The Constitution is the backbone of our government, its laws, and by extension, our society at large. This document is amazing, when you stop to think about it. A single relatively straightforward code serves as a fount from which all law and governmental power emanates. Its provisions cannot be overturned except by supermajorities in states and Congress. For only a few pieces of paper, its power has been profound.

Although she’s a Houston, Texas native, Dr. Wendy Conaway may greet you more naturally with a “bonjour” than a “howdy.” Graduating with a degree in French Studies in the late 70s gave her a deep love for both the language and the culture in France and opened her eyes to how there was much to explore in the world. 

In fact, Dr. Conaway was only 19 years old when she spent a year studying abroad and traveling the continent of Europe by train. Completely on her own, too. 

Daniel “Doc” Jacobs doesn’t give up. Ever. 

Whether running marathons or climbing mountains to help wounded veterans navigate the complexities of returning from combat, this retired U.S. Navy Corpsman and dedicated athlete isn’t one to back down from a challenge.

The fact that he’s an amputee doesn’t slow him down either.

One of the biggest obstacles facing professionals who want to pursue their earning power with a master’s degree remains the time it takes to earn one and whether or not doing so fits into their lifestyle.  As someone with a job, and possibly even a family to support, is getting a master’s degree online worth it? 

Pop culture is obsessed with crime fighters. Comic book superheroes, brainy British sleuths, tech-savvy forensic teams, and assorted other crusaders for justice all work tirelessly to protect the innocent and ensnare the guilty. While many of these shows are fictional, there’s no questioning their influence.

When discussing the role of special education in the United States, it’s important to note that special education is not something that exists in a single place.

Rather, special education is a multilayered system of support that incorporates parents, educators, school counselors and nurses, administrators, various specialists – occupational therapists and speech pathologists, among others – and even the transportation personnel that ensure students get to and participate in school safely. 

Between 2020 and 2021, nearly 900,000 master’s degrees were conferred, with the second highest number of them in the education field of study. But is a master’s degree in education worth it? In this blog, we take a look at what a Master of Arts in Education is, the skills you will learn in the program, the benefits of earning the degree, and what you can do with a master’s degree in education.

Your mastery of evolving technologies will carry you far during your career, provided you remain one step ahead of the curve. Professionals of every age and experience level know that tools, systems, and processes will shift with the changing winds of the tech industry. For that reason, it is imperative that you build a strong foundation of knowledge and capabilities so that you’re leading the next evolution, not falling behind it. 

From multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions to entry-level hires, business decisions are made every day based on the advice or evidence presented by data analysts. The demand for data is consistent across all industries, and as a career, data analysis can be your entryway into the company of your choice, if you possess the skills needed to effectively gather, organize, and understand information. 

Fueled by the retirement of the Baby Boomers, along with technology that’s changing the way patients are able to access diagnoses and treatments, the health care industry is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Those looking to break into the industry are finding opportunities beyond hospitals and HMOs.