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Going back to school to complete a bachelor’s or pursue a graduate degree can be intimidating. But the reward can be great. If you’re considering taking the leap, online programs can offer the flexibility to weave coursework into your busy lifestyle. Here are some tell-tale signs it’s time to fill...

Taking an online course — or enrolling in an online degree program — requires a lot of self-motivation and time management to complete assignments and tasks, meet deadlines, and plan for exams. Enlist the help of desktop and phone apps to get organized, connect with other students, and stay focused...

It’s hard to match the determination and drive of nurse practitioners as they work to improve patient outcomes and access to care. Those who want to go a step further, shaping outcomes across healthcare systems and impacting population health or changing healthcare policy, apply to the University of...

“I thought, ‘I could do anything I want with this,’” says Nikia Moukendi, '19. After earning her bachelor's in the Health Promotion and Wellness program online, Moukendi worked for an NGO and a state agency. Students graduate from the program ready to succeed, whether their goal is to go straight...

A general studies degree isn’t focused on a specific industry, so it suits students with a range of interests. With a general studies degree, you can customize your courses to your passions. This type of degree allows you to gain a wide cross section of knowledge and experience. You’ll enjoy courses...

Going back to school online offers many benefits, but is there financial aid available for online learning? Yes! Although several years ago it would have been harder to qualify for financial assistance for your online classes, the same opportunities exist today for online and classroom learning...

Online learning has opened the doors of higher education to students from all walks of life, but it can still seem mysterious if you haven’t seen up close how it works. Online degree programs have become a preferred way for working adults to complete degrees and advance their careers. The University...

Informatics is a way of using computing principles to shape and improve how people interact with technology, wherever they interact with technology. Informatics is “computing where we focus on the human and organizational needs,” says Dr. Michael Totaro, associate professor and graduate coordinator...

Business runs on technology driven by data. Skilled informatics professionals are in demand to manage the systems that collect, analyze, and use data to guide business decisions. Regardless of your background, if you’re looking to apply your expertise in new and exciting ways, informatics could be a...

Politically, personally, and culturally, health care is one of the most important topics in American life today. As the country moved into 2025, a Pew Research Center study found over half of all Americans considered health care to be the most important issue facing the country — outpacing inflation...