Get to know MBU’s exchange partner in South Korea

In this blog series, learn about each of MBU’s exchange partners. MBU undergraduate students who meet the specified criteria are encouraged to study abroad at our partner institutions. Up to one student/ academic year or two students/ semester are eligible …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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How to Handle Job Rejection Letdown

By leszekglasner

It takes a lot of time, patience, and courage to submit a job application, especially for a job you’re really excited about. But what happens when you receive a call or email from the job you thought you …

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Crafting Your Path to Success: The Power of Personal Branding

Personal branding is the intentional process of shaping and showcasing your unique identity, skills, experiences, and values to create a lasting impression on others. It’s about being deliberate in how you present yourself, both in person and online, to align with your professional aspirations.

By Thy Nguyen
Thy Nguyen Executive Director, McCree Center for Life Success
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The Skills Employers are Looking for Most

Being out and about in the community, I love to ask the employers one simple question- “What is the top skill that you are looking for when hiring?”

I almost always get the same answer… “We can train the right …

By Kristen Sill
Kristen Sill Director of Employer Relations and Workforce Development
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Get to know MBU’s exchange partner in Taiwan

In this blog series, learn about each of MBU’s exchange partners. MBU undergraduate students who meet the specified criteria are encouraged to study abroad at our partner institutions. Up to one student/ academic year or two students/ semester are eligible …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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5 Ways Student Organizations Boost Your Employability

College is more than just hitting the books; it’s a place to cultivate skills that will set you apart in the job market. If you are new on campus or returning to campus I implore you to get out into the mix and get involved. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by joining student organizations. These groups offer a wealth of benefits that can significantly enhance your appeal to potential employers.

By Christina Harris
Christina Harris Director of McCree Center for Life Success
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Civic Connections

Networking is an essential part of the college experience. Making the right connections tends to benefit you in the most unlikely scenarios. One of the advantages of going to a small university like Mary Baldwin is the ability to make …

By Akeilah George
Akeilah George Student Staff: Civic Engagement Assistant
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A College Education Has Benefits Beyond Your Paycheck!

A new report from Lumina Foundation and Gallup reveals a host of positive outcomes associated with going to college. Researchers hope they will lead to a new perception of higher ed’s “worth.”

By Fredrick D. Walker
Fredrick D. Walker Career Design Advisor
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Top 5 motivations for studying abroad at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts

Alyssa Collins, junior, and Ashleigh Morgan, sophomore, will be studying in Kyoto, Japan, as participants in the Japanese Studies Program at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts (DWCLA) this fall. Both students have studied Japanese here at MBU and are …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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Welcoming new students!

Eleven exchange students from colleges and universities in India, Northern Ireland, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan arrived on August 20. They spent a week settling in with MBU’s Global Ambassadors, students who actively support global engagement initiatives.

Together, our exchange …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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