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
Goodwin University and LEARN, a regional educational service center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Sarah Burke of Manchester as Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Jessica Gomez-Bedosky of Woodbury as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, … Continue reading Goodwin University Magnet School System Fills Key Leadership Roles
Going to school, working, or doing both, takes a toll on your limited time and energy. Self-care has never been more important than at this stage in your life — protecting your health is critical in preventing burnout. Yet, despite … Continue reading Top Self-Care Tips for Busy College Students
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
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
There is no doubt that stress affects your body. In fact, high levels of stress can have a huge impact on your health. As a student-conscious college, Goodwin University does not want to see you slip through the cracks. Here … Continue reading 7 Ways Goodwin University Supports Student Wellness
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
Sometimes, 24 hours doesn’t seem like enough time in your day. Between school, personal commitments, and professional obligations, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the weight of expectations. The best way to avoid feeling burnt out is to become more … Continue reading 8 Game-Changing Tips for Managing Your Time
Working towards your degree isn’t just about developing and refining your technical and academic abilities — it is also about building upon your “soft skills”. Whereas the technical skills needed to perform a given job may vary by industry, soft … Continue reading 10 In-Demand “Soft Skills” to Impress Your Future Employer
Going to college can be expensive, and many students find themselves concerned about how to pay for college while trying to keep up with their personal financial responsibilities. Fortunately, work-study opportunities on college campuses can provide a solution to that … Continue reading How to Take Advantage of Work-Study Opportunities at Goodwin University
You deserve to love what you do. In the wake of a global pandemic and with the rising cost of living due to inflation, this may sound easier said than done. In addition, many of today’s most stable industries only … Continue reading Start Your Path Towards a Career You Love at Goodwin University
When searching for the right college in Connecticut, you’ll come across all sorts of options: public, private, small, online, hybrid programming, and so much more. Discovering which type of college or university is best for you will depend on your … Continue reading The Benefits of Going to a Private College in Connecticut
Goodwin ABSN student completes his degree while his wife undergoes cancer treatment As a young boy growing up in the Philippines, Mickel always wanted a career helping and caring for others. “When I was a kid, I wanted to be … Continue reading Mickel Grumo’s Story of Determination
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
College can be a big, and sometimes intimidating, investment. On average in the United States, annual college tuition costs can range between $10,000 and $40,000 for four-year institutions. However, the investment is well worth it. It’s estimated that the average, … Continue reading Investing in Yourself: How to Finance College Costs [Independently]
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
