Academic Affairs

"I learned to take initiative, make decisions and be accountable for my results. The biology department takes pride in preparing its students with the tools needed to succeed in any career they choose." Read more about Martinez's Salve experience.

Throughout his years at Salve, Mitchell, a native of Alberta, Canada, worked in reforestation and wildfire firefighting, attended the 2023 United Nations climate change conference in the United Arab Emirates, held leadership roles on campus, played on the men's ice hockey team and completed internships with NASA and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. He is now a graduate student at the University of Ottawa, pursuing a master's degree in environmental sustainability, and a junior economist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, the country’s government department that oversees national environmental policies and programs.

“Earning my Ph.D. in international relations from Salve was a transformative experience. The program was both intellectually challenging and highly structured, providing the support needed to develop advanced analytical skills and deepen my expertise in international relations. Faculty were not only knowledgeable but also highly attentive to my research interests, fostering an environment that encouraged critical thinking and meaningful scholarly engagement. This program equipped me with the skills and insights necessary to advance my career and pursue the opportunities I aspired to achieve. "

"Salve's integration of research with more comprehensive human condition disciplines helped prepare me for my job. A lot of the skills I developed were around the ability to advocate for humanities as a discipline. I enjoyed readings that were focused on why the sciences need humanities, as well as why we need to look at the philosophical and humanities lenses when considering technology." Read more about Shirley's Salve experience.