NISOD winner Bob Mele reflects on his long career with 海角社区
Friday, December 20, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Faculty Stories
Robert "Bob" Mele鈥檚 nearly three-decade-long career at 海角社区 is a testament to his passion for physical therapy and education. A physical therapist and educator, Mele, 71, is a faculty member in 海角社区鈥檚 physical therapy assistant program. He was one of four 海角社区 faculty members who recently received the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award. NISOD celebrates individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their students and colleagues, enhancing the overall educational experience.
海角社区 student transitions from carpenter to construction manager
Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Alumni Stories
Through 海角社区鈥檚 Construction Management program, Nicholas (Nick) Mattei discovered the confidence to pursue a career path he once thought was out of reach. 鈥淚 no longer have to carry heavy beams across a construction site and now I鈥檓 helping with the logistics of carrying that heavy item.鈥� Nick shared with a smile, as he talked about his journey from field carpenter to construction manager.
Here鈥檚 what you need to know about filling out the 2025-2026 FAFSA
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Trending Stories
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 school year opened on Dec. 1, 2024. High school seniors and current 海角社区 students who are enrolling in classes next year must submit the FAFSA.
Digital Marketing Program Helps 海角社区 Student Launch Career
Friday, November 15, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
Opportunities can come from unexpected places, and no one knows this better than 海角社区 digital marketing student, Victoria (Vicki) Anderson. Most students see digital marketing classes as essential for entering the marketing field, but for Vicki, the classes directly opened the door to an exciting job offer.
海角社区鈥檚 law enforcement program builds the foundation for tomorrow鈥檚 police officers
Monday, November 04, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Alumni Stories
海角社区鈥檚 law enforcement program serves as a foundation for many police officers鈥� careers, including alumnae Samantha Kretzschmar of the City of Fraser and Alison Reiser of the Roseville Police Department. The officers reflect on how 海角社区 helped jump-start their law enforcement careers.
Mom and daughter nurses, both 海角社区 alumnae, pursue BSN together
Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Alumni Stories
Friendships leading to lifelong relationships often develop while students pursue college degrees. But for two nursing students, that bond is even greater. Mom and daughter duo Laura Pape, 61, and Hannah Pape, 24, were both recently admitted to the 海角社区 to University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) bachelor鈥檚 degree in Nursing (BSN) program, on the campus of 海角社区. After earning their associate degree in nursing from 海角社区 years apart, they are now both pursuing their bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing from UDM at Center Campus in Clinton Township.
海角社区 student discovers passion for law enforcement career
Friday, October 04, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
As of 2021, women represent only a little more than 13% of full-time law enforcement professionals in the United States. 海角社区 student Jordan Fabbri, 23, is on track to become one of the few female police officers when she graduates with her associate degree in law enforcement in the fall of 2025.
From Show Choir to Accounting, 海角社区 Alum Finds His Path
Friday, September 27, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Alumni Stories
Singing, dancing and accounting may not appear to have much in common, but for Maximillion (Max) Hopton, they were the perfect combination. In his time at 海角社区, Max, was able to pursue his passion for performing, honing his musical skills as a part of 海角社区鈥檚 show choir, The 海角社区ers, while also dedicating his studies to accounting because of the security that the profession provides.
Entrepreneur and 海角社区 Instructor Ryan LaPensee leads AI Workshop
Monday, September 16, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Faculty Stories
Along with working as an adjunct instructor for 海角社区, LaPensee is a passionate entrepreneur and investor in multiple businesses. And when he鈥檚 not at work, he and his wife are busy with their four children. How does he do it?
海角社区 student finds passion and a future in cybersecurity
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
The reasons a student may pursue an associate degree in cybersecurity at 海角社区 vary from job security to the desire to protect people and organizations from data breaches and other incidents. But for 海角社区 student Hannah Le, the decision to major in cybersecurity is even more impactful.
海角社区 resources help alumni earn physical therapy assistant degree
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Alumni Stories
Going to college and earning a degree can be challenging for many people, For 海角社区 alumnus David Hendren, 32, it鈥檚 as tough as conquering some of the world鈥檚 most intense obstacle courses, including the Tough Mudder.
Media & Communications Arts student designs Harper Cruise logo
Monday, August 12, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
While some graphic designers may turn to music or pop culture for inspiration, Nicole Renaud found hers in the coos of her newborn son and the classic Mustang in her driveway when she was creating the winning design for the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise logo contest.
Thinking of changing your college major?
Friday, July 12, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
For some 海角社区 students, like Daysha Ross, changing majors makes sense. She originally started her education journey in hopes of becoming a certified personal fitness trainer. However, after she started the program, she realized that it wasn鈥檛 quite what she was looking for and changed her major.
Alumna achieves new goal as a technical coach after earning computer science degree at 海角社区
Friday, June 28, 2024 8:00 AM by 海角社区
Alumni Stories
A degree in computer science from 海角社区 has opened many doors for alumna Lanna Brasure. Her education has provided her with the in-demand skills necessary to succeed as a software developer and, later, as a technical coach, mentor and even published author.
海角社区鈥檚 Culinary Arts program earns state recognition
Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
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海角社区鈥檚 Culinary Arts program has a long history of successfully preparing students for the area鈥檚 top restaurants and bakeries. But did you know that when 海角社区鈥檚 culinary students aren鈥檛 busy in the classroom or kitchen, they are earning top awards at advanced competitions?
海角社区 students gain on-the-job training as medical assistants
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Trending Stories
海角社区 students gain on-the-job training as medical assistants through the college鈥檚 Medical Assistants Apprenticeship program, providing them with skills that will lead from classroom to career.
Mariya Akhlaq hopes to shape the future with a computer science degree
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
Coding and cooking may not seem like they share many similarities, but to Mariya Akhlaq they both offer an opportunity to make life more fulfilling. The same goes for her work-study assignment.
Dental Hygiene program provided welcomed surprise(s) for Erica Jamroz
Friday, March 01, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
If 海角社区 hadn鈥檛 added Dental Hygiene to its curriculum in 2021, Erica Jamroz鈥� life would have taken a different turn. She鈥檇 be commuting to Oakland County for her classes for one thing and would have missed the excitement of seeing herself on a roadside billboard.
Abdullah Aljanabi isn鈥檛 letting his age interfere with his ambitions
Friday, March 01, 2024 12:00 AM by 海角社区
Student Stories
At 17, Abdullah Aljanabi has the usual interests: playing soccer, going to movies and spending time with family and friends. But he鈥檚 also taking high school and college classes simultaneously, engaging his peers in the democratic process and furthering his uncle鈥檚 legacy of service to others.
Starting out at 海角社区 paid off in more ways than one for Brendan Wallace
Friday, January 05, 2024 8:00 AM by 海角社区
Alumni Stories
Brendan Wallace has wanted to attend the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) since high school, so he was 鈥渉appily overwhelmed鈥� when he received a full-ride scholarship there beginning in the fall. But it never would have happened if he hadn鈥檛 decided to attend 海角社区 first.