

I Want to Go Back to School: Where Do I Start?
So, you want to go back to school. You are not alone! According to U.S. News, the number of adult college students is on the rise. In fact, for the 2019-2020 academic year, these schools reported the highest percentage (yet) … Continue reading I Want to Go Back to School: Where Do I Start?

3 Medical Assistant Certifications You Can Achieve
Are you considering becoming a medical assistant, and wondering if certification is required to enter the field? Find out the benefits of earning professional credentials, and which types of medical assistant certifications you can pursue today. Medical assistants, also known … Continue reading 3 Medical Assistant Certifications You Can Achieve

Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients
Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients Brittany Crockett was working three jobs to pay her bills; her mother needed surgery, and she was helping to put her younger sister through cosmetology school. One day, in between … Continue reading Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients

Applying UDL to Writing Instruction
Applying UDL to Writing Instruction by Randy Laist, Professor of English, Goodwin University Writing is an invaluable academic skill, but it is also much more than that. It is a tool for thinking, a means of personal expression, and a … Continue reading Applying UDL to Writing Instruction

6 FNP Classes that Will Make You a Skilled Family Nurse Practitioner
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) make a profound impact in people’s lives. An FNP specializes in primary and family care, and is responsible for diagnosing, treating, managing, and helping to prevent illness in patients of all ages and backgrounds. Their expansive … Continue reading 6 FNP Classes that Will Make You a Skilled Family Nurse Practitioner

Top 6 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs & How to Achieve Them
The manufacturing field is exploding. In fact, it has been said that our country is in the midst of our Fourth Industrial Revolution. Thanks to advancing technology, Artificial Intelligence, and the automation of nearly everything, we now have the power … Continue reading Top 6 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs & How to Achieve Them

Ambassador Andrew Young, Smokey Robinson To Be Featured at Goodwin University Commencement
Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young and world-renowned entertainer Smokey Robinson will be the featured speakers and honorary degree recipients at Goodwin University’s Commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at Rentschler Field, Pratt & … Continue reading Ambassador Andrew Young, Smokey Robinson To Be Featured at Goodwin University Commencement

Goodwin University Preserves Legacy of University of Bridgeport with Completion of Acquisition
The future of the University of Bridgeport began on May 24, 2021, as Goodwin University announced the completion of its acquisition of the majority of academic programs and real estate comprising the University of Bridgeport (UB). UB will function as … Continue reading Goodwin University Preserves Legacy of University of Bridgeport with Completion of Acquisition

MSOL vs. MBA Degree: Which is Right for You?
Why do so many people decide to earn a master’s degree in business, leadership, and management? Simply put, a master’s degree often leads to new job opportunities, executive positions in upper management, and higher salary potential. Specifically, a master’s in … Continue reading MSOL vs. MBA Degree: Which is Right for You?

Public Safety Degree Requirements for Prospective Students
Public safety is all about the protection and welfare of the greater community. Anyone who has an interest in keeping their community safe from crime, disaster, and other potential threats may consider pursuing a degree in public safety. A public … Continue reading Public Safety Degree Requirements for Prospective Students

Career Pathways for Manufacturers
Manufacturing is a vibrant, innovative field with an array of in-demand career paths. It is no longer an industry that’s defined by physical labor and dark factory settings. Rather, advanced technologies and computerized systems are paving new paths for modern … Continue reading Career Pathways for Manufacturers

Origins of Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Practices Within the Profession
The Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association defines occupational therapy (OT) as a scientific, evidence-based “skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives.” And while occupational therapy is thought of primarily as a profession involving physical engagement, … Continue reading Origins of Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Practices Within the Profession

UDL Representation Takes Center Field in Advanced Manufacturing Pandemic Sprint
UDL Representation Takes Center Field in Advanced Manufacturing Pandemic Sprint by Leonard M. Walsh Assistant Professor of CNC, Welding & Composites, Goodwin University with Diana J. LaRocco Dean, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Director, Goodwin Institute for … Continue reading UDL Representation Takes Center Field in Advanced Manufacturing Pandemic Sprint

Subjective vs. Objective: Navigating the Transition with Universal Design for Learning
Subjective vs. Objective: Navigating the Transition with Universal Design for Learning by Brian A. Dixon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, Goodwin University The words that we use set a tone. Whether we’re having a friendly conversation or drafting a formal … Continue reading Subjective vs. Objective: Navigating the Transition with Universal Design for Learning

Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing: Lifetime Achievement Accolades Granted to Goodwin Instructor and Student
Considered the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale established the first nonspiritual nursing school in London in 1860. She is affectionately revered as the “Lady with the Lamp,” commemorating her rounds visiting wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. The “Lady … Continue reading Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing: Lifetime Achievement Accolades Granted to Goodwin Instructor and Student

Career Alternatives to a Police Officer in the Criminal Justice Field
Good police officers play an important role in our society. The brave men and women in blue are hired to protect and serve, and it is important that they honor this position. Are you interested in a career in the … Continue reading Career Alternatives to a Police Officer in the Criminal Justice Field

Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University Named National Secondary Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America
The Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin University has been named the 2020-2021 National Secondary Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. The Magnet Schools of America Merit Award of Excellence singles out one … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University Named National Secondary Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America

The Three Components of the Criminal Justice System & Where You Fit In
The United States’ criminal justice system is designed to enforce laws, ensure public safety, and deliver justice to those who have committed crimes. It is comprised of government bureaus, private agencies, and overarching policies that all work together to maintain … Continue reading The Three Components of the Criminal Justice System & Where You Fit In