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Mount Union has much better computing facilities than other private schools our size. The administration has maintained a commitment to keep our computer labs up to date with equipment and software that allows us to offer course content that applies directly to practices and skills used in the real world.

To me it's the small things that you will always remember from classes, not so much from the textbooks or homework. You learn things at college that you just can't learn anywhere else.

While many smaller colleges offer the traditional liberal arts majors, Mount Union has recently developed a number of programs that are relevant to today’s societal demands in the health sciences. Our department now offers a degree in financial mathematics.

The beautiful campus stood out compared to other universities.

The ability to take various courses gives me the opportunity to take advantage of everything that is offered to me as a student.

"I had a great campus visit to Mount Union, and it was a big part of my decision to attend."

Mount Union can offer something that most other schools cannot: It can provide you with the education you would find at a big state school but with the added benefit of small classes and faculty members who really know their students.

At Mount Union, I was a member of the Legal Aid Society, Association of International Students, Residence Life Staff, Model United Nations and Mock Trial. It helped define my interests and shape my career path. I knew I wanted to study law, but I did not know which type of law. Through the variety of courses offered, I realized I was most interested in international studies topics. This inspired me to concentrate in international and human rights law during law school, and eventually join the Foreign Service.

Mount Union gave me an incredibly solid foundation to build upon as I entered the workforce.

My long-term goal is to be an immigration lawyer. Mount Union’s law program and the connections through the professors in that department will help me build a network.

It is hard to achieve that sense of family on campus; Mount Union does just that.

More than anything, Mount Union feels like a second home because of the people and the relationships I have formed over the course of my college experience.

The staff here at UMU goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcomed and accepted.

Within the history profession, I value the community of scholarship, the time to write, the frisson of joy I feel every time I enter a university classroom.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable. There’s a lot of different things to do on campus and if you get over the mental aspect of being uncomfortable, you’ll have so much more fun!

Mount Union feels like a second home because of the friends that have turned into family!

Mount Union provides a small, personal environment for a young person to develop and be educated.

Mount Union exemplifies the liberal arts method. I simply wouldn't be the person, nor the scholar I am today without the lessons I received both in and outside of the classroom.

I chose Mount because I grew up in Alliance, so I’ve known about it my entire life. My older sister also attends Mount, so it was only right to also continue my education here. Although, Mount has become a second home because of the many friends I’ve made throughout my involvement while a student here.

I chose UMU because from the moment I stepped on campus I felt like I belonged there. The campus was beautiful, the people friendly, and they offered a liberal arts education that I desired.

My goal is to provide a service to expand and diversify the company's mission so that we can expand our customer reach.

Starting the Florida chapter of the Alumni Association was a way for me to continue to give back, and it also allows me to stay connected to the institution that has provided me with so many life and career options.

I've been to Homecoming many times since graduating. My wife and I always attend the Schooler Lecture, too, and I've come back to campus many times to speak to classes. I very much enjoy staying connected and visiting campus.

Very few universities in the country have what Mount Union has; a unique combination of academic and athletic excellence.

I toured numerous schools and found Mount's personal attention and approach to academics to be the difference. You are not a number at Mount, you are an important part of the University and everyone is dedicated to ensure that you are successful.

Some institutions talk the talk about being student centered. At Mount Union, we walk the walk.

The institution's small class sizes and familial atmosphere allowed me to feel at home even away from home.

My experience at Mount Union created opportunities for me that no other institution would have been capable of.

Nobody is left behind; I try to teach the material in a level which fits the most.

I believe we are unique in the student who is attracted to Mount Union and the faculty who work to develop a personal approach to helping each student succeed.

I want to build an atmosphere of constant engagement, passion and learning. I try to get students to transform from passive observers to active learners.

After transferring, my social, academic, and athletic life did a complete 180 for the better. This campus feels like a second home because of the people and small college atmosphere. I feel valued and connected at Mount Union.

The community is incredible, and everyone is beyond willing to help each other out with anything.

As the inaugural MBA Director, I am excited most about creating a unique approach to graduate learning that applies practical real-world strategies to managerial practice

Mount Union has a large number of internship opportunities available for students in many areas of study. These internships allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to the workplace.

Mount Union is providing me with the resources I need to study accounting and build meaningful connections with individuals in the accounting field.

I love being able to wake up in the morning for classes and know that I feel welcome and accepted.

I am constantly surrounded by love and support from my roommates, friends, classmates, Greek life, and faculty.

Mount is preparing me for my goal by providing me with a strong education and allowing me to make contacts in my future field.

Mount Union had so many qualities that interested me, so it was the obvious choice!

Mount Union is helping prepare me for my future by teaching me how to act professional within classes and events held around campus.

