"Attending graduate school has always been a part of my educational and professional plan. For me, the Literacy for Special Needs program at Seattle University was the optimal choice. The Jesuit environment afforded a nurturing educational and professional experience. The comprehensive Literacy program provided an exceptional skill set. The essential collaboration among administration, faculty, and students enhanced morale and fostered success."
—Lorna Robinson, Literacy Graduate '07
"I graduated with a BA nearly 20 years ago, but after launching my Hispanic marketing firm I realized I needed a better business background in order to truly be successful. I learned that the Seattle University MBA program would allow me to enroll in diverse courses without declaring a specific emphasis. I enrolled as a part-time student, and am taking core business classes as well as coursework relating to international business, marketing, and entrepreneurship—without having to commit to just one discipline."
—Lauri Jordana, Student, MBA
"I see the MACJ program at Seattle University as an opportunity to provoke thinking and stimulate my career. Even with 15 years as a police officer, I have been learning new things and perspectives about my profession as well as other facets of criminal justice. The research I am now able to do is already positively impacting my department and the community."
—James Kim, Student, Criminal Justice
"I was impressed with a philosopher's quote briefly outlined in my welcome letter to the Psychology graduate program. It seemed to summarize what our faculty and staff aim to facilitate or co-create along with the rigorous academic education to nourish our intellectual and personal growth. Emmanuel Levinas speaks of home as being that "special place in which we establish our interiority and into which we welcome others to rest, safely recollect, and share in enjoyment." My graduate program has been that 'special place' for me and I believe that this unique environment is unattainable anywhere else."
—Min Sun Lee, Student, Psychology
"I was looking for an academic program that would complement the skills I had developed working in the nonprofit community and that would help fortify my leadership skills. Having completed the Executive Master in Nonprofit Leadership, I was impressed with the balance of academic focus and peer-to-peer learning, as well as the pragmatic nature of the instructors who model best practices. Now as an alum, I am happy to serve on the Visiting Committee and remain involved with the program."
—Ray Li, MNPL Graduate '01
"Looking at my career and personal growth, I attribute most of my success to the experiences and exposure I had while in the MBA program. The depth of the teaching, the sincerity of the professors, the networking with classmates, and the opportunity for extra curricular activities at Seattle University helped me achieve a success story. I joined Sterling Savings Bank as an Assistant Vice President for their corporate office."
—Sofanit Mulugeta, MBA Graduate '06
"The Educational Leadership program provided a strong foundation in the various theories, applied skills, ethics, and leadership challenges from local to global levels. I explored trust in distance learning for my dissertation. Faculty and staff—all high achievers—worked hard to co-create research, conference presentations, apprenticeship and career prospects for us. I will pursue opportunities in higher education both stateside and abroad while continuing additional academic research and publication."
—Shalin Hal-Jew, Ed.D. Graduate '05
"My classmates come to the program from many different backgrounds. Our diverse life experiences and personalities enrich our skills and broaden our perspective. My education at Seattle University has taught me a thoughtful approach to healthcare that matures with depth and understanding in my clinical practice. As a psychiatric ARNP, I hope to work with women challenged by substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders."
—Arica Keyser, APNI Student
"I earned a B.S. in Computer Science many years ago. Since then I have gained considerable software engineering experience on the job. It doesn't compare to the complete coverage I had in the Master of Software Engineering program. The program not only enhanced skills I already had, I developed new areas, such as user interface design and project management. I enjoyed the capstone project because it puts all your new skills into play."
—Ken Meerdink, MSE Graduate '06
"I chose Seattle University for my MDiv program because of the University's focus, 'faith that does justice'. While preparing to be a minister within a greater church body that becomes more globally interconnected every day, it was important to me to learn in a graduate environment that was actively addressing real world issues and questions. The uniquely ecumenical focus of STM creates an environment for establishing relationships and understanding across denominations, something unattainable anywhere else."
—Leah McCann, Student, Master of Divinity
"The JD/MBA program provides the business acumen, analytical skills, and ethical framework to excel in business or the legal community. Building upon the strengths of each, the joint degree program gave me the ability to approach problems or situations from differing perspectives and with a wider variety of skills. Now, I am better prepared to meet the challenges of my clients or employer."
—Thomas McDade, JD/MBA Graduate '06
