Data Analytics

Where is data analytics at work in Western Pennsylvania?

The short answer, it is everywhere. Data analytics has become ubiquitous – being used in technology innovation spaces, of course, but also in neighborhoods, health care and more. Pittsburgh has become a technology hotbed and…

Nursing

Why A Second-Degree BSN Makes A Great Nurse

Great nurses are constantly in need. Pennsylvania, in fact, is one of the top 5 states with the highest employment level for registered nurses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. People with bachelor’s degrees…

Nursing

What Is The Difference Between Nurse Leaders vs. Nurse Managers

Being a nurse comes with some inherent leadership and management traits. Whether taking responsibility for patient outcomes or supervising care teams, nurses use their knowledge and influence for positive results. Often used synonymously, nurse managers…

Health Sciences

The Career Outlook for Pursuing A Career in Health Sciences

If you have decided to pursue a degree in a health sciences field, you likely did so because of your interest in helping others. Whatever your motivation, you also likely were drawn to health sciences…

Psychology

The Importance of Couples Counseling And Its Impact on Mental Health

For those with a counseling degree, one area of specialization worth considering is couples counseling.  It is common for marriages and relationships to encounter rough patches and require help to get back on track. This…

Education

Three Ways For Teachers To Design More Inclusive Curricula

Every teacher knows that no two students are alike, making it hard to imagine an individual curriculum that perfectly addresses every student’s learning needs. Even so, teachers are called upon to understand the needs of…

Data Analytics

3 Ways Data Analytics is Building a Better World

Wherever information is being recorded, it stands to benefit from data analytics to provide insight, find connections and drive change. It is no wonder then that data analytics as a field covers a lot of…

Communications & Creative Writing

Understanding Content Marketing For Communication Professionals

If you want to pursue a career in digital media or as a communications professional, content marketing is a term you should know.  Marketing has traditionally been exclusively about selling goods and services. In recent…

Communications & Creative Writing

Why Handwriting Still Matters in the Digital Age

If you are looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communication, you probably expect to spend little time writing by hand. Any writing you do, whether it is capturing information or composing content, will likely…

Health Sciences

How Physical Therapists Can Motivate Patients

Students often choose to enter a physical therapy program because they want to help people, whether it is those who need to overcome an injury or bounce back from surgery or illness. What they may…