Dr. Michael D. Anthony

Obama urges…but is that enough?

Obama urges college students to graduate in back-to-school speech – CNN Political Ticker – CNN.com Blogs. So I follow educational stories closely, and will continue to do so. I’m also interested in how our leaders and policy-makers make sense of the state of higher education today. As I blogged about a few weeks ago, itContinue reading “Obama urges…but is that enough?”

Time Management vs. Managing Multiple Priorities

I just got back from the nation’s capital where I spent about 4 days with over 600 SGA leaders from around the WORLD! Literally, I have some new friends from Cairo, Egypt, Illinois, the Virgin Islands, Pennsylvania, Texas, Qatar, and our neighbors up north in Canada. I have been a speaker for the Association ofContinue reading “Time Management vs. Managing Multiple Priorities”

Turbulence

I am writing this post from 30,000 feet in the air (ain’t technology grand!). In 2009 I had one of the most horrific flying experiences in my life. I can say without hyperbole that I thought I was going to die. Keep in mind that I have been flying since I was a little boyContinue reading “Turbulence”

Stressed Much?

Carol J. Scott, M.D.: Back to School Stressors — Invisible Indicators in the Lives of College Students. Hey folks, take care of yourself, and take care of each other. I can vouch that being a good, active, and involved student can cause a tremendous amount of stress – but nothing is worth your health andContinue reading “Stressed Much?”

Dark Thoughts

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.” ~Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Where there is light, darkness flees; so if last week I talked about good thoughts, this week its about the evil siblings of those thoughts. Over the last week I had a few dangerously dark thoughts as it relatesContinue reading “Dark Thoughts”

6 Steps to Beating the Shortage of Financial Aid – US News and World Report

6 Steps to Beating the Shortage of Financial Aid – US News and World Report. Good information from US News & World Report. I’m really interested in helping students find diverse ways to fund their education as states continually cut funding. Also thinking through the college process for traditional age studentsContinue reading “6 Steps to Beating the Shortage of Financial Aid – US News and World Report”

Higher Education Cost Lowering; Still Higher Than Inflation |

Higher Education Cost Lowering; Still Higher Than Inflation |. I stood hand-in-hand with my fellow students from NC State back in late 1990’s making this same case. To see the problem persists begs a serious question. What do you think about this?

International Day of Peace

The United Nations declared today as an International Day of Peace. September 21st, only 10 days after 9-11, we all can reflect on our role in creating peace in our own circles of influence. As I attend the launch of a new Peace, Justice and Conflict Transformation program at my institution I’m inspired by theContinue reading “International Day of Peace”

Students protest new study on diversity efforts – WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports

Students protest new study on diversity efforts – WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports. What I appreciate most about this story are the beautiful faces from all backgrounds standing together. Despite your beliefs about affirmative action, we can all value the love these students have shown each other!

Good Thoughts

If simple words can start and end wars, then thoughts can be so much more powerful. As students, thoughts can be the difference between you making it, or completely failing. In fact, the right thoughts are central to your success. Think about it (forgive the pun); you don’t need physical prowess to do this schoolContinue reading “Good Thoughts”