Veterans Articles

“While I was attending school for my bachelor’s degree, I was active duty and forward deployed on a small ship based in Japan,” states Dr. Greg Bishop. “This means that our ship was underway more than we were in port. Without Trident’s flexibility and understanding, I would have never been able to complete the program.” […]

When I began my educational journey, I made a conscious decision to have a mindset of constant self-evaluation in regard to mind, body, and spirit. I had a desire to encompass and showcase this holistic health approach as I truly believe in a healthy work-life balance. Since I knew I would be tested along the […]

There’s no stopping someone who is curious, hungry for knowledge, and determined to succeed. Among graduates through the University’s nearly 21-year history, Jonathan occupies a unique place unmatched by any other alum – he holds four masters degrees from Trident. It wasn’t just a love of learning that drove Jonathan, it was a mix of […]

The military experience stretches far beyond the soldier in uniform – it encompasses his/her spouse, children, friends, families, and local communities. Each TDY, deployment, and temporary duty assignment has ripple effects that shifts a greater burden onto those at home, which presents challenges for the military spouse hoping to make strides in his or her […]

In the film Failure to Launch, the lead character has trouble succeeding because of his fear of failure. He is afraid to take the first step. In the movie, while this fear is portrayed in a comical way, there are many things that we can learn from him so we can succeed in our everyday […]

As I look, some of the most important lessons I’ve learned, whether it’s been as a leader, family member, or educator, have been on how to communicate properly. Years ago, when I was a developing as a young leader, I remember looking at a problem and then issuing guidance with my soldiers in a raised […]

The final installment of our discussion on a successful transition from the military will focus on service. People join the military for many different reasons (benefits, security, service to nation, etc.), but the one thing we almost always leave with is serving something bigger than ourselves. That culture simply doesn’t dissolve because we leave the […]

Richard Van Wey believes that the Bachelor of Science in Leadership (BSL) degree will impact his life tremendously. “After 22 years of active duty service and another 10 years as a contractor working closely with active duty military, it has been frustrating that I have been unable to effectively apply the leadership skills that were […]

Success shouldn’t be viewed as just an endgame; it’s about how you think, how you plan, and how you respond to challenges. You must be proactive in your thinking and planning. This will greatly increase your chances of success. You need to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, then you plan to […]

There is always an opportunity to pursue your education goals. Whether it’s obtaining a bachelors, masters, or even a doctoral degree, as a student you continue to gain knowledge and succeed academically. Students who continue learning have their own motivations to do so, and with some hard work, they can make anything possible. Jacqueline Hauck […]