Author: Cynthia Ransley

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Student Reflection: Making the Most of Fall Semester

Fall semester 2020 was different than any other. Our faculty and staff worked tirelessly to ensure that even though our incoming students began their MSP journey 100% online, the heart of the experience would remain intact. Below we asked one student to reflect on her experience this semester. I think,

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PsyD Student Spotlight

Tristan Stuberg Hometown: San Marcos, CA Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: The Messenger by Lois Lowry Favorite Quote: “We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” Kenji Miyazawa What would people be surprised to know about you?  I play the didjeridoo. Name a cause you are

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MA with ABA Student Spotlight

Aleah M’Poko Hometown: Pretoria, South Africa Program: MA with ABA Certificate Book I would recommend: Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Favorite Quote: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 What would people be surprised to know about you?  People might be

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MA Student Spotlight

Kristen Gough Hometown: Whitmore Lake, MI Program: MA Book I would recommend: Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Favorite Quote: “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”  Albert Einstein What would people be surprised to know about you?  I

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MSP Annual Research Report 2019/20

Research is an essential part of the academic experience at MSP. Students are encouraged to join one of many faculty/student research teams; research is also a core aspect of our academic curriculum. Below, Mackenzie Glaros (PsyD 3) talks about how the pandemic impacted last year’s research experience. The COVID-19 pandemic

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Finals Week De-stress Guide

Finals week is here! It is amazing to realize that first semester is already over – what a semester it has been! Morgan Van Leer (PsyD 1), Student Engagement’s grad assistant this year, shares some resources to help manage stress. We hope you all are staying healthy and making it

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President’s Perspective: Thanksgiving

This year my wife and I will spend Thanksgiving by ourselves. We’re making our traditional recipes, but the most important ingredients won’t be at our table. I’ll especially miss holding hands with my grandchildren during our little ritual of stating what we’re each thankful for. Their answers crack me up:

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President’s Perspective: And so we wait…

Dear MSP Community, Thursday morning and still no definitive answer in the Presidential Election. I could sit in front of the TV, working while mindlessly listening to endless analysis and projections. Instead, I’m making a pot of chili. Cooking is what I do when I need to boost my endorphins. The simple

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PsyD Student Spotlight

Diana Jasser Hometown: Novi, MI Program: PsyD Book I would recommend: The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Favorite Quote: “May we decompose violence in ourselves before we ask it of the world” brontë velez What would people be surprised to know about you?  People might be surprised

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MA Student Spotlight

Mark Murawski Hometown: Pacific Grove, CA Program: MA Book I would recommend: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Favorite Quote: “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” Franklin D. Roosevelt What would people be surprised to know about you?  People would be

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