Global Good News: Excellence in Action


	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 program, 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 programs this fall with full tuition assistance. (more)
	TM is a life-changing experience 28 May 2019 Courtney Thomas, who was released from prison for the third time in 2012, is now studying Maharishi AyurVeda at Maharishi University of Management and wants to become a teacher of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique. (more)
	Being fully engaged with life 23 May 2019 Savannah Boothe's experiences at Maharishi University of Management (MUM) have helped increase her awareness of her talents and true interests, and she is in the process of designing an individualized major focusing on communication, organization, and sustainability. (more)
	MUM President Hagelin meets with Nepal government top officials 18 May 2019 Earlier this year Maharishi University of Management (MUM) President John Hagelin was a keynote speaker at a three-day conference in Nepal, and he met with the Prime Minister, President and other top government officials. (more)
	MSAE student attending world’s largest international pre-college science competition 13 May 2019 This May, Maharishi School Senior Pranav Chhalliyil will be attending the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for his fifth consecutive year. (more)
	New study finds enhanced social-emotional learning 8 May 2019 A new study published in Education revealed that the Transcendental Meditation technique is a means to improve social-emotional learning and reduce student stress. (more)
	Student unfolds her talents creatively at MUM 3 May 2019 Maharishi University of Management student Lauren LeBritton has written, directed, and co-edited a 30-minute film that was nominated for the Iowa Motion Picture Association’s 2019 awards. (more)
	Tapping into the essential happiness within us 29 April 2019 The essence of who we are transcends our thoughts and emotions, our hopes and dreams: at our core we are pure love, pure happiness, pure bliss and we can experience that with Transcendental Meditation. (more)
	Living a life of purpose and service 23 April 2019 Maharishi University of Management alumnus Jesse Holubeck now has a computer support/repair business and has found an eco Wi-Fi solution that emits 90% less electromagnetic radiation. (more)
	Independence through agriculture and sustainable building 18 April 2019 Dylan Hanneman, a Maharishi University of Managment student in the Regenerative Organic Agriculture Programme, wants to teach others also to be self-sufficient throught the techniques he is learning. (more)
	MUM MBA students earn high scores in global simulation 13 April 2019 Two teams of students in the Maharishi University of Managment (MUM) accounting MBA program recently continued an extraordinary streak of accomplishments in the CAPSIM Capstone business simulations. (more)
	Joanna Plafsky is executive producer for award winning film 8 April 2019 Joanna Plafsky, a founder of Maharishi University of Management's David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts, was the executive producer of the film Skin, whose co-producers won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short. (more)
	MUM guest lecturer Peter Farrelly wins two Academy awards 3 April 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) guest lecturer Peter Farrelly won an Oscar for the Best Picture and also an Oscar for the Best Original Screenplay at the 2019 Academy Awards for his film Green Book. (more)
	Addiction: Prevention better than cure 29 March 2019 Transcendental Meditation can help people in their recovery from addiction, and also help them from getting addicted in the first place and become happy and healthy human beings. (more)
	New book: The Power of Transcendence 24 March 2019 Award-winning author Ann Purcell's third book, The Power of Transcendence: Growing in Love, Creativity, Health, and Happiness reveals how the experience of transcendence transforms all aspects of life from within. (more)
	Transforming health with Maharishi AyurVeda 19 March 2019 Health professionals Sarah and Steven Michaluk enrolled in Maharishi University of Management’s online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine, and their health improved from their application of the knowledge. (more)
	Event focuses on the effect of college on the brain 14 March 2019 Maharishi University of Management recently held its second "ChangeMakers" conference that explored the national epidemic of stress that can be overwhelming for college students in their pursuit of higher education. (more)
	Maharishi School student recognized for science achievement 9 March 2019 The Society for Science & the Public and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals have announced Maharishi School student Pranav Chhaliyil as one of the 300 high school seniors named as Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars. (more)
	New study shows students find relief from PTSD 4 March 2019 A new study has found that practising the Transcendental Meditation technique helps students cope with the post-traumatic stress disorder and depression that they may have. (more)
	MUM offers new track in Sustainable Energy 28 February 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) students now can enroll in a new sequence of six courses that will prepare them to work professionally in the field of renewable energy. (more)
	Study shows Transcendental Meditation helps to increase trust 23 February 2019 Research presented by Maharishi University of Management Professor Sabita Sawhney found that the practice of the Transcendental Meditation by people in business helps to increase trust. (more)
	Getting a Masters degree on the road 18 February 2019 Esther Fontaine, a commercial driver for 34 years, has been taking the Maharishi University of Management (MUM) online MA in Maharishi Vedic Science program while driving a truck across the USA for a year. (more)
	MUM alumna wins national award for innovation 13 February 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) alumna Jagruti Solanki received the 2018 Innovative Practitioner Award from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and CPA.com. (more)
	From software engineer to MBA at MUM 9 February 2019 Shiana Tea chose Maharishi University of Management (MUM) because it is ranked as one of the most valued online MBA programmes where she could gain managerial skills and enjoy practicing Transcendental Meditation. (more)
	MUM now offering MBA, Management PhD at university in Shanghai China 4 February 2019 Maharishi University of Management's graduate programs in management are now being offered in Shanghai, China, in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the oldest university in China. (more)
	The TM technique increases creativity 30 January 2019 The Transcendental Meditation technique allows anyone to effortlessly fathom deeper fields of their consciousness—tapping the wellspring of creative intelligence within. (more)
