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New ENG 420 Class Encourages Students to Publish on Professional Levels

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 Sara Germain

by Randy Laist, Stephanie Lumbra, Nathan Milarch, Tabitha Opie, Angel Serrano, and Zach Zannoni “Even a guinea pig has a story to tell,” explains Zach Zannoni. Over the summer, Zach, a Goodwin College student pursuing a degree in Professional Studies, participated as… Read more...

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Choosing a Specialized vs. General MSN Degree

July 5, 2019 Sara Germain

To become a nurse is a great choice. When you put your mind to committing to the nursing profession, you’re setting yourself up for competitive pay, rewarding work, and a lifelong career path. The sense of responsibility that you sign up for… Read more...

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How Do On-Campus and Online Master’s Degrees Differ?

July 3, 2019 Sara Germain

Colleges throughout the world have embraced and adopted different learning formats, to be able to meet students’ varying needs and lifestyles. For advanced education, the most common options for grad students are on-campus and online master’s degrees. Which learning format is the… Read more...

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What an Accelerated Accounting Degree Can Mean for Your Career

July 1, 2019 Sara Germain

You love solving puzzles. You are organized. You like working with people. You also have a knack for number crunching, and keeping your finances straight. Sound familiar? You may have a calling to enter the accounting profession. Before you dive in, however,… Read more...

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Goodwin’s ECAMP™ Preparing State High School Students for Futures in Manufacturing

June 28, 2019 Sara Germain

It’s not often that students beg to attend class after their peers have already been dismissed. But students from the Hartford Public School system who participated in the inaugural cohort of Goodwin College’s Early College Advanced Manufacturing Pathway (ECAMP™) requested special permission… Read more...

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How to Become a DEA Agent

June 28, 2019 Sara Germain

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) needs strong and capable agents to help protect the nation – and its citizens – from dangerous and illegal drug trafficking. Do you have what it takes? The DEA is one of the most recognized and… Read more...

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The Versatile Value of a Leadership Bachelor’s Degree

June 27, 2019 Sara Germain

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams Many believe that certain people are natural-born leaders. You may feel like a leader at heart, but it takes… Read more...

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Becoming a Machinist: Do You Have What it Takes?

June 24, 2019 Sara Germain

Take a minute to look around you. Almost every object you see – whether that be a computer, a car, or a coffee machine – contains parts that are created by a machinist. Machinists work in manufacturing, setting up and operating a… Read more...

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7 Business Administration Courses You Don’t Want to Miss

June 21, 2019 Sara Germain

There’s no denying the simple fact that a career in business can help you reach your goals. Whether you dream of starting your own small business, or want to climb the corporate ladder, you will certainly benefit from taking the business path.… Read more...

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Funeral Service Education Requirements in Connecticut

June 20, 2019 Sara Germain

Planning a funeral involves a lot of detail – organizing transportation, filing legal documents, selecting religious officials and rituals, the list goes on. All the while, families arranging these end-of-life services are filled with grief and emotion. They need someone to ease… Read more...

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Advancing an ADN to BSN Degree

June 19, 2019 Sara Germain

Nurses are, without a doubt, the heart of our healthcare system. As Diplomat Dag Hammarskjold once said, “Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.” Whether you are a nurse who has… Read more...

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Connecticut River Academy Celebrates Diversity of Thought at Graduation Ceremony

June 19, 2019 Sara Germain

Before a cheering audience of friends and family, the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College Class of 2019 celebrated their diversity, their struggles, and their overwhelming success at the seventh annual commencement exercises on Thursday, June 13. “We all have many different… Read more...

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5 Advantages of Pursuing an MS in Leadership Online

June 18, 2019June 19, 2019 Sara Germain

Our busy lifestyles today play by different rules than even five, or ten, years ago. Multitasking is no longer just a skill; it’s an expectation! Family members, employers, friends, colleagues – regardless the relationship, the standard is the same. From your closest… Read more...

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3 Types of Professional Payroll Certification (and How to Get Certified)

June 17, 2019 Sara Germain

Just like its employees, payroll is a critical element to any business or organization. Simply put, employees need to get paid – and someone needs to make that happen. That’s where a payroll specialist comes in. Payroll specialists prepare and process employee’s… Read more...

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What is an MSN Degree?

June 14, 2019 Sara Germain

As with any profession, the proper education is key to either getting your foot in the door somewhere, or advancing within a specific industry. For a nurse, the most common educational degree programs that one can pursue are an Associate Degree in… Read more...

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Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Law Enforcement Degree?

June 12, 2019 Sara Germain

If you are looking for an exciting career that involves serving and protecting the public, you may be interested in a career in criminal justice. Perhaps you are new to the field and exploring your options. Or, you are a seasoned law… Read more...

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Danny Glover Encourages Graduates to Preserve Humanity, Build a Spirit of Generosity

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 Sara Germain

The graduates of the Goodwin College Class of 2019 celebrated amidst cheers, screams, and words of fierce encouragement during Saturday’s commencement ceremony. This year’s ceremony was the first presided over by newly appointed provost Dr. Danielle Wilken and included the very first… Read more...

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What Do Public Health Professionals Do, Exactly?

June 10, 2019 Sara Germain

Public health professionals have one of the most important jobs out there: they work to keep people and communities safe, healthy, and away from suffering. If you have a passion for helping people, and desire a true change-making career, the public health… Read more...