There are many different pathways to becoming a nurse, and the degree path you choose can affect the trajectory of your nursing career. To become a registered nurse today, the standard prerequisite is an associate degree in Nursing (ADN). However, … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between an ADN and BSN Program?
Goodwin University is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivienne Friday has been appointed dean of Goodwin University’s School of Nursing and Health Professions (NHP), effective November 6, 2023, having served as interim dean for the past year. With an Ed.D. … Continue reading Dr. Vivienne Friday Appointed Dean of School of Nursing and Health Professions
On Tuesday, November 7, Goodwin University will host Thanksgiving for All. A tradition in the Goodwin community, Thanksgiving for All is a holiday turkey drive held in cooperation with Connecticut Foodshare. Collecting donations from 7:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the … Continue reading Thanksgiving for All — Goodwin Partners with Connecticut Foodshare for our Annual Turkey Drive
On August 28, 2023, the 10 participants in cohort six of Goodwin University’s Entrepreneurial Network (ENet) program presented their “pitches” and received their small business start-up certificates. With 100 previous graduates, ENet is an 18-college credit program for underserved and … Continue reading Cybulski Cohort Earns Business Start-Up Status Through Goodwin University Entrepreneurial Program
Beginning on August 22, 2023, Elizabeth Horton Sheff will join the Goodwin University Magnet School System (GUMSS) as the Alumni Specialist, responsible for nurturing and broadening the district’s relationships with their alumni. Horton Sheff is known throughout the state as … Continue reading Elizabeth Horton Sheff to join Goodwin University Magnet School System
Any student or alumni can tell you that Goodwin University is a unique place. From the expert instruction of our faculty to our readily available support services, the Goodwin community goes above and beyond to cultivate an inclusive educational environment. … Continue reading Big Improvements, Small Adjustments — Stories from Goodwin’s UDL Fellows
How ENet Alumnus Brian Sullivan and Goodwin University Are Bringing New Possibilities to Park Street Over the past three years, Connecticut has experienced a significant shortage of Manufacturing professionals. In the field, approximately 11,000 open positions are currently waiting to … Continue reading Rewriting a Neighborhood Narrative
Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Matthew Peel as Assistant Director of Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin University and Meaghan Freeman as Assistant Principal of Riverside … Continue reading Goodwin University Magnet School System hires Peel and Freeman to support Connecticut River Academy and Riverside Magnet School
For your average student, it might be easy to overlook the unique perspectives that student-veterans bring to campus. One might even be misled into thinking higher education is easier for student-veterans — with a highly-developed work ethic and a versatile … Continue reading A Hub for American Heroes — How Program Coordinator Craig Jordan is Redefining Veteran Services
Honorary degree recipients and student speakers share passions for improving lives of others Guest speakers and student representatives are expected to follow common themes as they address the graduates, trustees, faculty, staff, families, and friends at Goodwin University’s 2023 Commencement … Continue reading Civil rights and service to the community, themes at Goodwin Commencement
Imagine for a moment that you lived somewhere remote. Your small town is surrounded by mountains — the nearest major hospital is hours away, and the only jobs that exist are retail jobs that pay little and offer few, if … Continue reading Discovering the Power of Compassion: Goodwin Nursing Students, Past and Present, Reflect on Appalachia Mission Trip
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