I’ve always liked the campus and after my first visit, I knew I had to come to Mount Union.

The excellent rating and learning style of my alma mater made it an easy decision to obtain an MBA at The University of Mount Union.

The program has challenged me to think critically and to take a holistic and complete viewpoint.

My favorite aspect of my work here at UMU is watching students grow in the finance field. There is no better feeling than watching students apply classroom material in their internships and careers.

The small class sizes make it much easier to get to know your students and for them to get to know you.

The kindness of students and faculty on campus makes Mount Union feel like my second home.

Mount Union's MBA program has allowed me a better understanding of how I can utilize a business focus within my field of expertise.

My experience in the MBA program has allowed me to be competitive in the job market.

This program is simply practical. You are able to work a full time job, have a family, and study when it suits you.

My favorite experience at Mount Union as a student was the meaningful conversations that I would have with my advisor, Marci Muckleroy. Her advice and wisdom gave me so much knowledge that I hope to use to model my own professional career.

The swim team and my coaches are what make Mount Union my second home.

Faculty like Dr. Braa have taught me that you should never shy away from an opportunity and you should always take a chance.

Mount Union has helped me build connections, which led me to attend an Internship Fair where I landed a summer internship!

I love that we are encouraged to engage in intelligent conversation while also enjoying social aspects of campus life. You are guaranteed to be seen and heard as a Raider!

I want to be a forensic accountant, and Mount Union is preparing me for that career with its endless learning opportunities

[Marketing is a field that gives students] the opportunity to showcase knowledge in a real-life situation, all while benefitting a real client.

I knew that as a student [at Mount Union], I'd succeed academically and professionally while having fun and enjoying every moment.

My goal upon graduating and receiving my degree is to work at a private firm.

The Department of Education provides many opportunities for our teacher candidates to work with a variety of preschool through 12th grade students before they graduate. Their extensive field experiences provide them the ability to develop the craft of teaching.

I chose to attend Mount Union for college because it had an excellent education program and it allowed me to continue my dream of playing football.

Our School of Education provides so many opportunities to future teachers, including having students in K-12 schools in their very first education class.

I prefer to teach using the active learning method. Active learning provides hands-on application activities to cover course content instead of lecturing.

The education faculty passes their love for teaching onto us, so that we can carry it with us after graduation and into our own careers.

Everyone on campus wants you to succeed. Mount Union is a great school.

The faculty are so supportive of each other and we love our students from our first meetings with them all the way through their job offers and professional promotions.

I love my office in Chapman. It’s huge, has lots of natural light and is away from faculty and right in the line of students heading to and from class on the second floor. It’s perfect for meeting students.

I love that my job is a balance of learning and sharing with others

I fell in love with the community and the professors who took the time to answer any questions I had.

The people at Mount Union make it feel like a second home. Everyone here is welcoming and willing to do anything for you to see you succeed.

I was truly drawn to the university when I learned about the dance program here, for which I received a scholarship.

Mount is giving me the opportunity to go out into the education field and practice the skills I am learning in class.

Being able to observe teachers at the middle school and high school level has been my favorite experience because I got to see the different ways classrooms are set and different ways that teachers teach.

I love Mount Union because of how key members of the administration are personally invested in the success of its students. The connections that are built on campus are genuine...

We are small enough to truly know our students. I can establish a personal connection with my students that goes beyond just the content in the classroom.

Mount Union's Master of Education program merges the communal sense of a small university with robust and industry-leading academics.

As a teacher, I understand the importance of gaining the trust of all students through honest dealings, predictable reactions, well-controlled emotions, setting an excellent example, and the ability to think differently to implement dynamic solutions.

Everywhere I go, having been a student at Mount Union makes me stand out, especially as an education major.

Quite simply, I wouldn't be in this position if it wasn't for Mount Union and this program.

As teachers, we are always looking to grow professionally, and Mount Union's coursework was the perfect balance of professional development hours and graduate credits.

This program provides the flexibility for a full-time working parent, while allowing the rigor and support needed to grow as a professional. 

I felt that I could still do the day-to-day tasks required of a college football coach (ie: travel, game prep, recruiting etc) as well as continue my educational goals and earning a masters degree.

The projects that I've completed in my first three classes have helped me to understand education from a different point of view and have energized me in my teaching

I have had the chance to meet some of the nicest and caring people in the world. I thank Mount for all of the connections I have made.

I love seeing the creativity of our students. I'm always impressed with how they come up with clever solutions to problems.

Pretty early on in my teaching, I realized that it wasn’t enough to simply teach a subject. Rather, my role is to grow people. Building successful, young professionals means caring about - and pushing - each one of my students.

Engineering has traditionally been a rather dry topic to teach, so whenever I can engage the students with props or activities, it breaks up the lecture and allows students to see problems from different perspectives.

