Edupreneurism

The month of May has always been a memorable moment in time. Several sources note that the month of May is “likely named after Maia, the goddess…

Durable Evidence

We mentioned three years ago in our April Focus that “April showers will bring May flowers.” Unfortunately, today most of higher education…

Positive Persistence

A year ago when we published the March issue of Lawlor Focus, we headlined it with a phrase that’s often used this time of year: It is the…

Dislodging the Intractable

Tis the season again … and no doubt, one full of reflection. In many ways, December 2022 is another round of thinking back about the past three…

Sustaining Resilience

The NACAC Conference 2022 begins this week, and the theme is Resilience. It is definitely a relevant theme today for the people working in student…
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Turbulent Times

It’s August and the beginning of another year of uncertainty — but for many, simply turbulent times. Christopher Connell, independent…

Feeling the Heat of Uncertainty

We are in such interesting times. For so many people and especially those working in higher education—along with families and individuals considering…
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Worth Repeating

No question, these are interesting times for all of higher education—and for most individuals, personally and professionally. And while several…

The Importance of Reengagement

So often we hear the phrase, “April showers bring us May flowers.” For much of the country, there has been plenty of water shared this month…
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March Madness

As we all know, it’s March Madness season for men’s and women’s basketball. Throw in other winter sports competition along with state high…

Leadership Renewed

The month of February facilitates us thinking about those things that are strong emotional connections and definitely touch our hearts. And since…

The Lingering Shadow of Uncertainty

So many of us have been longing for 2022 to be a fresh start and a renewed opportunity to finally return to the highlights of living, working,…