What Dog Mushing Taught Me About Leadership and Life

I had the pleasure of being on a podcast produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. Here is the summary and how to listen: In this episode of Seawolf Voices, UAA alumnus Dr. Robert Forto hits the trail between two worlds most people don’t often connect: dog mushing and leadership. Drawing from decades of training sled […]
From Master’s Graduate to Doctoral Researcher: A Practical Guide to Starting Your PhD

Practical advice for transitioning from a Master’s to a PhD, with 10 clear strategies to manage workload, supervision, research scope, and expectations.
How to Leverage Your Professional Doctorate After Graduation

Learn how to leverage your professional doctorate after graduation to advance your career, secure adjunct teaching roles, launch a consulting practice, or start a business with confidence and clarity.
Navigating Doctoral Study at an Evangelical University as a Non-Believer

Pursuing advanced study at an evangelical Christian university as an atheist presents challenges that are rarely acknowledged in formal academic discourse. While many institutions assert a commitment to diversity, the lived experience of a non-believer in a faith-centered academic environment requires careful navigation. The tension is not openly adversarial, but it is perceptible. It often […]
The Riddle of Honorary Doctorates: Prestige, Controversy, and Notable Recipients

Introduction Within academia, the conferral of degrees typically signifies the culmination of rigorous intellectual achievement. However, honorary doctorates occupy a distinct position in this tradition. These awards, often bestowed upon individuals outside the conventional academic sphere, serve as symbolic acknowledgments of exceptional contributions to society, culture, or public service. In contrast to earned PhDs, which […]