Global Good News: Excellence in Action


	Changing the trajectory of young lives 22 February 2021 Professor Maria Perser would like to bring the benefits of Transcendental Meditation to as many students as possible to change the trajectory of their lives. (more)
	Dive into yourself, a source of inspiration 16 February 2021 Maria Di Donna, a musician, singer, and songwriter, shares the amazing benefits she has experienced from her practice of Transcendental Meditation. (more)
	At MIU career training and personal development go hand in hand 10 February 2021 Maharishi International University graduates in the Master’s in Software Development are equipped with software development skills—along with increased creativity and stress-reduction from their Transcendental Meditation practice. (more)
	Being more awake to kindle the imagination 4 February 2021 James Shrosbree, Professor of Art at Maharishi International University (MIU), says that Transcendental Meditation helped him be more awake and see the world in ways to kindle his imagination. (more)
	Enlivening the basis of health and success 29 January 2021 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Founder of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) programme, explained the importance of the twice daily TM practice in a 1973 talk in Santa Barbara, California, USA. (more)
	Producing uplifting media 23 January 2021 Jessica Matschiner is earning a bachelor’s degree in cinematic arts and new media at Maharishi International University, and aims to help others to live their best selves. (more)
	Pursuing a MBA in Sustainable Business at MIU 17 January 2021 Chad Hays, who is studying studying entrepreneurship and sustainable business at Maharishi International University (MIU), already has a MD, a master’s in public health degree and a law degree. (more)
	From family videos to documentaries 11 January 2021 Maharishi International University student Zaria Spell has an ambitious plan to write a memoir and produce a documentary on African American heritage, including her own family, before she graduates. (more)
	TM gives one an underlying base of happiness in life 6 January 2021 Musician, author, and actor Ian Fowles has found benefits in all areas of his life from his daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. (more)
	Turning life into art 30 December 2020 Maharishi International University student Candice Rankin has an eclectic mix of personal and professional backgrounds she can draw on in the BFA in creative writing programme. (more)
	New book on consciousness and quantum theory 23 December 2020 Former Maharishi International University Professor Robert Boyer has a new book that offers a holistic interpretation of quantum theory, based on recent advances from physics, consciousness studies and Vedic Science. (more)
	How to do the right thing 16 December 2020 The key to effortless right behaviour is an awareness of our deep connection to everyone and everything, so our behavior spontaneously reveals and reflects our connectedness. (more)
	Training 10,000 software engineers in Mongolia 11 December 2020 Maharishi International University alumna Shagai Nyamdorj has founded a school in Mongolia that teaches students programming skills, and he wants 10,000 youngsters to become software engineers. (more)
	Teaching TM from coast to coast 5 December 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) alumna Olivia Lopez loves teaching Transcendental Meditation (TM), and has taught in San Diego, Beverly Hills, Orlando and Tampa. (more)
	Venezuelan artist says TM is essential for his work 30 November 2020 MIU alumnus Edgard Camacho say that his daily Transcendental Meditation (TM) practice is essential for his work, as it helps him stay attentive, centered and focused. (more)
	New book: The Coherence Effect 24 November 2020 A new book, The Coherence Effect: Tapping into the Laws of Nature that Govern Health, Happiness, and Higher Brain Functioning, illustrates a profound law of nature governing health and human development—coherence heals. (more)
	TM—a helpful tool during this pandemic 17 November 2020 Krista Kim, a a contemporary artist, has experienced that Transcendental Meditation (TM) is an invaluable tool with benefits on many levels that support living a creative, fulfilling life. (more)
	MIU alumna opens vegan restaurant to support animal rights 12 November 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) alumna Cheyanne Holliday is the founder of PEACE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting compassion towards animals, and is also owner of a vegan restaurant that supports her nonprofit. (more)
	TM and the teenage brain 5 November 2020 Well-controlled studies on teens practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique have shown that TM increases orderly, coherent brain functioning with positive effects on the teens' behaviour. (more)