Mount Union's biomedical engineering program provides students with unique hands-on opportunties.

Students in our mechanical engineering program work on design projects that have real-world impact with the community.

Mount Union is pushing me to be my best and develop necessary leadership skills.

I am an expert in antennas, microwave filters, and RF circuits for many applications.

The civil engineering program at Mount Union prepared me for my career with hands-on opportunities allowing me to learn from field experts.

The electrical and computer engineering programs at Mount Union have empowered students to establish a connected society through leveraging artificial intelligence.

Professors and staff members were always encouraging and supportive of my ambitious goals, my peers in extracurriculars shared a similar passion for keeping campus lively, and the Alliance community was always pleased to hear from and engage with Mount Union students through events and community service.

I chose Mount Union because it was one of the few universities that was flexible with me double majoring in mechanical engineering and music.

The global engineering trip to Belize was incredible. Getting to make those memories with my peers and having the chance to serve an underdeveloped community are things I’ve brought with me into my career today.

Always try to be a catalyst for intellectual growth, igniting curiosity, and guiding students on a transformative journey toward knowledge and self-discovery.

I feel wonderful when I watch students grow over time. They can fully understand the new knowledge and concepts in the class, continuing success in life beyond school.

The facilities here give me the chance to work with programs and devices that are not only useful to my learning, but will also provide knowledge I can actually use once I start my career.

Mount Union gives you the tools necessary to take your degree to any district in any state and apply it immediately.

I have formed meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students throughout my time here at Mount Union.

Mount Union exemplifies the liberal arts method. I simply wouldn't be the person, nor the scholar I am today without the lessons I received both in and outside of the classroom.

I was able to see all of the things the university does for its students and the kind of community it has created, which made me always want to come here.

Mount Union has given me endless opportunities to become a better professional- from internships to networking opportunities with different sports teams.

The fact that everyone on campus—the students, the faculty—seems to genuinely care about my growth and wellbeing. I don’t feel like just another number here.

While being a first-generation student is something I'm proud of, navigating college was the biggest obstacle I had to overcome. I could not have done so without the support from my family and friends.

Who wouldn't choose Mount Union!? It has such beautiful scenery that brings a sense of comfort, while the friendly faces and community bring a sense of warmth.

Faculty, staff, my advisors and bosses along with everyone that works to keep the University progressing are what make Mount Union feel like a second home.

My advice for high school students exploring colleges is to consider academic programs, campus culture, and personal preferences; I was immediately struck by the genuine warmth and friendliness of people at Mount Union.

I love Mount Union because every student gets their opportunity to explore their interests and get involved with essentially any campus organization.

Not many people go home from work excited everyday knowing that having a dream job as your first job, is actually a reality.

Mount Union assured me that I could study both civil engineering and music.

Mount Union is definitely my second home because it's smaller and reminds me a lot of my hometown. You see the same faces every day, but you can always find someone new to talk to. Everyone is very welcoming and so amazing to be around.

My ultimate career goal is to become a Head College Women’s Basketball Coach one day. Mount Union is preparing me for a successful future by learning from expert faculty and connecting me with influential people.

I loved that Mount Union strives for their students to achieve excellence both academically and athletically and that aligned with what I wanted in a school.

The skills I've gained by overcoming these obstacles will also help me as an engineer upon graduating from Mount Union.

Learning about France and its culture through a cooking class is fascinating as it serves as an immersion into the culture.

I interacted with faculty a lot and hearing their insight really helped prepare me for my future in higher education administration. I was fortunate enough to have two internships while studying at Mount Union.

The world around us will never be black and white but it will always be full of color.

I like to bring music and art into the classroom when possible to help students think about interpreting texts. In some of my classes I also use film.

I love what I do. I found a niche that most artists don't even know exists. I could be just another artist trying to sell artwork out of a gallery. Instead I travel the country and show people all the amazing things you can do with the surface of concrete.

Mount Union promotes impactful practices with small classes with a focus on student development.

I, as the Chief Administrative Officer am responsible for leading and directing the organization's finances, performance team, HR, IT, and other functions necessary for the day-to-day functioning of the agency

I visited 23 college campuses in my search and as soon as I stepped on Mount's campus I knew it was the place for me.

It's not every institution that can offer students an on-campus experience wherein faculty and staff know them by name, yet can also offer extensive and high-caliber internships, study abroad, conference travel, and other unique off-campus experiences.

Orville Hartshorn’s original vision of liberal arts education for people who work is the foundation of what makes Mount Union unique; that’s what attracted me to Mount Union.

Mount Union has an inclusive community that allows me to grow academically while also encouraging me to learn beyond the classroom.

I love Mount because it connected me with lifelong friends and mentors, and I stay connected through alumni groups and social media.  

