Goodwin University Hosts 12th Annual Summer Clambake to Support Student Scholarships
Goodwin University has announced details for its upcoming 12th Annual Summer Clambake and Auction, one of the school’s signature scholarship fundraising events for students with demonstrated financial need. On Friday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m., under a party tent on … Continue reading Goodwin University Hosts 12th Annual Summer Clambake to Support Student Scholarships
Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Elizabeth Deegan
By Elizabeth Deegan, First-Year Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator I am proud to identify as a first-generation college student. I was the first person in my family to complete a bachelor’s degree, with the intention of moving directly into my master’s … Continue reading Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Elizabeth Deegan
Top 15 Non-Bedside Nursing Jobs Where You Can Make a Difference
Bedside nursing is rewarding, sure, but it’s also physically and emotionally demanding. Long shifts, high patient loads, plus the intensity of clinical care. As a registered nurse, you may be up late after a long shift, wondering, “Are there jobs … Continue reading Top 15 Non-Bedside Nursing Jobs Where You Can Make a Difference
How Much Do X-Ray Technicians Make? Salary Information
If you’ve ever broken a bone, battled pneumonia, or simply kept up on your bi-annual dental exams, you’ve had an X-ray before. X-rays are fast, painless, radiographic images that help healthcare providers visualize and diagnose internal conditions. And behind every … Continue reading How Much Do X-Ray Technicians Make? Salary Information
Do Employers Take Online Degrees Seriously?
If you are considering earning your degree online, you may be wondering how it may impact your ability to get hired. If you’re pondering, “Do employers take online college degrees seriously?” Or, “Are online degrees respected by employers?” You’re not … Continue reading Do Employers Take Online Degrees Seriously?
How to Secure Financial Aid for Nursing School
Nurses are vital to our healthcare system, but it’s no easy road to becoming one. If you’re considering a career in nursing, you may also be considering the financial investment of a nursing degree. As a nurse, you’ll work in … Continue reading How to Secure Financial Aid for Nursing School
EKG and Phlebotomy Training Guide
If you are considering a healthcare career, developing hands-on clinical skills is one of the best ways to get started. Two important technical skills that many healthcare professionals begin with are electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring and blood sample collection (phlebotomy). Because … Continue reading EKG and Phlebotomy Training Guide
Online Healthcare Degree Guide
Healthcare touches the lives of nearly every individual in the United States, as there is a constant need for medical, emotional, and physical care. Every day, babies are being born in hospitals, children are getting sick or breaking bones, adults … Continue reading Online Healthcare Degree Guide
Build a Strong Resumé — Anytime, Anywhere — with VMock
Your education is about more than earning a degree — it’s about preparing for your future career. That’s why Goodwin is excited to offer a new career tool for students and alumni: VMock. VMock is an online resumé and cover … Continue reading Build a Strong Resumé — Anytime, Anywhere — with VMock
Is Radiology Tech a Good Career (and Why)?
Radiologic technology, also known as radiography, plays a critical role in healthcare. It is foundational to the discovery and diagnosis of many conditions, including broken bones, internal injuries, blockages, infections, and chronic conditions like cancer. Surprisingly, though, many people don’t … Continue reading Is Radiology Tech a Good Career (and Why)?
Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Rafael Osés
By Rafael Osés, Assistant Professor of English My parents emigrated from Cuba in the mid-1950s and early 1960s, respectively. When they arrived in the United States, they had to learn a new language and adapt to a new culture, and … Continue reading Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Rafael Osés
Patient Care Technician Classes to Prepare for Your Career
Patient care technicians, also known as patient care assistants or associates (PCAs), are essential members of the broader healthcare team. As their title implies, these professionals spend their workdays tending to patients in need. They provide fundamental and functional care … Continue reading Patient Care Technician Classes to Prepare for Your Career
Choosing the Best Online Mortuary Science School: A Guide
Mortuary science. While the subject might sound dark and drab at first read, it is actually a deeply hands-on and compassionate profession. And because of the intimate nature of the work, it’s natural to wonder: Can I really learn this … Continue reading Choosing the Best Online Mortuary Science School: A Guide
Guide to Entry-Level Nursing Programs
Nurses are hard-working, compassionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. In this profession, every working hour is pledged to helping the sick, the injured, the weak, and the recovering as they heal and get back on their feet. … Continue reading Guide to Entry-Level Nursing Programs
The Benefits of College Certificate Programs
There is no denying the value of higher education. Research consistently shows that college leads to lower unemployment rates and greater lifetime earnings than a high school education alone. However, standards have shifted over the years. Taking the traditional college … Continue reading The Benefits of College Certificate Programs
A Guide to Metrology Technician Certification
From aerospace components to medical devices, even the smallest miscalculation can have serious consequences. That is why trained and certified metrology specialists are in such high demand. Metrology technicians are masters of measurement. They are responsible for ensuring that manufactured … Continue reading A Guide to Metrology Technician Certification
Goodwin University to Host Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Partnership with NAACP Million Jobs Campaign
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Goodwin University will host an Advanced Manufacturing Summit on its East Hartford campus in collaboration with the CT NAACP Million Jobs Campaign for the Formerly Incarcerated, part of a national workforce initiative connecting employers with … Continue reading Goodwin University to Host Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Partnership with NAACP Million Jobs Campaign
What are Good Jobs for Nursing Students?
If you stumbled onto this page, you’re likely a nursing student working hard to balance it all: You want to ace your courses, stand out in your clinicals, and still manage to pay your bills at the end of the … Continue reading What are Good Jobs for Nursing Students?