In Harvey Milk’s words: “Rights are won only by those who make themselves heard” After the 2015 Obergefell decision that legalized gay marriage in the United States, the LGBTQ+ community was riding high following an increasing wave of acceptance in national polls. But as parts of the nation took on a more conservative turn after the 2016 presidential election, resistance to LGBTQ+ issues has…

Should you invest in a certificate or a master’s degree? Can’t decide between earning a professional certificate or a master’s degree? Both options can fulfill career and hiring requirements, broaden your intellectual horizons and even lead to salary increases. But if you’re looking to advance your career quickly and at a lower price point, a professional certificate is the way…

Continuous waves of emigration to flee hate While many equate Jewish as a religion in and of itself, being Jewish is so much more than that. It’s a culture, a family, a sense of self. Of the 7.5 million 2020 Jewish Americans, more than a quarter do not identify themselves with the Jewish religion. According to that…

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) continue to build our culture The history behind Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month begins with two people with different Asian backgrounds influenced by two different eras in American history: Yuji Ichioka, who is largely credited with coining the term “Asian American,” and Jeanie Jew, a former Capitol Hill staffer. Jew first approached New…

On April 19, 2021, President Biden became the first sitting president to recognize National Arab American Heritage Month, which has been celebrated by states and cultural leaders since the 1990s. Let’s dive deeper into the many aspects of why we celebrate this important group. Who Are Arab Americans? Arab Americans come from a variety…

Whether it be biostatistics, applied statistics or straight-up mathematics, more and more people need these skills From 2010–2020, we had the “ decade of statistics.” During that time period, “the number of statistics and biostatistics bachelor’s degrees awarded increased 474 percent.” That growth wasn’t only seen in the undergraduate setting. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)-as cited in that same article on Amstat News, the…

Flexibility is the name of the game There are numerous reasons why you should take an online class and it all starts with your needs. Let’s face it: Going back to school-even part time-can be daunting. Perhaps you’ve got a full-time job to maintain, or responsibilities in your personal life and it sure would be nice to schedule in some “me” time. Or maybe you are a current or recent graduate who is trying to…

Why every professional needs to flex good grammar Sure, you can ask Siri or Alexa to tell you a joke, add something to your grocery list or set a timer. You can even have your Tesla drive itself. The future of AI is here and it’s trickling down to more everyday tasks, such as writing an email. It’s…

Gain inspiration from some of our experienced and talented instructors Cleopatra. Queen Elizabeth. Jane Austen. Sojourner Truth. Malala Yousafzai. The names of great women resound throughout history. Standing shoulder to shoulder with those legends have been countless women who excel in their personal and professional lives. …