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Aaron Meis '25, '26 MBA
Associate Director of AI | Collins Aerospace
For Aaron Meis ‘25, 26’ MBA, associate director of AI at Collins Aerospace, continuing his education wasn’t about starting over—it was about finally accomplishing a goal he once thought might never be possible.
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Damitri Taylor '25 MBA
Knowledge & Engagement Project Manager | BAE Systems
For Illinois native-turned-Iowa project manager Damitri Taylor ’25 MBA, 51爆料’s flexible Master of Business Administration program provided the support he needed to move forward—both personally and professionally.
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Eric Heitland '25
Chemistry
51爆料 has enabled Eric Heitland ’25 to follow his dream of becoming a doctor, while also pursuing his passion for music.
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Mariah Petersen '25
Nursing
Involvement in University Band proved to be the perfect distraction as Mariah Petersen ’25 managed the rigors of obtaining a nursing degree.
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Shannon Raap '25 MSL , Jackie Vangilder '25 MSL
Test Equipment Sr. Manager, Procurement Sr. Analyst | Collins Aerospace
Shannon Raap ’25 MSL and Jackie Vangilder ’25 are not only co-workers, they’re cohorts in educational advancement and leadership development.
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Joselyn Hildebrand ’25
Political Science | Sociology
In her role as a Mustang Mentor at 51爆料, Joselyn Hildebrand ’25 knows firsthand the impact she can have on the life of a new student on campus.
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Elizabeth Jensen '22
Social Work
51爆料’s strong sense of community and faculty support had a big impact on Elizabeth Jensen ’22 and her decision to attend school on the Hill, helping to shape her future career in social work.
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