	What do teens think of TM? 30 October 2020 Teens describe the experience of their practice of Transcendental Meditation(TM) and explain how it has made a difference in their lives. (more)
	When teenage girls meditate 22 October 2020 There are many benefits for teenagers who practice the Transcendental Meditation technique, including increase happiness and calmness, balanced hormones, more orderly thinking, and reduced PTSD and ADHD symptoms. (more)
	MIU alumnus exploring the permanence of structures 15 October 2020 Christopher Smith's studies at Maharishi International University (MIU) rekindled his love of art, and his dream to become an artist blossomed into his current career in the art world. (more)
	MIU MBA team ranks in top 1% in world competition 9 October 2020 Maharishi International University’s MBA teams performed exceptionally well again in the international Capsim Capstone business simulation, with one team finishing in the 99th percentile. (more)
	Meditation improves academic performance, at every school level 2 October 2020 Research on the effects of Transcendental Meditation in different age groups has found that all students, no matter what their age, benefit from the technique and have higher achievements than control groups. (more)
	Pursuing a healthy lifestyle and practice 27 September 2020 Dominique Ragland enjoyed a healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle at Maharishi International University (MIU) while getting her bachelor’s degree in Ayurveda Wellness and Integrative Health. Now she wants to open her own clinic. (more)
	Anxiety, genetics, and you 20 September 2020 Research has shown that Transcendental Meditation can encourage the expressions of genes that create a dramatic reduction in anxiety. (more)
	New book on how to create a world-class brain 13 September 2020 A new book, titled World-Class Brain: the Edge that Helps Peak Performers Succeed and How You Can Develop It, reveals the relationship of brain integration to peak performance. (more)
	MIU alumnus—the entrepreneurial manager 8 September 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) alumnus Gareth Wallace likes working for companies that add value to people's lives and finds that Transcendental Meditation helps him deal with the pressure of business. (more)
	Promoting equity for all students 3 September 2020 Emily Torres, who recently received the Outstanding Student Award at Maharishi International University, is researching systems that make all young people feel included, regardless of disability, race, or culture.(more)
	TM is a rapid, side-effect way to reduce depression 27 August 2020 Transcendental Meditation (TM) can be used along with the standard treatments to accelerate the return to a happy, successful and progressive life. (more)
	Integrating health and personal development 20 August 2020 Heather Carlisle, a licensed cosmetologist and massage therapist, created an individualized major at Maharishi International University that integrated health and personal development. (more)
	Growing through supporting others 14 August 2020 David Samuel from India was an outstanding student in the MBA Accounting programme at Maharishi International University and now is working to help the small company, Ideal Energy, grow. (more)
	Patricia Saunders publishes book on the Maharishi Effect 9 August 2020 Patricia Saunders PhD coauthored the book An Antidote to Violence that examines 20 peer-reviewed studies of the Maharishi Effect and how it reduces societal tensions. (more)
	Multimedia artist enjoying career success and TM 4 August 2020 Successful multimedia artist YiZhou takes time out daily for the practice of Transcendental Meditation (TM) and feels TM would be beneficial for all age groups. (more)
	MIU student inspired by Maharishi's knowledge 31 July 2020 In less than two years after arriving at Maharishi International University, Alafair Turner learned advanced TM programmes, became a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation technique, and graduated as salutatorian. (more)
	New study shows brain changes associated with reduced stress 25 July 2020 A recent study found that Transcendental Meditation was associated with increased connectivity in the brain, as well as reduced stress, depression and anxiety. (more)
	Practicing TM together helps create a better world 20 July 2020 When 1% of a population practices Transcendental Meditation and its advanced techniques together in a group, there is a resulting positive change in the environment in the direction of a more orderly and harmoniously functioning society. (more)
	Family time during the pandemics 13 July 2020 Transcendental Meditation reduced the stress that families were feeling due to the restricted living situation, during the coronavirus quarantines, and resulted in increased harmony. (more)
