Author: Michael Shaw

Alex Freeman

A Career in Crisis Management

This story was updated on May 27, 2025. Crisis is at the heart of Alex Freeman’s career—anticipating, managing and overcoming a crisis, to be exact. And he readily admits, “It’s a unique profession.” As...

Rising in Two Languages

¿Hablas español? That’s good news! Not just because you can converse with over 580 million Spanish speakers worldwide, but also because fluency in a second language can add real value to virtually any degree....

The Journey of One Migrating Phoenix

Have you ever needed to change your surroundings to achieve your academic dreams? You’re not alone. In fact, in the Fall of 2024, about 13% of all undergraduates in the U.S. (that’s about 1.5...

Leading for the Greater Good

What makes for a great leader? Stepping up in a time of need is how Said Hassan (pronounced Sey-Eed) began his quest to become a great leader and build leadership qualities. The co-founder and...

Nursing Their Calling

Florence Nightingale said, “Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter’s or sculptor’s work.” Nursing demands dedication,...

Navigating the Course of Supply Chains

Two centuries ago, intrepid sailors transported barrels of pork, whiskey, fish and flour on the slow, uncertain journey to military outposts along the Great Lakes. Soon, drones will be dropping purchases at the feet...