Key Takeaways Professional education can support career pivots and advancement by building targeted, applied skills. Balancing work, school, and personal responsibilities requires intentional time management and resilience. Student experiences highlight the value of…
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Mining for Change
Mining may run in the family of University College student Tania Galarce, but to become a mining engineer is a rare occurrence for women in Chile. Mining in Andean countries has been slow to incorporate more women into the field, with less than 15% of women workers in…
Anna V. Pauscher: Using Passion for Igniting Community Arts
Anna V. Pauscher’s passion for the arts was ignited at a young age through music, and her interests later drew her to the DIY culture. This passion and curiosity would lead her to a city with an established art community and department. Now Anna is using her knowledge…
When Dreams Become Reality
Key Takeaways Education can play a key role in helping individuals achieve long-term personal and professional goals Persistence and commitment are essential factors in turning aspirations into tangible outcomes Student stories highlight the broader impact of…
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Kacie Hopkins has known she wanted to make a difference on a global scale since college. Hopkins learned about the horrors of human trafficking as an undergraduate student living outside of Chicago. “When I first started my global studies program at North Central…
University College Alumnus’ Play “Northside†Premieres this June
Award-winning writer, performer, culture worker, and University College alumnus Bobby LeFebre’s play “Northside†will premier this June at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts. “Northside†tackles the current socioeconomic and culture conflict of Denver’s quickly…






