Get to Know Goodwin: The Academic Success Center
When you’re working hard to reach your academic goals, it’s important to know you’re not alone. At Goodwin University, the Academic Success Center (ASC) is here to make sure you have the tools, support, and confidence to succeed. Whether you’re … Continue reading Get to Know Goodwin: The Academic Success Center
How to Be a Successful Transfer Student
Students transfer for many reasons—limited opportunities, tuition costing an arm and a leg, or a mismatch in academic fit. Whether by location, finances, or program changes, transferring colleges offers you the chance to reassess your goals and find your true … Continue reading How to Be a Successful Transfer Student
The Best Professional Certifications You Can Earn (Without Spending Years in School)
Are you looking to qualify for a big promotion? Stand out in a competitive job market? Brush up on your skills? Increase your salary potential? Secure a new career fast? These are some of the many reasons that an individual … Continue reading The Best Professional Certifications You Can Earn (Without Spending Years in School)
Ultimate List of Jobs that Help and Serve the Community
When it comes time to find a job, what’s most important to you? For some, it’s a high salary, so that they can live comfortably and freely. For others, it’s flexibility, with the power to work around their family’s needs. … Continue reading Ultimate List of Jobs that Help and Serve the Community
Goodwin University Names 2025 Commencement Speaker
Actress/author Bern Nadette Stanis to receive honorary degree on June 12 at Rentschler Field Goodwin University has scheduled its 2025 Commencement ceremony for Thursday, June 12, at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. … Continue reading Goodwin University Names 2025 Commencement Speaker
Public Health vs. Nursing Salary Information
Both public health and nursing professionals share a common goal: to help people in need and support their general well-being. Individuals who are passionate about making a difference, working with people, and pursuing a career in healthcare can find incredible … Continue reading Public Health vs. Nursing Salary Information
What’s the Difference Between Licensure and Certification in Nursing?
Within the nursing field, there are many different credentials you can pursue. You become an RN, LPN, or even APRN—that is, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse. You can also become certified in various nursing specialties, … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Licensure and Certification in Nursing?
Goodwin University Celebrates New Nursing Simulation Center “Wall-Breaking”
On April 28, 2025, in an educational space where healthcare students typically learn about repair, Goodwin University faculty, staff, students, and supporters gathered to do some breaking instead. With sledgehammers in hand, school administrators and student representatives took swings at … Continue reading Goodwin University Celebrates New Nursing Simulation Center “Wall-Breaking”
What Do Medical Coders Need to Know Before Launching a Career?
Medical coding is the crux of the healthcare industry. Medical coders translate complex medical information into standardized codes essential for billing, insurance claims, and maintaining accurate patient records. While coders may not interact directly with patients, their work ensures that … Continue reading What Do Medical Coders Need to Know Before Launching a Career?
How To Pick an Online College That Will Bring You Success
Online learning has opened up exciting new possibilities for people from all walks of life across the globe. But here’s the truth—not every online college will give you the support, education, or outcomes you deserve. With so many options out … Continue reading How To Pick an Online College That Will Bring You Success
4 Innovative Jobs for Makers (and How to Land One!)
In today’s world, creativity isn’t just limited to art or design. As technology advances, there’s a growing need for folks who can bring a human touch to all kinds of industries by blending creativity with technical expertise. Makers—those who love … Continue reading 4 Innovative Jobs for Makers (and How to Land One!)
5 Future-Proof Skills for the AI Era: How to Stay Competitive in Any Industry
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms the workplace and automates routine tasks, the talents most sought after by employers are evolving. While job-specific knowledge remains essential in many sectors, human-centric skills are irreplaceable in virtually every field. By developing “future-proof” skills … Continue reading 5 Future-Proof Skills for the AI Era: How to Stay Competitive in Any Industry
How Mental Health First Aid Transforms Workplace Wellness
Mental health challenges impact people from all walks of life, and their prevalence is growing. The former U.S. Surgeon General identified mental health as one of the most pressing issues of our time, particularly among students and employees. Whether at … Continue reading How Mental Health First Aid Transforms Workplace Wellness
Business Administration vs. Business Management: What’s the Difference?
Administration: [noun] The process or activity of running a business. The performance of executive duties. Management: [noun] The process of dealing with or controlling things and/or people. The conducting or supervising of something or someone. Confused? You’re not alone. The … Continue reading Business Administration vs. Business Management: What’s the Difference?
Becoming an LPN: Everything You Need to Know
Dreaming of a fulfilling job in healthcare that offers room for professional development, deep interactions with patients, and minimal training requirements? Practical nursing offers fast entry into the healthcare field, with the opportunity to impact patients’ lives on a daily … Continue reading Becoming an LPN: Everything You Need to Know
What are the Most Important Classes to Take in Business School?
Business is an essential part of everyday life, from the grocery stores we shop at to the stock market, where investors test their luck. Earning a degree in business equips students with a deeper understanding of how companies operate and … Continue reading What are the Most Important Classes to Take in Business School?
High-Paying Healthcare Professions that Don’t Require a Large Investment in School
Healthcare remains one of the fastest-growing industries, with about 1.9 million job openings each year, driven by an aging population and advancements in medical technology. Many believe that to enter high-paying healthcare professions, you need years of expensive education. Of … Continue reading High-Paying Healthcare Professions that Don’t Require a Large Investment in School
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Requirements
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) has an exciting role in healthcare, helping patients build the physical skills needed for daily activities. COTAs work under Occupational Therapists (OTs) and assist in developing treatment plans for patients to recover from injuries, … Continue reading Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Requirements