Philosophy is not about being a spectator. To do philosophy, you must learn to ask your own questions, to trust in your own curiosity, and to listen to others and reason together with them.

In my opinion, the most important quality a person needs to be successful in life is to be highly adaptive.

I love Mount Union because of the small school atmosphere. I think there's a place for everybody on campus and the school does a good job developing its students to be more than just scholars.

I actually went to graduate school the very next year, after Dr. Hendel in the Department of Theatre introduced me to and helped me prepare for the University/Resident Theatre Auditions in Chicago.

I believe that a good education doesn't just teach a student how to get what s/he wants, it also helps that student figure out what is worth wanting — what will actually lead to a fulfilling life.

I love that no two days feel the same, that no class feels the same from year to year, that the students change me just as much as I hope to change them.

I enjoy working with people who are trying to make or do something to discover how they can bring their vision to life.

It never feels like you don't have someone to pick you up if you fall, no matter who you are or where you're from.

Mount Union has given me an amazing academic career. I have amazing professors who help me with anything it is that I need.

It was a supportive environment where we were able to succeed academically while also having a lot of fun. To this day we try to get together at least once a year for a weekend.

I'm gearing up to teach a comics course at Malone University in the fall and I know I wouldn't have had the skillset to have taken it this far, let alone be able to take advantage of the opportunity in the first place, without the foundation Mount gave me.

The English program at Mount Union is unique because studying English means studying people: The human condition, the greatest failures and successes of humanity--through their stories. What's more rewarding than that?

Mount Union's excellent education department and diverse student body will prepare me to be successful in graduate school and allow me to become an educator who can teach and interact with a wide variety of students.

Mount Union does not feel like a second home to me; but rather my primary home because it not only offers me people that I choose to be my family, but also the support, encouragement and opportunities to be the best version of myself and pursue the things that make me Amy.

I get to serve my community and support others around me.

Working with students one-on-one is the best part of my job. There’s no better way to help them develop as readers, writers, and thinkers.

From the start, I was interested in teaching at Mount Union because of the smaller classes.

Getting to know each law student as well as each incoming class as a whole is one of the highlights of my job. I love seeing them transition from being students into the time-honored legal profession.

Working for the Calliope and the Writing Center both helped prepare me by teaching me about publishing, organizational leadership, academic conferences, and writing pedagogy

Through extracurriculars like Calliope, I was also able to gain a lot of leadership and project management experience. As a graduate student constantly juggling three or four projects at a time, the latter is an especially vital skill.

I believe that Mount Union faculty are committed to preparing students for success in their chosen field

I knew that I wanted to continue my educational journey in an environment where I felt valued, supported, and challenged to achieve my fullest potential. Mount Union not only met these criteria but exceeded my expectations in every way.

Mount Union faculty members are unique in that we really know our students and we are readily available to help all of them as a collective group. We are a village.

I believe demonstrating passages at the piano can show my own musical passion to my students and often helps spark the students’ own passion for learning...

I had no doubts that I wanted to be at Mount Union. I have had the privilege of working with talented and dedicated colleagues inside and outside of the music department.

The Mount Union experience lets people thrive and bloom in ways they often had never imagined before attending.

Mount Union provided many opportunities for me to challenge myself as a musician and a person in all the ensembles and classes that are offered.

The music faculty expertise and kindness helped guide me through my undergraduate years and I am forever grateful for the knowledge that they have passed on to me.

Working with the students and watching them grow as musicians and as humans is extremely rewarding.

Everyday I work towards my goal of bridging gaps and breaking barriers for students and families in the Cleveland community through music.

When I finished high school, I needed a place to improve my musicianship, but I also needed a place where I could grow and mature as a person. UMU was that place for me. 

I had the opportunity to work in the theater department while attending Mount Union, and it allowed me to gain field experience to help get a job straight out of college.

Storytelling is one of the most humanizing shared experiences we can have and when done right, it can help people to become more accepting of others.

Mount Union makes me feel at home each day and that’s how I knew I made the right choice.

My classroom is engaging, supportive and hands on! There are rarely days when my students aren't using their creative brains or participating in discussion.

My challenge is to help students who are majoring in academic fields other than theatre understand why the study of theatre should matter to them.

Mount Union is definitely setting me up for success. Not only am I provided the necessary resources, including a beautiful music facility, a very knowledgeable and talented music faculty, and a wide variety of music classes, but the degree track is also specifically designed to get me hands on experience!

Mount Union gave a good foundation in music to enter the main stream of music and to get into the schools that eventually got me to The Metropolitan Opera.

By acting in several productions while attending Mount Union, I was able to understand the importance of scenery and its role in creating the atmosphere for the character. It gave me a strong background in all aspects of a theatrical production.

