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Thursday, July 30, 2026

MITS Students Turn Technical Expertise into Real-World Impact

As rapid technological advancement redefines every major industry, the challenge shifts to bridging deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate how to develop and use these innovations strategically. Students in ��Ƶ's multidisciplinary Master of Information Technology Strategy (MITS) program address this gap by partnering with companies, nonprofits, or educational organizations on a project that translates organizational needs into realized capability.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Finding Success without Getting Overwhelmed

When Caroline Fixter arrived on ��Ƶ’s campus two years ago, she felt the expected mix of nerves and anticipation. Yet along with the excitement came a quiet pressure to make the most of every opportunity and somehow get everything “right” from the beginning. Looking back, she has realized there isn’t one perfect way to start college. In this article, she shares the lessons she wishes she had known from the start.