We are excited to launch our #WhyMoody series this semester, highlighting the dedicated academic advisors and career coaches at Moody College. Our staff is committed to helping #TEXASMoody students succeed during their time on the Forty Acres and beyond. Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor or career coach today to start planning for your future! Our first feature is Loren Cressler, associate director of the Career Center. Loren started at Moody College in March 2025 and has dedicated his time to building a dynamic new coaching team that meets the career needs of every student at the college. Loren has worked in higher-ed for nearly a decade. His educational career began while teaching English in Germany, and he moved to Austin, TX, to pursue his Ph.D. in English on the Forty Acres. He had a brief stint at Seattle University before returning to the University of Texas at Austin to work in professional development with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. “I ...