
"We certainly appreciate this recognition by Forbes and the national attention it brings to one of our many strengths--hands-on and experiential learning that prepares students for their future careers," said Case Western Reserve University President Eric W. Kaler. "Technology is always evolving, and we will continue to find ways to utilize it in ways that enrich and augment student experiences, but our fundamental approach to career development remains the same."
In its report, Forbes noted that the selected institutions are "preparing and graduating the talent that employers will seek in this new era," particularly as technological change alters expectations for workers ages 22 to 25. CWRU's expanding efforts in AI were an area of focus.
Among the initiatives cited by Forbes:
* Case Western Reserve has tripled its number of AI-related courses, now offering more than 100 classes spanning 40 departments. The university also has expanded opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with industry partners, integrating classroom learning with real-world application.
* At Weatherhead School of Management, for example, student teams collaborate directly with organizations such as Hyland Software, KeyBank, Penske and Dataswift to design and implement AI-driven solutions--providing both technical experience and exposure to employer expectations.
The Forbes recognition adds to a series of recent national distinctions highlighting the university's growing reputation. Earlier this year, CWRU was named among the top 25 institutions in the United States by TIME magazine.
CWRU was also recently identified as the #1 fastest-growing research university among members of the Association of American Universities.
"Together," Kaler said, "these honors reflect continued momentum for Case Western Reserve--underscoring its commitment to academic excellence, research growth and preparing graduates to lead in a changing world."
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Original text here: https://case.edu/news/case-western-reserve-university-named-forbes-new-ivies-list
Anderson University: Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.
ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 11 -- Anderson University issued the following news release:
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Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.
A group of 11 Anderson University Cybersecurity students participated in Career Discovery Week (CDW) in Washington, D.C., where they engaged with two global technology companies--Cisco and World Wide Technology--gaining exposure to industry leaders, career opportunities and real-world business challenges. It was an opportunity to tour the companies, network with executive leaders, and compete in individual and team challenges
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ANDERSON, South Carolina, April 11 -- Anderson University issued the following news release:
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Cybersecurity Students Explore Cisco and Worldwide Technology in D.C.
A group of 11 Anderson University Cybersecurity students participated in Career Discovery Week (CDW) in Washington, D.C., where they engaged with two global technology companies--Cisco and World Wide Technology--gaining exposure to industry leaders, career opportunities and real-world business challenges. It was an opportunity to tour the companies, network with executive leaders, and compete in individual and team challengesshowcasing leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
Participating in CDW from Anderson were Aaron Wilson, Andrew Dowlen, Brycen Morrison, Clark Hubbard, Ethan Green, Graham Edwards, Jadyn Koenes, Joshua Cordeiro, Joshua Stephens, Lawson Bryant and Nathan Dorrity.
Student Winners
Several students earned awards and accolades for their outstanding performance, demonstrating the preparation and professionalism that's part of Anderson University's pillar of Great Academics.
Jadyn Koenes received the Best Overall Leader Award, in recognition of her leading by example and consistently guiding and elevating the team.
Brycen Morrison was a finalist in the Cisco Executive Proposition Pitch (Top 8 of 39).
Graham Edwards received Best Networker Award for building meaningful connections with company leaders and peers. He was also a WWT Product-to-Personal Problem Pitch finalist (Top 8 of 39), team winner for WWT and Cisco and winner of the Cisco Product-to-Personal Pitch.
Joshua Stephens was named a finalist (Top 8 of 39) for the WWT Executive Value Proposition Pitch. He was also a finalist (Top 8 of 39) for the Cisco Product to Personal Pitch.
Joshua Cordeiro was team winner (WWT and Cisco) and a finalist (Top 8 of 39) for the Cisco Product-to-Personal Pitch.
Ethan Green was team winner for the Real-World Use Case Challenge (WWT and Cisco).
Andrew Dowlen (pictured below with Scholar-AthELITE CEO and Founder Rashard Hall) received the Resilient Leader Award for demonstrating resilience and leadership when facing challenges.
Pursuing Professional Growth
Working closely with Scholar-AthELITE CEO and Founder Rashard Hall and his team, the students found CDW to be a valuable growth opportunity.
"The scholar-athletes and cybersecurity students from Anderson University set the tone for the entire trip. Once Cisco and World Wide Technology made it clear they wanted the best, that's exactly what these students delivered," Hall said, adding that, less than a month after the trip, there are already several cybersecurity students who have interviewed for and secured career opportunities with global companies.
"That speaks volumes about the preparation, execution, and standard being set," Hall continued. "Jadyn Koenes was one of the strongest leaders I've seen on a trip like this. Graham Edwards and Joshua Stephens were true triple threats--blending technical expertise, strong communication, and high-level networking ability. The entire group was ELITE.
What Dr. Kenneth Knapp, Karry Elson and Brandon Grech are doing in the cybersecurity classrooms, combined with what Anderson Athletics is building through the intentional integration of the Trojan Playbook, is setting them apart--creating a culture where scholar-athletes are not only prepared to compete, but to lead and succeed beyond the game."
Student Reflections
"Career Discovery Week granted me an opportunity to find my role in the executive space of the corporate world while finding my soul in the hearts of my colleagues," said Edwards. "Rashard not only poured into me professionally in encouraging my growth in communication and networking, he poured into me both personally and spiritually, reshaping my personal confidence and self-image."
"This experience helped transform my self-esteem," said Koenes, who is pursuing an internship with WWT this summer. "Career Discovery Week changed the way I think about being part of a team. Organizations like Scholar-AthELITE create huge career opportunities for college students. Coach Britt saw something in me that I didn't see in myself and helped me step into my talents confidently."
"Career Discovery Week gave me insight into how the big tech businesses of the world function, and I learned and saw a lot of things that either I didn't expect, or didn't even think about," said Stephens. "I'm thrilled that Anderson University partnered with Scholar-AthELITE to make this trip happen. It exceeded my expectations, and ultimately will serve as a milestone in both my education and career goal journey."
Stephens couldn't have been more enthusiastic about Career Discovery Week.
"Go. You will learn, you will have fun, and you'll have a safe space to step out of your comfort zone," he said.
Networking
Connecting with Cisco and World Wide Technology was a great way of gaining exposure to industry leaders, career opportunities and real-world business challenges, according to Brandon Grech of the AU Center for Cybersecurity.
"It was incredible to see these students arrive with passion and support for their future careers and their AthELITE cohoort," said Cisco Federal Marketing Manager Kelly Broadhurst. "They truly did their research and came with a strong sense of purpose."
"The experience was transformational for both employees and students, and the connections I built with the students are something I deeply value," said World Wide Technology Global HR - Talent Acquisition University Recruiter Dora Moreira. "The level of professionalism, thoughtful company research, personal pitches, insightful questions, and genuine gratitude moved me deeply."
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Original text here: https://andersonuniversity.edu/news/cybersecurity-students-explore-cisco-and-worldwide-technology-in-d-c/?_post_id=46621
