Every year I meet with students who are exhausted, frustrated, angry, and suffering because they are taking care of another student. While we encourage students to engage in up-sta[...]

We could talk for years straight about all the problems, hatred, negativity, and other frustrating situations we each face daily. I find that when I get really overwhelmed, it help[...]

My name is Shekeitha L. Jeffries, I am a first-generation African American student, born in Paterson, New Jersey and I am the oldest of five children. I attended Fairleigh Dickinso[...]

As I wrap up the first year in my doctoral program, I reflect on how much I have learned about myself so far. I’ve learned that this doctoral journey is taking me to a different le[...]

I have birthed two babies while in my doctoral program. This wasn’t planned. But this is my life. For the last five years there has been a reoccurring theme…perseveranc[...]

My journey to #EdDucatingMRL began with the recognition of a thought, and the belief of what I see as an absolute. A keen awareness of the fact that I drink from a well that I did [...]

When I was seriously considering pursuing a doctoral degree, I looked for valid reasons not to pursue it. I told myself “I am not good enough”, “I am not smart enough”. The mentors[...]

As a first year doctoral student and as a male of color, this process has caused me to have a lot of mixed feelings. I was excited about the new opportunity of learning and develop[...]

Although I completed my doctorate almost four years ago, this is the first time I have had the chance to reflect on my doctoral journey.  If there is a quote to sum up my experienc[...]

My mom died before seeing me graduate with my PhD. It was the single most defining moment in my journey to becoming Dr. Farley. I began my program with so much enthusiasm and excit[...]