Fishing
A pastor’s fishing proverb and my family’s “bootstraps” lesson frame a tougher truth: grit is not enough without access. From international and first-gen students to campus policy, I argue that equity in higher education means building poles, opening ponds, and removing the barriers we keep praising people for scaling.
Invest In Staff: a key to university internationalization
Twelve Ole Miss advisors traveled to Florence for Global Compass with SAI. Immersion at FUA, reflective practice, and shared experiences strengthened advising, empathy, and energy back on campus. Investing in staff multiplies impact through students, Lunch and Learns, and new faculty-led programs across disciplines.
Keynote Address: g2 - GlobalEd Gathering
From the g2 GlobalEd Gathering in Delhi, I spoke to counselors, IECs, and university partners about why internationalization starts with us. A student named Eddie showed me how courage changes a life. We can meet students with empathy, build trust, and use AI wisely so the work serves people.
International Communication Day Remarks
From International Education Week 2023, these remarks explain why study abroad builds intercultural competence and what I call critical skills. Data on employment and graduation, a nod to Fulbright, and a simple challenge to choose empathy, ask why, and keep learning.