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Graduate school

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Graduate School Guide

Personal statements

Write a personal statement that proves your fit for a specific graduate program.

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Informational interviews

Initiate a conversation to learn about a professional area of interest and expand your network.

Informational Interview Guide

Northwestern Network

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Raiders Stand Out

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Alumni profiles
As director of public affairs for the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Chrislyn Skippings is the department’s face during high-profile criminal cases.

Paving the Way

As director of public affairs for the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Chrislyn Skippings is the department’s face during high-profile criminal cases.

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Hannah Van Meeteren studied more than 500 hours for her four CPA exams. Her hard work paid off, as she recorded one of the nation’s 40 best scores out of more than 86,000 candidates in 2023.

Mindset Beyond the Immediate

Hannah Van Meeteren studied more than 500 hours for her four CPA exams. Her hard work paid off, as she recorded one of the nation’s 40 best scores out of more than 86,000 candidates in 2023.

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A former college resident director, Scott Schnyders seeks to bring a sense of belonging to the employees and guests of Refuge of Hope Ministries, where he is CEO.

Overcoming the Insurmountable

A former college resident director, Scott Schnyders seeks to bring a sense of belonging to the employees and guests of Refuge of Hope Ministries, where he is CEO.

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Jessica Chipman is a teacher, playwright, actor and director who leads acting workshops through her newly established Wild Gem Theatre Company. Chipman received a 2023–24 National Federation of High Schools Outstanding Theatre Educator Award.

A Stage of Joy

Jessica Chipman is a teacher, playwright, actor and director who leads acting workshops through her newly established Wild Gem Theatre Company. Chipman received a 2023–24 National Federation of High Schools Outstanding Theatre Educator Award.

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Grant Hegstad was Iowa’s sole recipient of a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for 2023–24. He serves as MOC-Floyd Valley High School’s assistant principal, career experiences coordinator and head football coach.

Principled Leadership

Grant Hegstad was Iowa’s sole recipient of a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for 2023–24. He serves as MOC-Floyd Valley High School’s assistant principal, career experiences coordinator and head football coach.

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Kevin Fischer followed God's leading into the pastorate at Miami Vineyard Community Church, where he has served for 30 years.

Miami Voice

Kevin Fischer followed God's leading into the pastorate at Miami Vineyard Community Church, where he has served for 30 years.

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When the speaker at an international education conference failed to show, Sam Callahan volunteered to fill in with material he had been preparing for a future presentation.

Impromptu Presenter

When the speaker at an international education conference failed to show, Sam Callahan volunteered to fill in with material he had been preparing for a future presentation.

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Dr. King Hickman and his colleagues at GPS Dairy Consulting were named 2024 Industry People of the Year at the World Dairy Expo for their efforts to keep cattle healthy through advanced nutrition and herd management.

Honored Dairy Consultant

Dr. King Hickman and his colleagues at GPS Dairy Consulting were named 2024 Industry People of the Year at the World Dairy Expo for their efforts to keep cattle healthy through advanced nutrition and herd management.

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Megan Leinart's efforts to increase parking sustainability have received recognition from the International Parking & Mobility Institute.

Long-Term Parking

Megan Leinart's efforts to increase parking sustainability have received recognition from the International Parking & Mobility Institute.

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Now the managing director of Film Bridge International, Jordan Dykstra travels the world selling film rights to customers like Lionsgate and Netflix.

Show Business

Now the managing director of Film Bridge International, Jordan Dykstra travels the world selling film rights to customers like Lionsgate and Netflix.

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Megan Coe has been raising funds for an Ecuadorian orphanage, For His Children, for seven years.

A Dream Fulfilled

Megan Coe has been raising funds for an Ecuadorian orphanage, For His Children, for seven years.

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After 25 years with Disney, Caroline Musgrove is a director of technology working on projects like the new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge parks.

A Magical Career

After 25 years with Disney, Caroline Musgrove is a director of technology working on projects like the new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge parks.

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Jason Groendyke, the 2024 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year, was also recently named among 37 National Distinguished Principals by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Work Hard + Play Hard = Learning

Jason Groendyke, the 2024 Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year, was also recently named among 37 National Distinguished Principals by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

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As director of the Sarpy Care Center, James Teutschmann oversees the distribution of food and diapers to South Omaha residents in need.

Caring Connections

As director of the Sarpy Care Center, James Teutschmann oversees the distribution of food and diapers to South Omaha residents in need.

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Sierra Rosetta Tumbleson ’23 was among six people featured as American Theatre magazine’s Rising Leaders of Color for 2024.

Rising Leader

Sierra Rosetta Tumbleson ’23 was among six people featured as American Theatre magazine’s Rising Leaders of Color for 2024.

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After Robin Hunt and her husband, Jerry, provided foster care for 41 kids, she wrote a book with tips for foster families.

Making a Home in Alaska

After Robin Hunt and her husband, Jerry, provided foster care for 41 kids, she wrote a book with tips for foster families.

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