Whether college is a new acquaintance for you or an old friend, here are nine tips to help you stay safe on campus as the new school year begins: 1. Get to Know Your Campus Start exploring! A strong knowledge of your surroundings may make you feel safer on campus. Learning the locations of campus […]
Whether college is a new acquaintance for you or an old friend, here are nine tips to help you stay safe on campus as the new school year begins: 1. Get to Know Your Campus Start exploring! A strong knowledge of your surroundings may make you feel safer on campus. Learning the locations of campus […]
Get to know our Pullman Scholar Michael Glynn,’19, an exercise physiology major at Marquette University. In his spare time, Michael likes to: Play sports (especially baseball); cheer on the Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks; spend time with family and friends; and play with his golden retriever, “Sweetness,” who is named after Walter Payton. After rocking his first […]
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We are honored to welcome the 65th Class of Pullman Scholars! These 40 exceptional students join 121 returning Pullman Scholars (full list of scholars here) and are pursuing various majors including, English, biomedical engineering, social work, accounting, and many more at 25 different colleges and universities throughout the United States. As these scholars embark on […]
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Get to know our Pullman Scholar Maribell Heredia, ’17, a neuroscience major at University of Illinois at Chicago. Why Neuroscience? Maribell is drawn to neuroscience because she finds the processes of the brain fascinating, and this major will allow her to understand how people think and why they act in certain ways. During this past spring […]
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By Patrick T. Murphy, Pullman Scholar Alumnus, ’09. “Always be dissatisfied with what you are, if you want to arrive at what you are not yet. Because whenever you are satisfied with yourself, there you have stuck… Always add some more, always keep walking, always forge ahead.” – Augustine of Hippo Ten years ago, fear […]
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On May 29th, 2014 Pullman Scholars participated in the first-ever Pullman Scholar Symposium that offered panel discussions, networking opportunities, and career development workshops designed to give them the tools needed to thrive during college and beyond. Alumni, board members, and volunteers joined the scholars for an evening of networking and to hear keynote Pullman Scholar Alumnus Steven Fair speak […]
Informational interviews are conversations with experienced professionals about their jobs, professional development, and career advice. They give you the opportunity to ask meaningful questions to individuals with the first-hand experience in the industries and companies you are interested in. Why are informational interviews important? It is helpful to learn from professionals who have gone through […]
