By Dr. Lisa Fanelli, Program Director of Health Science and Public Health, Associate Professor of Public Health The impact that the pandemic had on our daily lives is immeasurable. Aside from the protocols and policies that were influenced by COVID … Continue reading Goodwin University Receives the HRSA Grant to Foster a New Generation of Public Health Professionals
More important than book learning and technical skills alone, patient-centered care is something that most healthcare professionals must learn on the job. Developing the listening skills and compassionate nature required of many of these career paths takes most professionals years … Continue reading Goodwin’s Dental Hygiene Program Provides Oral Care to Those in Need
Today, 1 in 3 U.S. college students are going hungry, and not just hungry as in they are growing young adults with an appetite. These college students don’t have access to enough nutritious foods. According to the Hope Center for … Continue reading From Hunger to Hope: The Ann B. Clark Co-Op is Addressing Food Insecurity on Goodwin’s Campus.
Figuring out how to fund your education may feel more frustrating than earning the degree itself. There’s no doubt that higher education can be a considerable investment, but money doesn’t have to be a barrier to the future of your … Continue reading 10 Financial Tips for Adult Students Seeking an Affordable College Degree
All career go-getters know that it takes hard work to reach the summit of their professional goals. Dedication, concentration, devotion, motivation, and passion are core qualities of people who feel accomplished in their careers. While the most popular jobs today … Continue reading Top 4 Benefits of a Master’s Degree
Greater number of underrepresented students will cross the graduation stage and step into a waiting workforce The CT Health Horizons initiative is making an impact on the critical statewide workforce shortage by allocating $30.5 million to partner colleges and universities … Continue reading CT Health Horizons Grant to Goodwin University Creates New Access to Careers in Nursing
March 11 is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day — an opportunity to acknowledge the often-unsung professionals in funeral services. For those who’ve chosen a career in this important field, this is a time to reflect on why they … Continue reading Goodwin Celebrates National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day
by Robin Young-Cournoyer, Associate Professor, Goodwin University In 2019, Johnson and Johnson sponsored the inaugural SONSIEL Nurse Hackathon, the most inspiring conference I had ever attended, full of health care professionals who had innovative spirit and were looking to improve … Continue reading “Nursing Students Hackathon” Returns to Goodwin
On January 19, 2023, Goodwin University Veteran Coordinator Craig Jordan was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame along with 11 other distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service. The ceremony was … Continue reading Student Affairs’ Craig Jordan named to Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame
If you’re researching “how to choose a master’s degree in Connecticut” or if you’re questioning “is a master’s degree worth it,” — rest assured, the Constitution State is a spectacular place to earn a graduate degree and enter an excellent … Continue reading Why Get a Master’s Degree in Connecticut?
Robert LeGary Jr., Ed.D, Director, Master of Education program, and Diana LaRocco, Ed.D, Director of the Goodwin Institute for Learning Innovation, Dean, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Science Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based … Continue reading Goodwin University’s Advanced UDL Institute: How Five Senior Teaching Fellows Are Implementing UDL Principles
It’s easy to assume that all teachers are leaders. Teachers command attention from students, review pupil performance, and tackle hard conversations with learners and their parents. However, while leadership skills are essential to the teaching job description, teacher leaders have … Continue reading What Can I Do with a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership?
East Hartford, CT — Goodwin University has taken another step closer to its goal of reuniting East Hartford and surrounding communities to the Connecticut River. With the recent completion of Phase IV of the University’s walking trail plan, the public … Continue reading Phase IV of Goodwin University trail plan brings residents closer to the beauty of the Connecticut River
“It can happen to anyone.” -Marlene Harris Over 10 million adults experience domestic violence each year in the United States (Source). In 1999, Marlene Harris was one of those people. Today, Marlene considers herself a survivor and a thriver, but … Continue reading Surviving and Thriving: A Goodwin Alumna Shares Her Story of Overcoming Domestic Violence and Finding a Career in Human Services
When it comes to the question of “how to get into manufacturing,” the answer is simple: education and training. In order to succeed at something, you must dedicate time and effort to learning it. So, in order to successfully break … Continue reading How to Get into Manufacturing: A Guide
On September 22, 2022, Goodwin University was awarded a $1,500,000 grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In addition to helping provide equitable health care to people who are geographically isolated … Continue reading $1.5 M HRSA Grant Supports Goodwin Public Health Program
Are you an analytical, aspiring healthcare professional who does your best behind the scenes? Medical billing and coding (MBC) could be an optimal career option for you. Read this guide for: Answers to three frequently asked questions from medical billers … Continue reading How to Become a Certified Medical Biller and Coder [4 Steps to Success]
Higher education should be accessible for all who want to pursue it. As our communities and programs continue to assess ways to better achieve equality, we learn new solutions to old challenges. By combining availability, understanding, and education, we open … Continue reading What you need to know about Flexible Education