Daniel Acuna has always wanted to talk to computers. Long before large language models, before Python and GPUs, he was a curious student in Chile trying to build a chatbot, without formally knowing how to program. “I thought I could interact with the computer,” he says. “And somehow, I got it to respond to a … Read more
When Professor Kendall Farnham agreed to teach in the online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering at Dartmouth, she knew it wouldn’t be easy. “How do we facilitate learning with desktop hardware when I can’t look over your shoulder and tell you that you plugged something in backwards and that’s why it’s smoking?” she laughs. … Read more
Tom Fail’s journey through higher education is deeply personal and rooted in a clear sense of purpose. With two degrees already under his belt and a successful career in Ed Tech, Tom explains why he made the decision to pursue his third degree credential. His story explains his personal connection to higher education and how … Read more
When New Jersey native Matthew Daiter enrolled in the University of Colorado Boulder’s online MS in Electrical Engineering program, he already had nearly a decade of real-world experience behind him. No undergraduate degree. No traditional academic trajectory. Just a “funky educational path,” a can-do attitude, and a career spent building and breaking boundaries in hardware … Read more
When Australia-based learner Ishpinder Kailey reflects on her journey—from teaching physical chemistry in India, to leading global R&D teams in Canada, and now co-founding her own advisory firm in Australia—her path tells a story of unwavering resilience, shaped by bold decisions, reinvention, and a deep commitment to education and personal growth. With a foundation in … Read more
Abijah Mashava’s journey began in Highfield, a small town in Harare, Zimbabwe, and has carried him across continents, into boardrooms, and through various roles in software and systems engineering. Today, he’s not only a tech founder and cloud consultant based in Central New York, but he’s also a proud graduate of the online Master of … Read more