About the USI MBA Program

Drawing upon nearly 20 years of law practice experience, Michael Meyer is a Florida-based attorney who also holds membership with the Indiana and Kentucky bar associations. Prior to earning his juris doctor from the University of Louisville, attorney Michael Meyer completed the MBA program at the University of Southern Indiana (USI).

Designed to help aspiring business professionals strengthen their technical, behavioral, and strategic skills, the USI MBA program consists of 10 graduate-level courses, all of which are taught by highly-educated and experienced faculty. The program can be completed entirely online or through a mix of online and in-class sessions. Moreover, because the school offers rolling admissions, students can select from six separate program start dates each year and complete the entire curriculum in twelve months. 

The 21 credit hours of core courses includes Marketing Strategies, Strategic and International Management, and Financial Management and Financial Markets, while students can choose from concentration areas such as data analytics, healthcare administration, and human resource management, among others. Prospective students are asked to demonstrate their foundational knowledge by completing accounting and finance quizzes before enrolling in the program.

New Study Links Aspirin to Increased Percentage of Cancer Survival

An attorney with nearly 20 years of legal experience, Michael Meyer is a dedicated philanthropist who supports charitable causes in Indiana. Outside of his work as an attorney and philanthropic efforts, Michael Meyer enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a cancer survivor.

While there is still no cure for cancer, scientists are routinely making discoveries to help assist with treatment and pain management. A recent study conducted by scientists at Cardiff University looked at the use of aspirin to increase chances of survival for those diagnosed with various forms of cancer. Researchers analyzed 71 different studies on the effects of the drug and compared survival rates of 120,000 cancer patients who took a low dosage of aspirin with 400,000 patients who didn't.

The results of the study suggested that colon cancer patients who took an aspirin per day had a 25 percent increase in chance of survival. Similarly, survival rates improved for individuals with breast cancer (20 percent) and prostate cancer (15 percent). This builds upon a 2016 Harvard study, which specifically found a link between aspirin usage and increased survival rates among those with bowel cancer.

The Shape of Water Takes Home Four Oscars in 2018

The recipient of an MBA from the University of Southern Indiana and a law degree from the University of Louisville, Michael Meyer works as an attorney in private practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When not fulfilling his attorney duties, Michael Meyer gives back to the community through his work with nonprofit groups, such as God’s Grill. Also an avid film buff, he tries to see as many new movies as possible in the theater.

One of the highlights of the year for movie fans and the larger film industry, the Academy Awards (known as the Oscars) have been presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since 1929. The 90th annual awards in 2018 was one of the most memorable in recent history, with numerous worthy actors and films in the running. Among other notable films from the previous year, The Shape of Water was expected to vie for top honors in several categories.

Directed by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water impressed audiences and critics for its genre-crossing story about a woman working in a secret research facility who falls in love with an amphibious man who is the subject of a research experiment. The film impressed the Oscar judges as well, as The Shape of Water took home four awards, including honors for Best Film and Best Director.

Three Nonprofit Groups Working in India

A graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Michael Meyer has worked as an attorney in private practice since 1999. A dedicated philanthropist in addition to his work as an attorney, Michael Meyer supports a range of charities that provide outreach to underserved communities in India.

Though India’s economy has grown at a rapid rate in recent decades, the country still suffers from areas of extreme poverty, widespread economic disparity, and regions with poor infrastructure, schools, and public health programs. Over the years, numerous nonprofit organizations and charities have stepped in to provide the people in these demographics with additional opportunities. Here are three of the largest:

Indian Development and Relief Fund (IDRF): Founded over 30 years ago, IDRF employs a strategy of funding local NGOs and nonprofit groups on the ground in India. IDRF guides programs and partnerships across a range of sectors, including education, women’s empowerment, and environmental initiatives. 

Helping Hands for India: This education-focused nonprofit group raises money to build schools, buy supplies, and hire teachers in underserved areas of India. Most recently, the charity funded the construction of a school in rural Pritamgarh that serves 300 students.

Association for India’s Development (AID): For more than 25 years, AID has provided funding, empowerment programs, and legislative advocacy in support of equitable development throughout India. The organization’s 36 chapters and more than 800 volunteers work on projects cutting across sectors, including agriculture, education, and health care.