The Lawyer Who Codes: Why Kirk Sigmon chose Dartmouth Engineering
Kirk Sigmon isn’t your typical lawyer. As a partner and intellectual property attorney specializing in AI law, he constantly seeks […]
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From Educator to Online Learner: Chuck’s Learning Journey with the Pitt MDS
For more than two decades, Charles “Chuck” Allias built his career in emergency medical services (EMS). As an educator and
Why Moe Obeidat Chose Pitt’s Online Master of Data Science
Moe Obeidat knows data. Based in the Chicago area, he works as a data analyst at a Fortune 500 company,
Gies College of Business Wins the Coursera Trailblazer Award for Online Education: Voices of Learners at Gies
Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois has been honored with the Trailblazer Award at the September 2025
36 Years of Experience, and Still Learning with Illinois Tech’s Online M.B.A.
After 36 years in the workforce, Belgium-based Laurence De Raet had already built a dynamic double career, as an employee
The ‘Unicorn’ MBA: How Chelsea Doman Found Her Perfect Fit at the Gies College of Business
As a single mom of four, Chelsea Doman knew that going back to school would take more than ambition; it
From Coursework to Career Impact: How Tom Fail Turns Gies iMBA Coursework into Real World Results
Tom Fail’s journey through higher education is deeply personal and rooted in a clear sense of purpose. With two degrees
Abijah Mashava: From IT Passion to Cloud Computing at Illinois Tech and a Global Mission
Abijah Mashava’s journey began in Highfield, a small town in Harare, Zimbabwe, and has carried him across continents, into boardrooms,
From Istanbul to New York: Nejla Gul-Saglam’s Inspiring Path to Education and Empowerment
When Turkish native Nejla Gul-Saglam began her journey in Computer Programming at Sakarya University, in Turkey, back in 2007, she
From Chemistry to Strategy: How Ishpinder Kailey Used the iMBA to Expand Her Impact in STEM
When Australia-based learner Ishpinder Kailey reflects on her journey—from teaching physical chemistry in India, to leading global R&D teams in