I love Mount Union because of all the people who touched my life in significant ways during my four years. I firmly believe I would not be where I am today if not for their impact, their friendship and their dedication to making me a better student, a better musician and most importantly a better person.

Mount Union was and is a place that asked me 'What do you want to do? How can we help you make that happen?' and lived up to that throughout my time there.

The relationships that grow between the professors and students is one of a kind. When I go to class, I feel as if the professors care deeply about the students and their success.

I want to direct, shoot films, music videos, etc... Mount Union's theatre program is giving me the experiences necessary to fulfill my goals.

I want to become an actor and comedian one day, and being a member of Mount Union Players through the theatre program is helping me step outside my comfort zone to become a more confident performer each time I step on stage.

From the classroom to practicums, internships, student groups and study abroad, an education from Mount Union isn't just in the classroom anymore.

My support systems such as my friends, sorority sisters, and how supportive my professors are making it feel like a second home.

I sequentially build students’ visual and technical skills from the basics to complex. This process is less intimidating for students, builds on fundamental knowledge and contributes to student success in the classroom and beyond.

My extracurricular and internship experiences at Mount Union shaped me into the emerging leader I am becoming today!

The education that I received at Mount Union taught me the foundations so I could move forward with my education.

My education at Mount gave me essential tools, the foundations for continual learning and the ability to articulate and communicate ideas in writing.

Mount Union has impacted me educationally, personally and spiritually. I met my wife at Mount and we have three great kids!

I fell in love with the school and the people the moment I saw it. That love affair still exists.

My Mount Union experience provided me with a rigorous and well-rounded education.

My first job after graduation was working as an art director at Modern Glass Company. While at Mount Union, I took journalism classes along with my fine arts major classes. I had no intention of ever using them in my career. It ended up leading me to the job where I have been working at for almost 26 years.

The Mount Union name is well known and well respected. To have it on my resume is something I greatly value. When people see the name, they know you received a top-notch education and they know that your work will reflect that.

When I graduated from Mount Union, I was able to say that I had covered more than 140 athletic events in nine different states, including three national championship games and two national tournaments.

Following graduation, I became a reporter for KNVO TV 48 and at the same time was a reporter for Fox2 News. Mount Union prepared me for my career in every way. I believe it was the solid foundation that I needed to be able to develop and grow as I moved up in my career.

There is a strong sense of pride for the university and it shows throughout the campus. It is always beautiful.

I shout out my advisor all the time because I never would have been able to go out and interview strangers if I hadn't been required to do it in so many classes.

I chose Mount Union because it wasn't too close to home but wasn't too far either. The campus was welcoming and gave off good vibes from the get-go.

I chose Mount because it was where my parents went, but when I stepped onto campus the first time it felt like home for me as well.

My degree prepared me with the knowledge and skillsets for the job, but my involvement as a student gave me the industry experience to land a full-time managerial/directorial position within my industry in less than two years!

Students have the chance to explore a lot of different paths and perspectives here. I think this is really important for developing critical and independent thinking.

Knowing each of my students and their learning styles and goals is very important to me as an educator. I want to know you so I can meet you where you are. You can't do that at a big university teaching to a lecture hall of 50-100 students.

In California, I worked on numerous film sets with Disney at Disneyland and in Los Angeles. I have freelanced for sports teams and on music videos.

I think it must be said that the amount of personal attention our students receive far exceeds that received at any institution I have ever experienced, both as a student and as an instructor.

That is one of the great things about Mount Union—it is small enough and flexible enough to allow faculty to experiment with the courses and the curriculum in order to make it fit our students.

The best part of teaching is when a student smiles at me and tells me, "I get it."

There are many things that are measured during the interview process, one of which is "Googleyness." Working at Google is very fun because the people are so awesome, everyone comes from such diversified backgrounds, so there's never a lack of energy and excitement.

I also hope that one day I can use my knowledge to contribute to science.

Mount Union offers a variety of psychology courses that have allowed me to find my niche.

I was able to learn about what my interests are due to all the extracurriculars Mount Union has to offer.

At Mount Union students can engage in a variety of unique experiences to expand their worldview and build global citizenship.

I love Mount Union because it gave me so many opportunities to broaden my range of skills and interests, and made me a well-rounded person.

A school can seem completely different if you only look at its website or briefly drive by it. Schedule a visit to meet students & faculty and learn about all the opportunities it has to offer. I never thought that I would end up at Mount Union, but now I can't imagine it any other way.

Mount Union is helping me to improve my knowledge, to understand how to teach in an environment, culture and language different from mine, which enriches my wisdom and gives me experience

I chose to attend Mount because people are welcoming and there are amazing opportunities that can enhance my academic and professional career.

