What Can You Do With an Engineering Degree?
If you’ve used a road, electronic device, or appliance today, it’s likely time to thank an engineer. Engineers are skilled, trained, and qualified professionals who reinforce bridges, design spacecraft, create computer processors, and develop new materials that also follow environmental … Continue reading What Can You Do With an Engineering Degree?
Four High-Paying Jobs with a Business Administration Degree
With an average of about 911,400 job openings projected each year for business and financial occupations, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s not surprising that many students will pursue business degrees. Not to mention that … Continue reading Four High-Paying Jobs with a Business Administration Degree
The College Application Process: Must Know Terminology
Applying to college can often feel like a whirlwind of unfamiliar terms and confusing acronyms. Still, understanding college application jargon is critical for smooth sailing through the college application journey. So, let’s break down the most common college application terms … Continue reading The College Application Process: Must Know Terminology
How is AI Impacting the Job Market for College Graduates?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of artificial intelligence in today’s job market is almost inescapable as it becomes increasingly popular in all facets of peoples’ lives and work. From personalized shopping recommendations on popular eCommerce sites to smartphone digital … Continue reading How is AI Impacting the Job Market for College Graduates?
5 High-Paying Jobs with a Master’s in Public Health
Healthcare and taking care of ourselves has never been more critical, especially with new variants of Covid-19 and the aging baby boomer population. In both these instances, we turn to educated, trained, and skilled public health professionals to aid, assist, … Continue reading 5 High-Paying Jobs with a Master’s in Public Health
Coping with College: The Comforting Power of Transitional Objects
By Fowzia Aziza, Mia Guzman, and Blendi Musliu A bike, a hat A phone, a cat It’s not the title of a Dr. Seuss book. It’s a list of transitional objects helping UB first-year students navigate the difficult journey into … Continue reading Coping with College: The Comforting Power of Transitional Objects
Telling Data Stories: Prof. Sharon Kratochvil Inspires the Next Generation of Analysts
Every day before class, University of Bridgeport professor Sharon Kratochvil takes an hour-long walk with her border collie, Callie, in a nature preserve near her home. This practice of shinrin-yoku, “forest bathing,” gives her time with nature to clear her … Continue reading Telling Data Stories: Prof. Sharon Kratochvil Inspires the Next Generation of Analysts
The Power and Challenges of AI Integration in Higher Education
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education has garnered significant attention. Colleges and universities, like UB, are increasingly exploring the myriad of ways AI can enhance teaching and learning, aiming to provide students with a more … Continue reading The Power and Challenges of AI Integration in Higher Education
To Be Unbroken — A Spotlight on Trisha Bailey’s Story of Overcoming Trauma
This article is written by University of Bridgeport students as part of a series highlighting student voices called Purple Knights’ Perspectives. By Abigail Giron Marroquin and Yemarah Dallas A key to being understood is being vulnerable — to let others … Continue reading To Be Unbroken — A Spotlight on Trisha Bailey’s Story of Overcoming Trauma
Adapting to the Future: The History of AI
The age of artificial intelligence (AI) is upon us. Although its use may be hotly debated, AI’s ability to revolutionize our lives is on par with the power of electricity — sure, some 19th-century citizens may have been unwilling to … Continue reading Adapting to the Future: The History of AI
University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program Achieves Outstanding 10-Year Accreditation-Continued Status
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
Achieve an In-Demand Career with a Certificate in Cyber Security at University of Bridgeport
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
Four Benefits of Attending University Near New York City
College application season is in full swing for many high school juniors and seniors, as well as transfer students, as they seek acceptance into their prospective schools. Students need to look at and evaluate a school’s academic programs and majors, … Continue reading Four Benefits of Attending University Near New York City
ACT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?
Applying to college is an equally exciting and challenging time as students prepare to meet admission requirements for prospective schools. During college admission, students complete applications, send transcripts to prospective schools, obtain recommendation letters to boost their application, write personal … Continue reading ACT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?
What are the Different Types of Engineering?
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?
Is a Master’s in Computer Science Worth It?
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?
Seeing the Whole Field: Diversity and Teamwork Build UB Soccer Teams’ Character and Skills
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
Fact vs. Fiction — Cracking Down on the Myths of Primetime Crime
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