	Growing and making medicinal foods 25 January 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) alumna Jessica Hernandez is using the knowledge and skills she gained at MUM to build her own food business based on her experience in organic agriculture, culinary arts, and the healing properties of foods. (more)
	From corporate leader to student of Maharishi Vedic Science 20 January 2019 Rakesh Gupta enrolled in Maharishi University of Management to learn the prinicples of Vedic leadership in the Maharishi Vedic Science MA program, after enjoying a brilliant career in business. (more)
	MUM MS in Computer Science 5th largest in nation 16 January 2019 In the 2016–17 academic year, the Maharishi University of Management (MUM) MS in computer science was the fifth largest nationwide, according to latest official data compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics. (more)
	A truly happy New Year 12 January 2019 When the majority of us find a connection to the deepest aspect of ourselves—find an invincible peace within ourselves—the collective consciousness of our global family will be positively impacted. (more)
	MUM President honored with “Lifetime of Peace Award” 4 January 2019 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) President Dr John Hagelin received the David Lynch Foundation’s prestigious “Lifetime of Peace Award” during the Foundation’s 14th annual benefit gala in New York City. (more)
	Top journal publishes new study showing TM reduced PTSD 28 December 2018 Lancet Psychiatry, a top journal, that found that the Transcendental Meditation technique significantly reduced post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans compared to the standard treatment. (more)
	MUM inaugurates new solar array 23 December 2018 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) inaugurated its new 1.1-megawatt, five-acre solar array west of campus on December 14, after a ceremony and official launch by President John Hagelin. (more)
	The art of transformation 18 December 2018 Transcendental Meditation practitioner Jeroen Stok describes his art portraying the blossoming of a bud into a flower: 'That moment of transformation symbolizes your own self being expressed into the world'. (more)
	Enrolment in MUM online MA Programs continues growth 13 December 2018 The national trend is toward online learning, and Maharishi University of Management (MUM) is giving their best effort to meet the demand for gaining better access to their online courses. (more)
	Promoting Invincible Defence through science and music 8 December 2018 David Leffler is the executive director of the Center for Advanced Military Science at Maharishi University of Management (MUM), and has published articles worldwide on Invincible Defence Technology and the Transcendental Meditation programme. (more)
	MUM faculty publishes poem in leading literary magazine 3 December 2018 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) alumna and faculty member Nynke Passi recently published a poem in a prestigious magazine featuring literature and art by women. (more)
	MUM: Many students now designing their own major 30 November 2018 The Individualized Major, in which students design their own curriculum around courses offered by two or more academic departments, is now the most popular major at Maharishi University of Management (MUM). (more)
	New study shows improved emotional intelligence with TM 25 November 2018 A recently published study showed that school district staff who practiced the Transcendental Meditation technique for four months had significant improvements in emotional intelligence and perceived stress. (more)
	Applying Vedic knowledge to agriculture 20 November 2018 Jesse Bryant served in the US Army for five years and recently has been studying the application of Vedic knowledge to agriculture, while in the Sustainable Living programme at Maharishi University of Management. (more)
	Raising healthy, resilient & self-driven children 16 November 2018 Cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioural therapy, and case studies drawn from the thousands of kids and teens show that Transcendental Meditation is helpful for children. (more)
	Integrating spirituality and organizational leadership 12 November 2018 Recently an international organization that focuses on integrating spirituality and organizational leadership presented awards to three persons with ties to Maharishi University of Management (MUM). (more)
	TM allows a wellspring of creativity and problem-solving to emerge 8 November 2018 Mark Hess, a businessman and director/administrator in public relations and community affairs, says Transcendental Meditation (TM) helps him face challenging situations and achieve resolutions. (more)
	Applying Maharishi’s knowledge to the political sphere 3 November 2018 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) alumnus Kenichi Suzuki strives to follow Maharishi’s advice and maintain “purity of heart” and use his political career as a vehicle of service. (more)
	Sustainable entrepreneur 29 October 2018 Nicholas Pace is currently enrolled in the sustainable MBA program at Maharishi University of Management and is already working on educational entrepreneurial projects to empower the consumer. (more)
	TM helped me become a champion for change 24 October 2018 Jose Dominguez, Director of Development Partnerships at the League of Conservation Voters, found that Transcendental Meditation (TM) helped him think more expansively about the impact he wanted to have on the world. (more)
	Promoting a comprehensive system of health education 19 October 2018 Zara Colazio studied Maharishi AyurVeda at Maharishi University of Management (MUM) and is now helping to implement a new health curriculum at Maharishi School. (more)
	Feel more comfortable being yourself with TM 14 October 2018 Maharishi University of Management (MUM) alumna Carrie Walston says “When I came to MUM and started practicing TM (Transcendental Meditation) regularly, I noticed a huge change in my level of comfort being myself." (more)
	How to help students avoid stress 9 October 2018 Students who learn the Transcendental Meditation technique find their stress reduced and emotions balanced, as they unfold the full potential of their mind in a simple, natural way. (more)
	Bringing success to students in South Africa with TM 4 October 2018 Two compassionate insightful women Transcendental Meditation (TM) teachers in America are successfully bringing education, success and enlightenment to young people at risk in South Africa. (more)
	New reference guide summarizes 227 books by Maharishi 29 September 2018 Maharishi University of Management PhD alumnus Lee Fergusson has recently published a book that summarizes each of 227 books by, or attributable to, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, published between 1955 and the present. (more)
	TM is improving life for Zuni youth 24 September 2018 Carlotta Martza, a Zuni Language Arts Instructor on the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico, USA, opened the pathway of possibilities to introduce Transcendental Meditation (TM) to the Zuni youth and wants to become a TM teacher herself. (more)