Goodwin College Vice President for Advancement Brooke Penders had been momentarily confused when she listened to her children toss around the terms “props” and “no worries.” “Finally, it dawned on me that they were simply saying ‘thank you’ and ‘you’re … Continue reading “Props, No Worries” — Gratitude and Grace Mark Goodwin’s Spring Scholarship Recognition Reception
Goodwin College faculty member Linda Gilbert was among the area nursing professionals selected for the 2016 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing program, originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut as a collaborative effort to celebrate … Continue reading Linda Gilbert Selected for the 2016 Nightingale Award
If you are looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field, dental hygiene may be the right fit for you. It’s the career for students pursuing an associate degree in dental hygiene, and it has an expected 19 percent … Continue reading Hands-On Experience Earning an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
So you are thinking about going to nursing school. You are considering your many options for a nursing education, the types of degree programs you can pursue, and are now wondering what these different nursing schools can offer you. You … Continue reading What Can You Expect in Nursing School?
CT Mirror has published an opinion piece by Goodwin president Mark Scheinberg, entitled “The time has come for a Connecticut college credit bank.” The article was included in the CT Viewpoints section and posted on May 5, 2106. The time has come for a Connecticut college credit … Continue reading CT Mirror Publishes Mark Scheinberg Op-Ed
Goodwin College is among the companies and organizations selected as finalists for the 2016 Green Circle Sustainability Awards, a joint initiative of the Hartford Business Journal and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The Green Circle Sustainability … Continue reading Goodwin Named Finalist in 2016 Green Circle Sustainability Awards
On Saturday, June 4, Goodwin College will hold its 17th Commencement on the grounds of the main campus at One Riverside Drive in East Hartford. More than 450 graduates are expected to walk in the annual ceremony that celebrates their … Continue reading Goodwin College Hosts Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, June 4
Do you have a knack for number-crunching? Are you organized, punctual, and well-versed in today’s technologies? If so, a career in accounting or bookkeeping may be for you. As the economy recovers, the need for accountants grows. Skilled accounting professionals … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with an Associate Degree in Accounting?
For those looking to get into the medical field, medical assisting can be a stable and rewarding career. As a medical assistant, you work under the supervision of physicians and facilitate their practice in every respect. In Goodwin College’s medical … Continue reading 5 Medical Assisting Courses You’ll Definitely Want to Attend
Goodwin graduated 67 nurses as part of its 33rd graduating class on April 21, 2016. On April 21, 2016, friends, family, and future nurses packed the Goodwin auditorium to honor the hard work of the latest class of graduates from … Continue reading April 2016 Nurse Pinning Ceremony: Goodwin Celebrates 33rd Graduating Class
On April 14, 15 new dental professionals, who will devote their careers to caring for the smiles of others, were wearing some pretty impressive smiles of their own. Family, friends, and faculty gathered at the Goodwin College auditorium in East … Continue reading Goodwin Graduates First Dental Hygiene Class
On April 6, the inventors of the future got a chance to show their best ideas at the Goodwin College Business and Manufacturing Center in East Hartford. Young inventors and their families from across Connecticut showed off their inventions on … Continue reading Goodwin College Hosted Young Inventors as Part of the CT Invention Convention
Goodwin College students using the Nursing and Health Science lab at the Riverside campus will soon enjoy an enhanced learning experience thanks to a gift from the Petit Family Foundation. A $17,728 grant will be used for the purchase of … Continue reading The Petit Family Foundation Awards Grant to Goodwin
Manufacturing is the largest sector of the American economy. It stands at the center of our country’s success and contributes to many job opportunities throughout the United States. From retail to construction, transportation to utilities, the manufacturing sector is closely … Continue reading What is Green Manufacturing and Why is It Important?
If you’re preparing for your medical assistant certification exam in CT, here are some tips that could help you succeed! With healthcare careers in CT continuing to grow, the demand for certified medical assistants is ever on the rise. According … Continue reading Preparing for Your Medical Assistant Certification Exam? 3 Tips for Success
As part of Goodwin College’s Criminal Justice courses, students participate in a mock crime scene to learn firsthand what it’s like to be a forensic investigator. Criminal Justice is a highly specialized field, and its members must have the right … Continue reading Goodwin College’s Mock Crime Scenes: Learning Through Experience
On March 30, 2016, the Goodwin College Advancement team welcomed 200 guests to the Society Room in downtown Hartford to celebrate “Real Life, Real Women,” the third annual gathering created to raise support for scholarships for women at the College. … Continue reading Scholarship Event Recognizes Inspirational “Real Women” and Encourages Support
Talk to Dr. Len Walsh, Goodwin College’s program director for CNC Machining Training and Supply Chain & Logistics Management, for only a few minutes and it’s easy to get caught up in his enthusiasm for critical thinking, problem solving, and … Continue reading From Inspiration to Reality