	MIU student goes from from architect to software developer 8 July 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) student Mohamed Alfidil Hassan from Sudan is studying software development because it offers great job opportunities. (more)
	How Transcendental Meditation helps you recover from heartache & trauma 3 July 2020 Transcendental Meditation has a healing effect on the body and can be emotionally uplifting, as one unlocks the tranquility beneath the tempestuous surface of the mind. (more)
	Signs of women’s rising influence in the world 28 June 2020 There are many signs of women everywhere naturally rising in consciousness and empowering one another to step up and create a better world in all spheres of life. (more)
	Innovative education for meditating girls aged 10-16 22 June 2020 Girls, who have learned Transcendental Meditation (TM), can take the amazing online course Ties to the Universe to gain an understanding and experience of their connection with natural laws. (more)
	Top 10 tips for creating a balanced teenager 17 June 2020 It’s important to understand and empathize with what teens are going through, and this blog gives some helpful tips from Ayurvedic Health that help bring balance to a teen's life. (more)
	Helping teens grow in times of crisis 12 June 2020 Young adults, who are experiencing challenges while observing the coronavirus quarantine protocol, find that Transcendental Meditation helps them achieve inner growth and break boundaries. (more)
	MBA students at MIU receive scholarships for CMA Exam 7 June 2020 The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) recently awarded prestigious scholarships to nine Maharishi International University (MIU) students to facilitate passing the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams. (more)
	Integrating creativity and wellness 2 June 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) student Jessica Mauro wants to facilitate people’s healing through an integrative process of mind/body medicine and empower them to work towards their health goals. (more)
	The Transcendental Meditation technique develops the brain of high performers 28 May 2020 Research by Drs. Harung and Travis has found that the Transcendental Meditation technique is by far the most effective way to develop greater brain integration. (more)
	MIU students in China send protective masks to the MIU Fairfield campus 23 May 2020 When Chinese students heard about Maharishi International University’s need for personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several of them kindly donated 1000's of masks. (more)
	MIU student film to document Ethiopian student's reunion with family 18 May 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) students will make a documentary film of MIU student Buay Riek's reunion (after a 21 year absence) with his family in Ethiopia. The film will explore the challenges faced by refugees. (more)
	TM helps home schooling go more smoothly during the pandemic 13 May 2020 Susan Linden, a former school psychologist (and mom of two) from New Jersey, points out how Transcendental Meditation can help everyone in a family have a positive experience with home schooling. (more)
	Skyrocket to higher consciousness 8 May 2020 The TM-Sidhi Programme accelerates you towards the realisation of your full potential, the state of enlightenment. (more)
	Enlivening black history at MIU 3 May 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) student Ethel Paris introduced and helped organize the African American Culture Series, the first African American celebration at MIU. (more)
	MIU alumnus builds vastu housing in Indonesia 28 April 2020 Maharishi International University's (MIU) alumnus Almar Meijles recently completed the construction of a small Maharishi Vastu campus in Indonesia for the NextGen Purusha program. (more)
	TM clears clutter from the brain 23 April 2020 Josh Hasty, an award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and musician, says that the Transcendental Meditation technique TM technique definitely helps him reach his goals. (more)
	ComPro students express appreciation for MIU 18 April 2020 In a recent survey, students graduating from Maharishi International University's (MIU) Computer Science programme praised the high quality of education and personal growth they experienced. (more)
	MIU student creates first detailed COVID-19 map for Brazil 13 April 2020 Edgar Endo, a student in Maharishi International University’s Master’s in Computer Science Programme, recently created a Web page that tracks coronavirus cases in his home country of Brazil. (more)
	Reduce stress with the Transcendental Meditation technique 8 April 2020 Studies have shown that the physiological response during Transcendental Meditation(TM) is the opposite of the body’s stress response. (more)
