Tenikka Smith Hughes’ Post

Who is she?! 😇 I am a proud recipient of the Herzing/KACC scholarship, which has empowered me to pursue obtaining my MBA. Although this semester is currently kicking my butt, I will be graduating at the end of this summer and am excited for the doors my education might open! Who in my network is ready to take the leap into continuing their education? Details about scholarships are in the post below! #scholarship #adultlearner

Every year, each academic college at UK nominates two deserving individuals for the Lyman T. Johnson Torch awards. This year, Marilyn Clark was the outstanding alumni chosen for the Torch of Excellence award. Read more about Marilyn and her impact here https://lnkd.in/e-2Uqh5S #UKGatton #UKGattonCollege #GattonCollege #UKGattonCareer #UKGattonCollegeofBusiness #GattonBusiness #GattonCollegeOfBusinessAndEconomics

Messiah University - Education with a Christian WorldView This private Christian university in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania serves approximately 3,300 students in over 80 bachelor’s and master’s programs. From offerings in health services (like athletic training and nursing) to business programs to science and engineering, there are many choices for students who would like to pursue a rigorous academic curriculum in a Christian context. Messiah University students can get involved in over 60 clubs and organizations as well as athletic teams, research opportunities, service learning, internships, study-abroad opportunities, and an honors program.  The university has a reputation for integrating the Christian faith into all of their academic programs and activities. And their “mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” When I visited the 471-acre campus, I enjoyed seeing the Oakes Museum of Natural History - a 10,000-square-foot museum located on the first two floors of the Jordan Science Center. The museum serves as a learning environment for students in many different disciplines and provides them with opportunities for internships and volunteer activities.  It’s also open to the public on Saturdays! Another shoutout is the Messiah University dual-enrollment program in which high school students can take college courses - at a reduced tuition rate - to satisfy both high school and college credit requirements. Whether the students end up attending Messiah or another institution, they can get a head start on college coursework (on-campus or online) - exploring areas of interest and potentially shortening the number of semesters they have left to earn a degree, thereby saving money in the process. Another consideration for college funding is that all new students can expect to get some financial support from Messiah! There is a lot to consider when selecting a college and learning about the unique programs offered can be very helpful. Confident College Planning guides students and families in the process of finding colleges which best meet their personal needs and interests so that the student will be most successful. Our services include planning discussions for exploring majors, making college lists and college visits, and individualized attention for essay editing, application review and tracking, scholarship research, and funding strategies. Contact me at nancy@confidentcollegeplanning.com for a discussion on what I can do for you! https://lnkd.in/eP4fxp6t #collegesanduniversities #highereducation #collegeadmissions

Messiah University - Education with a Christian WorldView This private Christian university in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania serves approximately 3,300 students in over 80 bachelor’s and master’s programs. From offerings in health services (like athletic training and nursing) to business programs to science and engineering, there are many choices for students who would like to pursue a rigorous academic curriculum in a Christian context. Messiah students can get involved in over 60 clubs and organizations as well as athletic teams, research opportunities, service learning, internships, study-abroad opportunities, and an honors program.  The university has a reputation for integrating the Christian faith into all of their academic programs and activities. And their “mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” When I visited the 471-acre campus, I enjoyed seeing the Oakes Museum of Natural History - a 10,000-square-foot museum located on the first two floors of the Jordan Science Center. The museum serves as a learning environment for students in many different disciplines and provides them with opportunities for internships and volunteer activities.  It’s also open to the public on Saturdays! Another shoutout is the Messiah University dual-enrollment program in which high school students can take college courses - at a reduced tuition rate - to satisfy both high school and college credit requirements. Whether the students end up attending Messiah or another institution, they can get a head start on college coursework (on-campus or online) - exploring areas of interest and potentially shortening the number of semesters they have left to earn a degree, thereby saving money in the process. Another consideration for college funding is that all new students can expect to get some financial support from Messiah! There is a lot to consider when selecting a college and learning about the unique programs offered can be very helpful. Confident College Planning guides students and families in the process of finding colleges which best meet their personal needs and interests so that the student will be most successful. Our services include planning discussions for exploring majors, making college lists and college visits, and individualized attention for essay editing, application review and tracking, scholarship research, and funding strategies. Contact me at nancy@confidentcollegeplanning.com for a discussion on what I can do for you! #education https://lnkd.in/eAjh5U7H

On Tuesday, I’ll be the least credentialed person on a panel to discuss higher education and social mobility. The distinguished panelist will be Mary Dana Hinton, Ellen Neufeldt and Elizabeth Davidson Pisacreta, Ph.D. Thanks Eric Kelderman for moderating and including me. We’ll be covering topics including: College rankings and classifications. Post-graduation outcomes. Strategies to ensure success for low-income students. https://lnkd.in/e2KvHXCA

Every year, each academic college at UK nominates two deserving individuals for the Lyman T. Johnson Torch awards. This year, Marilyn Clark was the outstanding alumni chosen for the Torch of Excellence award. Read more about Marilyn and her impact here https://lnkd.in/e-2Uqh5S #UKGatton #UKGattonCollege #GattonCollege #UKGattonCareer #UKGattonCollegeofBusiness #GattonBusiness #GattonCollegeOfBusinessAndEconomics

Every year, each academic college at UK nominates two deserving individuals for the Lyman T. Johnson Torch awards. This year, Marilyn Clark was the outstanding alumni chosen for the Torch of Excellence award. Read more about Marilyn and her impact here https://lnkd.in/e-2Uqh5S #UKGatton #UKGattonCollege #GattonCollege #UKGattonCareer #UKGattonCollegeofBusiness #GattonBusiness #GattonCollegeOfBusinessAndEconomics