I want to pursue a career that will help me further develop my interpersonal and professional skills. As a student, Mount has helped me build these skills through the many learning opportunities such as film productions for Raider Student Media (RSM) with my friends and study abroad.

My favorite building on campus was KHIC (Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center). There are so many places in KHIC where you can study, hang out with friends, or just enjoy a nice cup of coffee and observe our beautiful campus.

Mount Union is preparing me for my future career by allowing me to participate in events like Art Fest and Raider Tank.

My favorite thing about Mount Union is the three life long friends it gave me. My favorite memory is all four of us going to almost every Raider Programming Board (RPB) event during the week and off campus events.

Being involved in multiple executive boards allowed me to improve my intercultural and interpersonal communication skills because I use these everyday!

What really sealed the deal was my admissions representative. He called me several times to make sure I was on track with scholarship applications and visit days, and once he reached out just to see how senior year was going.

The best part of being a professor, for me, is helping students arrive at the ‘Oh, now I see!’ moment after wrestling with a challenging topic.

Bracy has been a blessing to all of the science programs. To have a state-of-the-art building that also looks so nice is just amazing.

I think after leaving, students try to maintain the same high standards they have grown accustomed to while studying at Mount.

The University is genuinely student-centered. There is no air of superiority or pretentiousness within, or across, the boundaries of staff and student. We all work together, and we work every day with and for the students.

I love being able to interact with students both in the classroom and my research lab. Each of these spaces offers unique opportunities to challenge students intellectually and then celebrate their successes.

I believe the Integrative Core at Mount will make me a better professional in my field because as an optometrist, I must be able to speak to people clearly every day.

I find it very satisfying to mentor students in research, to see their growth over the years, and to hear from graduated students who are now doing what they love.

Our department is a supportive learning community. We push each other into doing more than each of us could do individually. 

Professionally, I am a teacher before all other titles. I engage students in active learning techniques whenever possible, from a hands-on lab experiment to a conceptual discussion with peer interaction and discussion.

We are truly a family here at Mount. Building relationships with our students is what we do! We do our best to support our students and provide them with information, resources, opportunities, and advice, then celebrate with them when they attain goals and take next steps.

I am excited each year to be part of developing the next generation of successful professionals inside and outside of the classroom as I learn just as much if not more from them as they learn from me.

Students at the University of Mount Union have a lot of resources available to them. There is a feeling of personalized attention here that is not as tangible at other institutions of higher learning.

My career goal is to be a physician assistant and Mount Union is helping me by providing a great program with hands-on learning experiences.

The small classroom sizes at Mount Union allow me to have a voice and to have easy access to professors.

My favorite part of the job is interacting with students as a teacher, advisor, research mentor, and field trip leader.

I enjoy teaching in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

My favorite part of my job is interacting and mentoring students ...

Students get a very personal experience at Mount Union. They are known by their instructors, and I really feel that our instructors care a lot about the students. You are never "just a number" at Mount Union! 

I love science and I love teaching. The Nature Center is very close and a great resource for students.

As a student, my favorite course was anatomy and physiology, and now I teach it! I enjoyed my time at Mount Union as a student and loved how my professors motivated me to learn.

Faculty are not always accessible at institutions of higher education, but faculty availability is a staple of education at Mount Union.

I could list the typical clichés about what makes Mount Union unique, but I truly believe that what makes it unique cannot be put into words. It is just a unique feeling one has when they are part of Mount Union.

I love interacting with students, particularly when they have questions that further their understanding. That is my goal, to have my students understand information, not just learn it. I also love being in an environment where I am driven to continue to learn.

In my opinion, students learn best by doing. I try to keep my classes highly engaged with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities.

Rollerblading to class, studying by the lakes, and Mount Union's first NCAA DIII football national championship in 1993 in Salem, VA are among my best memories of attending Mount Union.

No matter what my job is in life, I believe Mount Union has done the best job preparing me for life after graduation, and I believe no other school could have done that for me.

I graduated from Mount Union and look back fondly on my undergraduate years. The faculty, both in exercise science and in other courses, facilitated my learning but were very approachable, making the process of learning enjoyable.

Mount Union is providing me with excellent academic and professional skills, and they are also helping me develop personally as well.

From friendly faces around campus to alumni across the country, our Mount Union network is full of kind and caring people!

Mount Union feels like a second home to me because of the students, staff, coaches, and friends I have met.

Being offered a chance to play on Mount’s soccer team gave me hope that my dream to be a collegiate athlete was not over. Although Mount Union has provided me the opportunity to be more than a student athlete, too with the different student organizations.

I chose to start teaching at Mount Union because I felt like the direct entry nursing program really allows me to start students thinking like a nurse from the beginning of the program.

