Veterans & Military
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From motherhood to fire management: how support and flexibility in academia opened doors for MNR graduate Alicia Arrington-Thomas , articleA first-generation student, MNR alum Alicia L. Arrington-Thomas shares her journey through managing fires, engaging policy makers on Capitol Hill, and finding a graduate program that fit her needs.
Date: Aug 15, 2023 -
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MNR student and Federal Wildlife Officer Adrian Hunter on enforcing wildlife protection with empathy , articleAs a Federal Wildlife Officer, MNR (Online) student Adrian Hunter is a voice for wildlife. In this interview, Adrian shares how he monitors a large patrol zone and engages all stakeholders while enforcing wildlife laws.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 -
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XMNR alum and military veteran Patrick Schuler reflects on the importance of leadership training , articlePatrick Schuler, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, talks about his initial apprehension about the utility of the leadership classes in the program. A former military officer and seasoned civil servant with ample leadership experience, he shares how his perspective shifted to a broader sense of what leadership truly means, how much he still needs to learn, and the importance of doing so.
Date: Apr 12, 2022 -
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XMNR alum Sally Parker charts new career course for most impact in her community , articleSally Parker, a 2014 Executive MNR graduate, is no stranger to changing jobs as a sustainability professional, and she isn’t shy to admit that when she feels like she is no longer able to make an impact in her position, it is time to move on.
Date: Nov 23, 2021 -
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OMNR student Adrian Hunter helps U.S. Forest Service operate more sustainably , articleEven though pandemic staff shortages and wildfire emergencies have forced Adrian Hunter to dial back his coursework, the Online MNR student continues to apply what he’s learning in his courses to his work in the U.S. Forest Service, helping the organization to operate more smoothly and sustainably
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
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Daniel Dydek forges a new career path, combining diverse professional skills, personal interests, and a passion for sustainability , articleOnline MNR alum Daniel Dydek was looking for a way to put a diverse set of skills and professional experiences—spanning creative writing, bicycle mechanics, oil and gas, and military service—to use in conservation and sustainability. He talked to us about the importance of recognizing opportunities and being comfortable with complexity.
Date: Aug 03, 2021 -
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Experience necessary: U.S. Marine Corps vet, XMNR alum lands environmental dream job , articleUSMC veteran and XMNR alum Spencer Stater shares his story about how a pursuit of a meaningful career in the environment field and frustration with lack of necessary experience led him to Virginia Tech's Executive Master of Natural Resources in Global Sustainability, a year-long interdisciplinary program designed for working professionals that gave him the credentials and confidence he needed to land a dream job in his post-military career.
Date: Apr 10, 2020