Demand for dental services is becoming increasingly important as people understand the value of oral health, overall well-being, and the needs of an aging population. These needs, in turn, boost dental services and dental hygiene fields with fulfilling career opportunities. … Continue reading What to Look for in the Best Dental Hygiene Schools
Nurses make a meaningful difference every day — providing patient-centered care, a comforting bedside manner, and contributing to the success of healthcare teams across all medical settings. At University of Bridgeport, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is … Continue reading Two Paths to Healing — Unraveling the Differences Between Pre-Nursing and Nursing Majors
Kaite’s story They say that playing a sport builds character, but UB’s Kaite Burawski shows us that sometimes it’s character that builds champions. Her remarkable journey began long before she faced the unimaginable — a battle with ovarian cancer — … Continue reading Softball and Teeth — Surviving Cancer and Getting Back in the Game
Ashley Dunne fell in love with music in elementary school. From a young age, it was in the music classroom that she felt safest and most connected to her educational experiences. “I had a lot of wonderful teachers along the … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Alumna Wins Prestigious Milken Educator Award
Coach Kranthi “Krunch” Senadhi sits in his office in Hubbell Gymnasium, talking about the sport he loves. The sound of basketballs bouncing on the polished wood of the gym floor echoes down the halls and through the door. “This was … Continue reading Player-Driven Empowerment: Coach Krunch’s Impact on Decision-Making
In the fast-paced world of finance, real-world experience is the key to success. At University of Bridgeport, students in professor Congsheng Wu’s Financial Derivatives and Risk Management class recently demonstrated their prowess by securing 11th place in the CME Group … Continue reading UB Finance Students Place in the Top 5% of the World in a Global Trading Challenge
Teachers of all kinds are crucial in impacting their students’ educational, emotional, and overall well-being, both inside and outside the classroom. Yet, many educators long to make a difference and enact change in their schools and school districts through their … Continue reading From Educator to Administrator: Navigating the 092 Certification Pathway
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont addresses the crowd at University of Bridgeport on December 1, 2023. After announcing a $47.5 million federal grant to build its first major factory in the city of Bridgeport, Massachusetts-based electric-vehicle battery startup, Nanoramic Laboratories, has … Continue reading With “Transformational” $47.5 Million Federal Grant, Mass. EV Battery Company Taps University of Bridgeport for Workforce Training Partnership
University of Bridgeport (UB) is thrilled to announce its Physician Assistant program has received a 10-year Accreditation-Continued status from The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA). This accreditation is crucial for graduates who are required … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program Achieves Outstanding 10-Year Accreditation-Continued Status
As our private and professional lives become increasingly tied to the web, the need for cyber security specialists grows. Now, more than ever, we need professionals with the skills necessary to keep our digital information safe and secure. When you … Continue reading Achieve an In-Demand Career with a Certificate in Cyber Security at University of Bridgeport
As the world becomes increasingly digital, jobs in computer science are becoming increasingly popular. Companies in every industry seek out skilled, trained, and qualified developers of these innovative technologies. Thus, it’s no surprise that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics … Continue reading Is a Master’s in Computer Science Worth It?
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
Business degrees are highly versatile and extremely popular among students due to the broad scope of careers students can pursue after graduation and the higher-than-average salaries in those careers. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), … Continue reading What is a Business Administration Degree All About?
While every industry has its own ebb and flow regarding career growth and job outlook, the healthcare industry, especially dentistry, is constantly in demand and growing. Dentists and dental hygienists are the providers taking care of an individual’s teeth and … Continue reading Career Paths and Job Outlook for Dental Hygienists
Bridgeport, Connecticut — (June 28, 2023) — University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to announced that students from the school’s Physician Assistant Institute, which operates under the College of Health Sciences, are the recent winners of both national and state … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Students Win National and State Titles in Academic Challenge Bowls
On May 16, 2023, University of Bridgeport alumni Aytekin Tank celebrated the publication of his first book, Automate Your Busywork. In its scope, the book explores and explains how people can boost their productivity by eliminating lengthy and repetitive tasks … Continue reading Reclaim Your Time with UB Alumni Aytekin Tank’s New Book, Automate Your Busywork
University of Bridgeport (UB) opened a summer enrollment term for the second year in a row as a result of the high demand it has been experiencing over the last two semesters. The overseas recruitment efforts of Enrollment Advisory Group … Continue reading UB International Enrollments Continuing to Outpace Last Year
Far from the US-Mexico border — ground zero for one of the most polarizing issues in America today — University of Bridgeport students are addressing the region’s growing public health emergency. Border health centers are struggling to address a humanitarian … Continue reading Beyond Borders — How UB’s Physician Assistant Selective Rotation Program Is Helping Students Address Healthcare Inequity