Global Good News: Excellence in Action


	MIU students in China send protective masks to 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 homeschooling 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 homeschooling. (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 counseling. (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)
	Transcendental Meditation leads to increased intelligence 29 December 2019 Transcendental Meditation (TM) produces changes in the brain which are positively linked to better mental functioning, and it reduces the effect of stress which has a damaging effect on mental functioning. (more)
	Biodynamic agriculture at MIU 24 December 2019 Emily Mauntel recently completed the nine-month Regenerative Organic Agriculture Certificate programme as part of her major in regenerative organic agriculture at Maharishi International University (MIU). (more)
	Researching higher states of consciousness 19 December 2019 Veda Jamoona is conducting research on the correlation between higher states of consciousness and neurophysiology by studying the brainwaves of individuals practicing the Transcendental Meditation programme. (more)
	MIU graduate is CEO of billion-dollar gaming company FunPlus 14 December 2019 Maharishi International University (MIU) graduate Andy Zhong co-founded the successful gaming company FunPlus and wants to make it of the top three interactive entertainment companies worldwide. (more)
	MIU student uses the power of storytelling to evoke emotions 9 December 2019 Ashia Freedeen is studying filmmaking at Maharishi International University (MIU) to fulfill her dream to tell uplifting stories that elicit an emotional response. (more)
	MUM's MS in Computer Science 2nd largest in USA 4 December 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) holds the number 2 spot for the number of master’s degrees in computer science awarded in the 2017-18 academic year in the USA. (more)
	Teaching and studying agriculture at MUM 29 November 2019 Tyler Wilfley is the assistant manager at the Maharishi University of Management (MUM) Student Farm, while he teaches a course on permaculture once a year and studies in the part-time MBA program in sustainable business. (more)
	Better grades, less stress, improved happiness 24 November 2019 Scientific studies and personal experiences show that the TM technique is having an important and beneficial effect on the brains of the students. (more)
	New issue of Journal of Math and Consciousness now available 19 November 2019 The new issue of the International Journal of Mathematics and Consciousness, a journal is dedicated to the mathematical description and understanding of consciousness, features articles by Dr Tony Nader and Dr Scharf. (more)
	Surviving and succeeding in a challenging career 14 November 2019 Kari Lindberg says that her Transcendental Meditation practice has helped her succeed in the stressful occupations of firefighter, K9 handler in a bomb squad, and medic. (more)
	MUM alumni's business featured in Amazon video 9 November 2019 Andrew Voskov's education at Maharishi University of Management inspired him to develop several health food products and start his own business. (more)
	MUM online program popular with students 3 November 2019 For the second year in a row, fall enrollment of new students in online programs has exceeded enrollment of new students on campus at Maharishi University of Management. (more)
	MUM student farm receives organic and biodynamic certification 29 September 2019 The Maharishi University of Management (MUM) student farm has met the standards US Department of Agriculture and is now certified organic. In addition, it recently received biodynamic certification. (more)
	The art of being silent 24 September 2019 Transcendental Meditation cultures our minds with silence until it is established as a permanent feature of our daily life—an effective antidote to the anxiety inherent in a non-stop noisy world. (more)
	Personal development and self esteem for success in education 19 September 2019 The Communiversity in Cape Town, South Africa has found that the practice of the Transcendental Meditation is an important tool to boost self-sufficiency and self-esteem of students. (more)
	Support for teaching and research at MUM 14 September 2019 After gladly accepting a position as art faculty in 2018, Sean Downey brought a wealth of experience as an artist, teacher, and curator to Maharishi University of Management. (more)
	Evolution and entrepreneurship 9 September 2019 Enrique Baker is following his dream to become an entrepreneur by pursuing an individualized major focusing on entrepreneurship at Maharishi University of Management (MUM). (more)
	Self-reliance and sustainability 4 September 2019 Maharishi University of Management student Angel Thordsen is enjoying an individualized major in business, focusing on entrepreneurship and sustainability. (more)
	Maharishi School ranks #1 in Iowa 30 September 2019 Maharishi School tops all other private schools in Iowa in five of six categories according to the website Niche.com, which ranks schools and colleges nationwide. (more)
	MUM online MBA class is treasured 26 September 2019 Diane Marie St. Ange appreciates many aspects of the Maharishi University of Management (MUM) Distance Education MBA degree online program, especially the live web conferencing with the on-campus MBA class. (more)
	Improving mental performance 21 September 2019 Regular practice of Transcendental Meditation has been shown to improve one’s mental performance, because it improves brain functioning and reduces the effects of stress. (more)