It feels like a second home at Mount Union because of the small classroom sizes and the nurturing professors.

The labs we have to practice clinical skills are modern and have proved to be a great learning tool before we started our clinical experience.

I am given the resources to thrive and function to the best of my abilities at Mount Union.

I love when students come back, after years of working as a nurse, and share their stories and experiences. It is exciting to see how they have grown into caring, responsible professionals.

Seeing our nursing student's clinical judgment skills increase from year to year is the best!

It is a joy to help students identify the aspects of nursing which personally resonate and strategize a strong launch into the profession.

To have the opportunity to come and be part of the Raider family is really an honor. I knew Mount cared about their students, but in addition it was obvious they cared about their employees.

Watching the students grow within the program is rewarding, but our students build lasting bonds that allow us to continue to watch their growth out in the workforce.

I was hearing remarkable stories about the nursing program, so I decided to attend a visit on a night designated for potential nursing majors. From my first visit, I was sold.

The atmosphere and environment really drew me into coming here.

My maps app has "home" located at Mount Union because it feels like a home to me.

The only person you have to compete with here is yourself.

My favorite part of teaching is when a student has their "ah-ha" moment and the concept that you've been working on in class, lab and clinical finally clicks.

I would like to thank Dr. Sheryl Mason, professors Cook, Corbisello, and professor Schwendiman for giving me the confidence to succeed in my academic career.

In our department, the focus is on methodology and getting practical internship and research experience. This approach can give different approaches to thinking and reasoning, which leads to better preparation for the work environment and graduate school.

I want my courses to be an experience, not just a class. I work hard to develop fun, exciting experiential activities in every course I teach so that students get a hands-on feel for what they are reading about and listening to.

With respect to interesting curricula, in addition to integrating service-learning projects into my own courses, I served on the University’s General Education Task Force since its inception and continue to serve as a member of the Integrative Core Advisory Board.

I love having a small class size and being able to have one-on-one relationships with my professors.

Mount Union was where I belonged as soon as I walked on campus. Everybody was just so nice and welcoming, in a way I never experienced at any other campus.

My internship and all the classes pertaining to my major have helped me to succeed and be prepared for what my future holds.

My favorite part of my job is mentoring students as they learn to design and conduct their own research projects. SCHOLAR Day is a special day because we get to watch our students present their research in a professional context.

I came to Mount Union for Buckeye Girls State and it was there when I fell in love with the campus.

I chose to come to Mount Union because I was drawn by the atmosphere and history of competition, success, and perseverance. I have found that the faculty and staff are willing to work hard to help students become successful while encouraging each student to group and develop as a person personally and professionally.

Through the leadership positions I held and clubs I was involved in during my time at UMU, I developed various communication, leadership and professional skills that have helped me immensely with interviews and being successful in graduate school.

I discovered the theatre program in Fall 2021 when I auditioned for 'Pippin' and was blessed enough to be cast. I felt immense love from every actor, crew member, and the theatre faculty and have created many beautiful friends and connections.

If you want to be part of something big and enjoy your college experience to the fullest, you should come to Mount! Not only are the classes good, people are great and the campus is beautiful.

My research on best practices for training professionals in the field of autism intervention has been instrumental in the work that I do as Director of the Spectrum Education Center.

My sabbatical research on distance/ultra-runners inspired the development of a first-year seminar on the psychology behind pursuing endurance events like ultra-marathons and competing in daring sports that push the limits of the human experience.

At Mount Union, students are our number one priority. This is evident in how our classes are set up, in how we mentor our students, both within and outside our majors, and in how we show up for our students outside the classroom.

I'm happy to see that Mount Union is actively involved in preparing students to be life-long learners.

Mount Union has renewed my faith in the two way creative potential between who we are today and who we can be tomorrow.

This program stood out to me because it is innovative in its approach to teaching PT...

Classrooms should be fun, they should be open, and all relationships should be respectful.

I loved the idea that Mount Union was a fairly new program because of their innovative approach to teaching PT and state-of-the-art facilities. 

Mount Union's program was an easy choice for me. From the very start they made me feel like I was a part of the Raider family and have only progressed ever since.

Mount Union's DPT program is so different from the rest because the professors are so dedicated to the students and it shows. I am from Illinois, and I didn't really want to go far from family, but I knew this was the place for me!

Mount Union is very much an "outside of the box" program and we strive to ensure our students have a graduate experience that is specific to their uniques interests.

I really enjoy watching the transformation from student to clinician and knowing how many people they are going to help.

I love the small class sizes at Mount Union as it gives me an opportunity to focus closely on each and every student's journey in becoming a healthcare professional!

Physical therapy students are incredibly smart, driven, and love to ask complex and interesting questions.

