Recent Posts
Admitted Students
March 20, 2025
Hello Heller! Essence Smith’s Acceptance Story
Essence Smith tells the story of receiving her acceptance letter to Heller.
Research
March 04, 2025
Learning Beyond the Classroom with Research and Fellowships
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares how research and fellowship experiences enhance her time at Heller.
Student Perspectives
February 20, 2025
To Stay or Go: Practicum Decisions
Murray Dawson reflects on the process of choosing a practicum.
Academics
February 06, 2025
Fabiola’s First Semester Schedule
Fabiola Vega Prosper shares what her first semester at Heller looks like.
Research
January 30, 2025
Bringing Research to Life at Heller
Karen Azucena Alfaro discusses connections between integrative health in the news, in her research, and in the Heller community.
Academics
January 16, 2025
Tackling Tough Courses at Heller
Calah McQuarters shares the strategies that helped her to succeed in Applied Econometrics.
Student Perspectives
January 02, 2025
Letter to My Future Self (to read upon graduation): Karen Azucena Alfaro
Karen Azucena Alfaro reflects on how she hopes she'll feel when graduating and what she hopes to accomplish by that time
Admitted Students
December 26, 2024
From Puerto Rico to Heller: Finding Community in a New Place
Fabiola Vega Prosper tells us about the stresses and rewards of moving for grad school.
Student Perspectives
December 17, 2024
A Mellow Monday Morning with Murray
Murray Dawson shares how a mellow start to the week helps with a busy student schedule.
Student Perspectives
December 10, 2024
Reflections on my Letter to my Future Self
Calah McQuarters reflects on the letter she wrote to her future self back in 2022.
Academics
December 03, 2024
Karen’s Third Year PhD Schedule
Karen Azucena Alfaro shares what a semester looks like as a third year PhD candidate, and some of the unique learning opportunities at Heller.
Academics
November 26, 2024
Building Confidence and Community to Succeed in Tough Classes
Fabiola Vega Prosper shares her strategies for succeeding in challenging classes.