According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), architecture and engineering occupations are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations by 2032, resulting in an average of 188,000 job openings yearly. Employees in engineering occupations include … Continue reading What are the Different Types of Engineering?
By Eric D. Lehman Every year, students from all over America and all over the world come together to play soccer on University of Bridgeport’s Knights Field. In that way, the soccer squads are microcosms of the way that diversity … Continue reading Seeing the Whole Field: Diversity and Teamwork Build UB Soccer Teams’ Character and Skills
A white chalk silhouette, drawn against the asphalt. Strewn lines of tape, flashing red and blue lights, and the blaring sound of sirens — murmured, only slightly, by the echoing radio feedback. To most TV viewers, this scene likely sounds … Continue reading Fact vs. Fiction — Cracking Down on the Myths of Primetime Crime
When Jani Pallis was 12 years old, she dreamed of earning a degree in aerospace engineering. When she arrived on her college campus in the fall of 1971, she soon found out that women were not allowed to study in … Continue reading Engineering Equality — How a UB Faculty Member Advanced Her Career in a Male-Dominated Field
Now, more than ever, we need public health professionals passionate about improving the health and well-being of populations. These candidates must also be eager to gain the quality education and specialized training they need to handle increasingly complex and widespread … Continue reading What Do the Core Courses in an MPH Program Cover?
Teaching is one of the most complex and challenging careers, yet it is also one of the most rewarding and vital jobs in our world today. Teachers not only provide knowledge and education but also are an integral part of … Continue reading How to Become an Educator: Navigating the Path to Teaching
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment growth rate for mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral disorder counselors is expected to expand and grow by eighteen percent by 2032, faster than average for all occupations. This … Continue reading Five High-Paying Jobs with a Master’s in Counseling Degree
University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to announce the completion of Phase 1 of the Seaside Gateway Trail project. To mark this milestone, the school hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 17, 2023, an event that included project leads, City … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Completion of Phase I of Seaside Gateway Trail
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of artificial intelligence are becoming more accepted in every aspect of our lives, from daily, at-home tasks to work, including the use of artificial intelligence in higher education. While there are things to be … Continue reading How is AI Technology Used in Higher Education?
Are you an educator looking to advance your knowledge, skills, career title, and earning potential? If so, you’ve likely considered earning an advanced degree, such as a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D). A Doctorate in Education is a terminal degree designed … Continue reading Doctorate in Education Salary Guide
Whether you are going to college straight out of high school or beginning your higher education journey after living for a period as an adult, a student’s first year at college is an equally exciting and challenging time. The first … Continue reading Navigating Your First Year at College: Advice for Incoming Students
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, resulting in an average of about 377,500 openings annually from now to … Continue reading Computer Science Programs: Coding Your Future
Some people pursue their degrees because they are passionate about the field. Others chase their educational vision in pursuit of a salary that will provide them with a secure future. Others still earn their degree for both reasons — a … Continue reading Data-Driven Dreams: Four Rewarding Career Paths for Master’s in Analytics Graduates
Are you the first in your family to attend college? If so, congratulations! You are in for an exhilarating, fulfilling, and rewarding experience. You should be extremely proud of achieving this monumental accomplishment, both for yourself and your family. First-generation … Continue reading Comprehensive Guide for First-Generation College Students
Got a great idea for a business? Counting down the minutes until you are finally in charge of your own company? Have you heard you have the mind of an entrepreneur? If you answered yes to any of those questions, … Continue reading What Should You Major in If You Want to Start Your Own Business?
For university students across America, the first year is a rite of passage. As many graduates will tell you, adapting to college was the first defining experience of their adulthood. Like many life-changing experiences, beginning your higher education journey can … Continue reading Getting Through the Growing Pains — How to Make the Most of Your First Year at College
Clinical mental health counselors transform the lives of their clients by acting as sounding boards and advisors on a broad range of mental health issues, allowing clients to achieve mental and emotional health and balance. Through this work, clients receive … Continue reading What Does a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Do?
Are you interested in changing careers? Did you choose a degree and career you thought you loved, only to realize you have new interests and career goals? If you resonated with either of those questions, you are not alone. Changing … Continue reading How to Change Careers to Nursing: A Guide for Adult Learners