	The Transcendental Meditation technique improves immunity 3 April 2020 Transcendental Meditation technique enhances both mental and physical health, resulting in a beneficial modulation of the immune system. (more)
	Nurturing the writer within 28 March 2020 Since coming to Maharishi International University, Elizavet Carranza has been inspired to pursue a major in creative and professional writing and a minor in cinematic arts and new media. (more)
	MIU student in software development programme is competitive ballroom dancer 23 March 2020 Sophia Blitz, student in Maharishi International University’s new Master’s in Software Development Program, has focused on competitive dancing and currently gives dance lessons. (more)
	Supporting native youth 18 March 2020 Lilia Kingbird of the the great Comanche Nation of Oklahoma is pursuing an individualized major at Maharishi International University (MIU) and plans to get a graduate degree in social work and drug and alcohol counselling. (more)
	MIU student secures internship at CERN, world’s top physics lab 13 March 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU) student Olivia Seidel is one of ten students nationwide who will study this summer at CERN, the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, in Switzerland. (more)
	Peaking into spiritual development 8 March 2020 Spiritual development is the birthright of everyone and through Transcendental Meditation we naturally unfold the transcendent wholeness within—the spiritual essence of life. (more)
	Exploring one's multifaceted creativity at MIU 3 March 2020 During his time at Maharishi International University (MIU), Jeremy Erdman explored many of his creative interests, including photography, videography, architecture, industrial design, and graphic and Web design. (more)
	Ugandan family to send five sons to MIU 27 February 2020 When Edwin Bwambale praised Maharishi International University (MIU) to his parents in Uganda, they decided that all of their five sons should attend MIU. (more)
	MIU math professor proves wholeness is “indestructible” 22 February 2020 In his paper “Indestructibility of Wholeness,” Maharishi International University (MIU) Professor Paul Corazza proves that the Wholeness Axiom survives all transformations of the universe. (more)
	New study shows major benefit for cardiovascular patients 17 February 2020 A new study has found that patients with coronary heart disease greatly benefited from the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique, which increased blood flow to the heart. (more)
	Welcoming new challenges 12 February 2020 David Ford, a paramedic and combat veteran of the US Navy, is happy that he decided to make a career change and study sustainable living at Maharishi International University. (more)
	MIU’s MBA in Sustainability ranked #5 in nation 7 February 2020 Maharishi International University (MIU)’s online MBA in Sustainability recently received a #5 ranking nationwide by Intelligent, an organization that ranks degree programmes. (more)
	Studying and practicing ayurvedic prevention 2 February 2020 Maharishi International University student Henry Ortiz from Columbia is pursuing training in natural health and prevention, while incorporating many of the daily ayurvedic preventative measures in his life. (more)
	New study finds improvement in major risk factor for heart failure 28 January 2020 A new study found that the Transcendental Meditation technique helps to prevent left ventricular hypertrophy, which can lead to chronic heart failure and death. (more)
	Supporting veterans education 23 January 2020 Melanie Telego, an army veteran, feels that many former military service members would enjoy the same benefits she has experienced at Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa. (more)
	MIU student enjoys personal and professional growth 18 January 2020 Shareen Joseph feels that her experiences at Maharishi International University have facilitated both her personal and professional growth, giving her skills to make a living. (more)
	At MIU consciousness matters 13 January 2020 At MIU, students connect each discipline with their own innermost self—pure consciousness. This direct experience makes learning much more relevant and satisfying. (more)
	Teaching and studying Maharishi AyurVeda at MIU 9 January 2020 Michael Olmstead, a doctor of dental surgery, plans to develop a dental component for the MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine Program at Maharishi International University (MIU). (more)
	Holistic, Consciousness-Based Education in Thailand 4 January 2020 Dhammajarinee Witthaya School, the first Buddhist boarding school in Thailand, has seen great improvements in the students since they have introduced the Transcendental Meditation technique. (more)

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