MIU Achievements
Daniel Sharma–Sustainable Investing
MUM student Daniel Sharma began investing in financial instruments in high school. Inspired by his grandfather, who was a businessman, he opened a trading account so that he could buy shares of his favorite companies. While earning his bachelor’s degree...
Stewart Dickson–Bridging the Science of Computing and the Science of Consciousness
Stewart Dickson’s unique computer-generated images of mathematical formulas have appeared on the cover of numerous scientific books since the 1980s. He was also a pioneer in creating digital sculptures of these mathematical formulas with a technology that later...
Megann Kammerman—Fiction Writer and Aikido Student
When MUM student Megann Kammerman saw a video of Jim Carrey’s MUM commencement speech, she immediately became intrigued by the university’s non-conventional approach to education. But she waited until her younger sister graduated from high school and, in August 2015,...
Shuhui Xing—Researching Ethnic Tourism in China
MUM student Shuhui (Vinenna) Xing was born and raised in Sanya, on Hainan Island, China, which is a popular tourist destination with a tropical climate. Not far from her home town is Bing Lang Gu, an ethnic minority tourism destination, where local residents...
Dr. Thimmaiah Teaches Agriculture Workshop to Bhutan Refugees
During a recent workshop on regenerative organic agriculture, MUM faculty Dr. A. Thimmaiah helped a group of Bhutanese refugees learn to grow their native food while also learning to heal themselves and the planet. The workshop was the first of five meetings with Dr....
Faculty Attend Assessment Academy to Improve Student Learning
Faculty Attend Assessment Academy to Improve Student Learning A team of eight faculty members attended a three-day Assessment Academy workshop in Chicago at the end of October, joining teams from about 20 other colleges and universities. The Assessment...
Abha Bhandair—Striving for Leadership
In 2015 MUM alumna Abha Bhandair took the position of director of equity administration and benefits accounting at Brown & Brown Insurance in Daytona Beach, Florida, and she immediately decided to make changes. She streamlined and automated certain processes that...
Dylene Cymraes—From Accomplished Writer to Writing Student
She has published four novels, co-authored several non-fiction books, and written or edited over 50 screenplays; now she is studying creative and professional writing at MUM. Why? Although Dylene Cymraes has been a professional writer for over 20 years, she never had...
Yodit Denekew—MBA Alumna Crowned Miss Ethiopia USA
MUM graduate Yodit Denekew was recently crowned Miss Ethiopia at the 2017 Miss Ethiopia USA Pageant. The mission of Miss Ethiopia USA is to recognize women who are involved in promoting the Ethiopian culture and supporting humanitarian causes. Yodit was born and...
MUM Quest: A Fantasy Adventure
Magic, dance, and art were at the heart of the two-hour adventure that involved over 80 students last month as part of MUM Quest, a series of events this academic year based on teamwork, fun, and fantasy, all with the purpose of engaging students and fostering...
David Navarrete—Researching the Convergence of Architecture and Neurobiology
MIU alumnus David Navarrete is director of research initiatives and content development at Fairfield’s Sky Factory. He recently co-authored a white paper about how the company’s architectural illusions of sky and nature, installed in ceilings and windows,...
Haley Spitzfaden—Building Community at MUM
Haley Spitzfaden grew up in New Hampshire, and in high school she was the editor of the school newspaper, worked on every theatre production, sang in five choirs, played soccer, worked multiple jobs, and took advanced placement classes at the same time. She...
