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Dr. Michele Brewer Prior to enrolling in the Doctor of Education program at Indiana Wesleyan University, Michele Brewer had earned multiple degrees from other institutions. Although those experiences were positive, IWU stood out to her as the most enjoyable, welcoming, and supportive academic environment she’s encountered. In her words,
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Life is full of transitions, and some of those changes and shifts are more difficult to navigate than others. When it comes to coping with life changes, life transition therapy can play an important role in helping people adjust to those transitions in a positive and productive way. Those interested
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Sleep plays a vital role in both mental and spiritual well-being. Growing research underscores its significance for brain health and emotional regulation, showing how deeply intertwined sleep is with our ability to thrive emotionally, physically, and spiritually. From a Christian perspective, rest is more than a biological necessity—it is
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A career as a social worker can be extremely fulfilling, but the very nature of the work can lead even the most resilient professionals to burnout. With this in mind, social workers (and aspiring social workers) must learn to prioritize self-care in their own lives. Not only can self-care lead
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When Dr. Karen A. Dowling left Indiana Wesleyan University, it marked the end of a role she believed God had brought to her at the perfect time in her life and career. After beginning her professional journey as a teacher, she was seeking a change and found it in a
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Reuben Rubio spent two decades in higher education before feeling God push him toward Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). While he appreciated aspects of the first of his previous institutions, the secular nature of the school and some faculty members’ disdain for religion created a divide that led him to question
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When Andrea Summers arrived at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) as a freshman, she was intent on helping others through a career in the medical field. She was also running from her calling. “If it wasn’t for IWU calling out my gifts and giving me opportunities to serve in ministry
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Choosing to pursue your education abroad is an exciting and life-changing decision. For international students, it’s about more than earning a degree—it’s about stepping into a new world of opportunities, building lasting connections, and growing into the person you’re called to be. IWU's programs
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Jaclyn Gidley’s journey to Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) began long before she enrolled as a student. In the late 1960s, Michael Scott Roorbach (’73) and Karen Hand (’71) met on the Marion College campus, fell in love, and married. A few years later, Michael became Marion College’s director
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Why Youth Ministry Leaders are Essential Youth Group, Youth Leaders, and the Importance of Youth Ministry in General In the twenty-first century church, youth ministry is an important and under-discussed topic. Many churches have a youth pastor and sometimes even another youth ministry leader or two, but generally youth ministry
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At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), Dr. Shelley Webb serves as the chair of the business division in the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership and as the chair of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. In these roles, she oversees full-time and adjunct faculty members, leads the division’
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Rob Raymond received his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in December 2024. Before his doctorate, he was already well-versed in the academic world. He holds degrees from the University of Louisville, Speed Scientific School, and Sullivan University. He describes his journey before IWU as long