When I was looking at graduate school, I applied to 10 PA programs and visited several of the schools. It was evident from the interview process at Mount Union that I wasn’t going to be a number, but an individual in the program with the opportunity to have individualized attention if needed. The facilities were among the best that I had seen.

The helpful thing about PA school for me was taking my education and future profession to the next level and increasing the intensity through the courses and workload.

Every experience while in PA school was helpful in some way; whether it was learning time management to complete all your assignments, making mistakes while performing exams or dealing with difficult patients during clinical rotations. During each and every moment of PA school, something could be learned to better prepare me for my career as a medical provider and for life in general.

The curriculum, friendly environment and dedicated staff set Mount Union's program apart from other graduate programs that I considered.

The graduates of Mount Union that I know personally are not only equipped to be successful in their work, but are also successful in life in general and approach life with a live-it-to-the-fullest mentality. I believe that this comes from a strong liberal arts education.

My major in exercise science helped prepare me with prerequisites needed to obtain a master’s degree and gave me real life experience with patients.

One of the most impactful aspects of Mount Union’s program is their emphasis on professionalism. I felt prepared to successfully interview and enter the workforce. 

We were always encouraged to ask questions and to talk with faculty one on one, and I believe that comfortability as a student is most crucial to optimize our ability to learn. 

Overall, Mount Union is an amazing program and there is not just one thing that this program does to help prepare us for our careers. 

Professor Kunes recognized my nerves, made eye contact that made it feel like he was looking into my soul, and said 'It's okay to be nervous, we understand. Just remember that we are here to get to know you, but you are also here to get to know us.'

We have amazing students here at Mount Union, and it's my privilege to help train them to be excellent PAs.

Mount Union is a tight-knit community and this has extended into the PA program. The faculty and staff work very well together with the common goal of providing the students with the best education possible.

The Mount Union PA Program focuses on professionalism. The medical community and our clinical preceptors comment regularly about how professional the PA students are from Mount Union.

Being a PA has been the best choice I ever made. I love being in education now and being able to pass down my experience to the next generation of physician assistants.

My favorite part of being a professor in the Physician Assistant Studies Program is the time that I get to spend with my students one on one.

I was drawn to the program because I enjoyed hearing the students experience applying what they have learned in the classroom. I wanted to be a part of this legacy and help students have the same experience I did.

Mount Union offers many real-world opportunities like internships and volunteer work which have allowed me to gain valuable expertise.

My ultimate goal is to achieve a successful career and never stop improving myself or my work. Mount Union and the nursing faculty ensured that goal is their main goal since day one!

My ultimate career goal is to become a physician in a pediatric specialty, and Mount Union is helping me prepare for that with advanced courses and research opportunities.

Through Mount Union's connections with local non-profits, I am able to serve my community through the YWCA of Alliance as a student intern.

Mount Union has helped me step outside of my comfort zone to engage with people from all over the world who understand me and care about me.

I love the small class sizes because we are all a big family!

The faculty members at Mount Union have had the biggest impact on my collegiate experience, helping me build my skillset.

Mount Union has given me unique hands-on opportunities that are preparing me to go into PA school with confidence!

I love that in my current job I am able to connect with my patients and provide the best possible care.

One of my favorite memories at Mount Union was placing second in a regional entrepreneurship pitch competition!

The faculty members at Mount Union have had the biggest impact on my collegiate experience, helping me build my skillset.

Biochemistry, a major which combines my love of biology and chemistry, while also incorporating many of the medical school prerequisites that I need, is preparing me to be a confident and successful professional after graduating.

I transferred to Mount Union because I wanted a sense of family and being genuinely cared for as a student.

I ultimately want to work in the ICU once I graduate and eventually become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Going to the Dominican Republic and serving others in another country was an incredible experience!

I made the decision to transfer schools after learning about Mount Union's nursing program, which is highly ranked.

Though the program is online, it felt, in a way, like coming home.

Getting to sharpen my skills, learn new material, and dialogue with other educators has been everything I needed to continue to serve my students and their families.

The tradition and history of the University are prestigious. I wanted to be apart of that and pursue excellence both on and off the field.

Being able to take on a new job immediately after completing the program has shown how impactful my Mount Union experience was. Furthering your education is always an investment that is worthwhile.

I chose Mount Union for graduate school because of the amazing education I received as an undergraduate at Mount Union.

Mount Union not only has passionate professors that are unlike any others but they also offer an online masters degree. This allowed me to keep my full time teaching and coaching jobs while pursuing my dream to be an administrator.

The field of education is changing, and I believe that this degree puts me in a great position to work and adapt to the evolving environment.

Mount Union not only has passionate professors that are unlike any others but they also offer an online masters degree. This allowed me to keep my full time teaching and coaching jobs while pursuing my dream to be an administrator.