Category: highered
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How to Choose the Right Graduate Program
This week marks four years since I finished my doctorate from Texas Tech University. It’s put me in a pretty reflective space about the impact of my degree. I believe that the work that I put in selecting the school to attend has been a huge part of my success. Selecting the right school for…
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Small Language Changes to Help Students Succeed
My dad was a first-generation high school graduate and first-generation college graduate. It fundamentally shaped his career. He was always rooting for the underdog student (who maybe didn’t have the best hand in life) to work through the challenges and find success. I know he saw a bit of himself in those students and in…
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Essential Reads: Books You Can’t Miss This Year
One of my favorite posts each year is putting together a list of books to read in the upcoming year. After finishing my doctorate (and being told what to read for four years), I was burned out on reading for some time. However, I teach that our industry is always changing, so it is important…
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Top Posts of 2025
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe it’s another year of andcarrieon.com. As I was reflecting, I’m approaching four years of sharing insights on this blog. While I have several exciting things in the works for 2026, I wanted to pause and share a brief recap of the top content during 2025. In all, there…
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The Importance of Rest for Leaders
Full disclosure, I’m writing this post from an airport heading to a much-needed vacation somewhere warm and tropical. For me, this trip isn’t so much about travel as it is about the need to rest. I realize that I’m drained and need time to recharge and relax. This is key for me being a strong…
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