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Ready for career change or advancement? Find inspiration from XMNR students and alumni , articleXMNR alumni are on the move! 25% of them have made a significant career transition since the start of 2022. Making a career change can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. Fortunately, Virginia Tech’s Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program specializes in helping students make successful career changes and advancements.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 - -
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Classroom connections to real world experience: XMNR projects lead to career advancement and change , articleGraduate students often wonder how they can gain real-world experience outside of the classroom. XMNR Program Director Dr. David Robertson shares how this graduate program connects students with sustainability professionals and organizations through various projects and internships that provide students with practical experience that can lead to career advancement and change.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 - -
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Communications should be a fundamental piece of your sustainability career , articleMNR student-turned-teacher, Lindsay Key, shares her extensive Hokie experience with us and highlights the importance of science communications in the environmental space.
Date: Jul 04, 2023 - -
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Want to make a difference? Show courage and find meaning , articleKathy Miller Perkins, psychologist, leadership thought leader, author, and MNR faculty member, shares insights on the role of courage in leadership and life.
Date: May 16, 2023 - -
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Pursuing a passion through new experiences, with MNR graduate Aly Martin , articlePivoting from one career to another is easier with an extensive and supportive network. MNR graduate Aly Martin shares how she leapt from criminology to sustainability.
Date: Mar 14, 2023 - -
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MNR alum Ryan Hathaway works to ensure justice is at the center of environmental decision-making , articleWe are in a period of reckoning for the environmental injustices disproportionately felt by marginalized communities. But this reckoning requires slow, thoughtful engagement to ensure the solutions are equitable and responsible. When it comes to the U.S. federal government, MNR alum Ryan Hathaway is leading the way.
Date: Feb 21, 2023 - -
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Alums share insights and tips for sustainability careers in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors , articleWe are thankful for our incredible alums who make a difference in the world every single day. Ten of them shared their time and advice last month in the “Exploring Sustainability Careers” webinar series, co-hosted by our Career Coaches.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 - -
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Finding your place in the field through personalized career advising , articleNo matter where you are in your career journey, advising can help you dive deeper into who you want to become in your life and in your career identity. It’s not just a resume review, it’s about discovering your worth and place in the world.
Date: Sep 06, 2022 - -
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The power of individualized student development with XMNR career coach Susan Apollonio , articleStarting a graduate program without a hard science background can be intimidating, but students are offered individual guidance to understand their potential for growth and focus with Executive Master of Natural Resources alum and leadership coach, Susan Apollonio.
Date: Aug 09, 2022 - -
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MNR alum Richard Gustafson advances sustainability in Appalachia’s farming community , articleAs the effects of climate change increase across the globe, localized conservation and sustainability approaches are more important than ever. Recent Master of Natural Resources graduate Richard Gustafson shares his experience working with landowners and farmers in Appalachia to prioritize their resource needs and the needs of the community while preserving the land for decades to come.
Date: Jun 07, 2022 -
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