Alumnus

I have always known that there is something about George Washington University that makes it stand above other institutions. After all, it is ranked among the top universities in the world for a reason. Since GW caught my attention, I decided to do some research about this captivating university. The more I learn about George Washington, the more fascinated I become with it. Of course, my main interest is the programs that the School of Business has to offer. I have diverse goals and ambitions;…

The reliance on state government funding is a concern for OCLRE, who fears funding may be drastically cut. The organization has an active alumnus with continued volunteer and sponsor support. OCLRE’s publics are teachers and educators, students grades 4-12, funding sponsors and potential donors, and legal community professionals. Only five full-time employees work in OCLRE’s office…

“Our enemies have made the mistake that America’s enemies always make. They saw liberty and thought they saw weakness. And now, they see defeat.” George W. Bush stated this about the cowardly September 11th attacks. During that fateful day I was glued to my poorly constructed high school chair, gazing in disbelief what was unfolding on Mr. Cox’s History class television. Many of the seniors of the class of 2002 knew that regardless what life decisions lay ahead of them, this was going to upstage…

The old saying that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree” definitely applies to me. My father is an alumnus of Penn State and is the most successful and capable person I know. For a while, I knew I wanted to go to Penn State. It is not only a dream school of mine, but it’s the best college fit for me. A little fact about my background: both of my parents are from Egypt, and most of my family still lives there. For all you know, I might be a descendant of a Pharaoh! Just kidding. Also, I…

African-Americans. Meharry has a reputation for teaching its students about the rigors of medicine while instilling priceless qualities required for a career in medicine such as integrity, dependability, and competence. Dr. Joshua O. Williams, a Meharry alumnus, was the first person to introduce me to Meharry Medical College. Dr. Williams expounded in great detail the important role that his education at Meharry played in allowing him to excel as a urologist. Meharry’s reputation for excellence…

Born in Brooklyn,NY on April 3, 1961, Eddie Murphy began doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and then later joined the cast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. At age 21, Murphy co-starred with Nick Nolte in 48 Hours and went on to further box-office success with Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop. He continues to star in many movies, including comedies, dramas and family films. He spent his early life in the projects with his father, Charles Murphy, a New York City Police officer and amateur…

and in 1953 the College was named in honor of Bernard M. Baruch, benefactor, statesman, financier, and alumnus of the Free Academy. In 1968 Baruch College was established as an independent senior college of the City University of New York. US News & World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review, among others, rank Baruch College among the top colleges in the United States. Today, Baruch College enrolls more than 18,000 students representing over 168 countries; its student body continues to be…

Due to lower paying jobs and difficulty in finding a job in this economy situation, many academy or university students are under pressure to pay back student loan deb. With more than $20,000 in student loan debt, it can take an entire lifetime to pay back student loan and also many have credit card debt if you just pay in the minimum payment. There are some usual resolutions for that entire college student is to live below your represents, work overtime, work multiple jobs or live at home with…

Instructions: St. Aquinas University, a private Christian-based institution, has implemented a new policy that required all employees to denounce homosexuality, alcohol use and premarital sex via a signed statement of faith. The story below deals with the policy and localizes it to St. Thomas College, a neighbouring private college also founded on Christian principles. Edit the story for Associated Press style, grammar and clarity. If the editor requires additional information or questions the…

want a bridge to collapse, fine. But if you want something completely different, you need some open-mindedness.” An alumnus’ cross-disciplinary decisions Zachery Wells, ArtSci ’14, is among the students who adopted Vertegaal’s mentality, but he’s still wary of mandatory requirements. “I have never been an advocate for mandatory cross-disciplinary course requirements,” alumnus Wells he told The Journal via Facebook Messenger. It’s important that students are given freedom of choice,…