	The TM program for students 16 September 2019 The Transcendental Meditation (TM) program has numerous benefits for students, such as improved brain functioning, enhanced creativity and learning ability, increased self-esteem, and reduced anxiety. (more)
	Miss Iowa pursues PhD at MUM 11 September 2019 Shawn Brogan Diddy, Miss Iowa USA 1997, likes the PhD programme at Maharishi University of Management (MUM) because, she can work toward her professional goals while balancing her health and well-being. (more)
	Relief from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 6 September 2019 Research shows that the Transcendental Meditation programme can dissolve the stress that is at the root of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its related disorders. (more)
	Finance and personal growth 1 September 2019 Daniel Ayalew Belayis enjoys increasing his knowledge of business finance and personal development at Maharishi University of Management and wants to help others grow in this knowledge also. (more)
	Break the student stress cycle now 27 August 2019 Many published scientific studies verify the positive benefits the Transcendental Meditation programme brings to individual students, faculty, and their whole school. (more)
	MUM alumna publishes paper on national environmental responsibility 22 August 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) alumna Pia Fritsch, recently published a paper in World Futures: The Journal of New Paradigm Research on the transformation process necessary to become a sustainable society. (more)
	New online MFA in Creative Writing at MUM in 2020 17 August 2019 Next year Maharishi University of Management (MUM) will launch a low-residency MFA programme in creative writing with specialization options in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. (more)
	Study shows TM benefits for nurses 12 August 2019 A recently published study shows reduced “compassion fatigue” and burnout, and improved resilience in a group of nurses who practiced Transcendental Meditation technique. (more)
	New book explores secret of world-class performers 7 August 2019 A new book, titled World Class Brain, offers an easy-to-read account of the defining characteristic of world-class performers—an integrated brain—and how one can develop it. (more)
	MUM MBA team performs in 94th percentile on international business simulation 2 August 2019 One of the Maharishi University of Management (MUM) MBA teams, who recently participated in the Capstone online business simulation, achieved results better than 94 percent of the 1150 graduate-level teams worldwide. (more)
	Integrating Maharishi Vedic Science and human services 27 July 2019 Daniel Bramlett created an individualized degree, which he called Consciousness-Based Human Services, to integrate what he had learned about human services and psychology with Maharishi Vedic Science. (more)
	Third ChangeMakers event highlights entrepreneurship 22 July 2019 Maharishi University of Management held another successful ChangeMakers event, this time focusing on “How to Manifest Your Great Ideas.” (more)
	More and more celebrities support TM in education 17 July 2019 Many celebrities, who realize the benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM), endorse bringing the practice to troubled populations like at-risk school children. (more)
	Finding valuable learning opportunities 12 July 2019 Mirah Dumasia, who received the Outstanding Student Award from the College of Business Administration at Maharishi University of Management, has begun her professional career and plans start her own business in the future. (more)
	MUM professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship 7 July 2019 The many achievements of Maharishi University of Management (MUM) art professor Jim Shrosbree were recognized this April by the Guggenheim Foundation, which honored him with a 2019 Guggenheim Fellowship. (more)
	Emotional teenagers find relief with TM 2 July 2019 With Transcendental Meditation (TM) brainwaves become more settled, orderly and coherent, and this has a positive effect on emotions alleviating anxiety and depression. (more)
	Maharishi School student wins Hackathon 27 June 2019 Competing against six other teams in the University of Iowa High School Hackathon, Maharishi School 10th grader Shristi Sharma and a 9th grader from North Liberty High School took top honors. (more)
	MUM alumna: Magazine editor and feminist podcaster 22 June 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) graduate Donna Cleveland divides her time between creating multimedia content for Fairfield-based iPhone Life magazine and producing a feminist podcast for women. (more)
	Creative writing and community building 17 June 2019 Daniela Hillman Roble, Maharishi University of Management student in the Creative and Professional Writing programme, found that Transcendental Meditation helped her to be fully herself and express herself as a writer. (more)
	How to keep technology in balance by going deep 12 June 2019 Transcendental Meditation brings an inner balance that is often missing when one has too much high-tech in their life, and gives one a wider perspective—so one can enjoy tech without becoming addicted. (more)
	TM and total brain development 7 June 2019 At Maharishi School in Fairfield, Iowa, USA, students regularly practice Transcendental Meditation (TM) to unflold their full brain potential naturally. (more)
	MUM art students win scholarships to top graduate schools 2 June 2019 The three December graduates of Maharishi University of Management (MUM) MA in Studio Art will attend highly ranked MFA programmes this fall with full tuition assistance. (more)