If you happened to notice small white devices plugged in around UB’s campus this past semester, you might not have had a second thought about what they were or why they were there — you may not have noticed them … Continue reading UB MS Analytics Students Gain Hands-On Experience Working with Local Start-Up
You can’t achieve your career goals if you’re running on empty. Yet across the country, university undergraduates burn the candle from both ends, juggling their personal and academic responsibilities with the newly discovered freedom of college living. At University of … Continue reading 8 Self-Care Tips for Undergraduate College Students
Are you a person who pays attention to the details and takes a meticulous approach to note-taking? Do you enjoy multitasking, order, and routine? Are you interested in a healthcare career? If you answered yes, you should strongly consider earning … Continue reading Is Getting a Bachelor’s in Medical Lab Science Worth It?
Students interested in pursuing multiple fields of study and obtaining more qualifications for future employers often seek our dual degree programs. Dual degree programs provide candidates with the opportunity to earn two different types of degrees at the same time. … Continue reading What Does an Analytics MBA Dual Degree Entail?
With a median annual wage of $77,600, a projected employment growth rate of six percent by 2031, and 203,200 openings projected each year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s no wonder that nursing is a popular and in-demand … Continue reading ABSN vs. BSN: What’s the Difference?
Dental hygienists and dentists can restore and promote patients’ oral health. Both jobs focus on preventative care and overall dental health, cleaning teeth, evaluating gums, and providing fluoride. Suppose you are passionate about providing care to your community as an … Continue reading What is the Pre-Dental Hygiene Track?
Pre-nursing programs help many students determine if they are interested in nursing and should pursue a nursing program. And while students do not have to have a pre-nursing major to earn acceptance into a nursing school, these programs can be … Continue reading Why is Pre-Nursing Important?
“Without the incredibly generous assistance from the HRSA scholarship, the stress of finding a way to pay back loans once I graduated would be overwhelming. Over the last semester, I have been able to complete my coursework without the additional … Continue reading Empowering Tomorrow’s Public Health Professionals — How the HRSA Grant is Supporting the Success of UB Graduate Students
University of Bridgeport is dedicated to preparing students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experiences they need to thrive in their future careers. To ready students for the most in-demand jobs of tomorrow, students begin preparing for their future the … Continue reading Preparing for the Future: Inside University of Bridgeport’s New Career Readiness Course
If you are interested in a career in law enforcement, the correctional system, or the judicial system, you’ve likely come across programs with bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Criminology. These two terms sound similar, and it is easy to … Continue reading Criminal Justice vs. Criminology: What’s the Difference?
Counselors transform the lives of their clients by helping them cope with the challenges of everyday life. As a result, clients learn to navigate life’s ups and downs, heal past trauma, and love and accept themselves. Individuals interested in this … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Complete a Master’s in Counseling?
Paying for college can be one of the most stressful parts of higher education (and the application process). But it doesn’t have to be. Every year, millions of students find ways to finance their college tuition, allowing them to follow … Continue reading How to Find Scholarships to Pay for College
By Marco Bonett Matiz As a University of Bridgeport professor, I encounter many students who have a fear of mathematics. They have often been told and accepted one of several myths about the discipline. Let’s take a look at them. … Continue reading Shattering Math Myths
By Steven Rashba University of Bridgeport’s English Language Institute (ELI) was founded in 1992 with the mission of attracting international students to our campus and providing them with the language skillset necessary to succeed in their future academic/career studies. UB … Continue reading New Courses Offer Career-Focused STEM Language Support
Applying for college can feel overwhelming. After all, you’re searching for the right school, taking tests like the ACTs and SATs, filling out applications, and applying for financial aid. During this process, you might find yourself wondering how to pay … Continue reading How to Apply for Financial Aid (including the FAFSA!)
Public health is essential in ensuring the health and wellness of entire communities. Public health professionals provide health education to community members, work to improve health outcomes, advocate for healthcare policy, and identify and monitor diseases. All of which have … Continue reading Is Public Health a Good Career?
The medical field is filled with various careers and opportunities for candidates. From doctors to nurses to medical laboratory scientists, the possibilities are endless for a rewarding and in-demand career helping people live better and healthier lives. That said, the … Continue reading Nursing vs. Medical Laboratory Science: What’s the Difference?
A biology degree is consistently one of college’s most popular degree choices. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 6 percent of all undergraduate degrees were granted to people studying biological and biomedical sciences. Students can … Continue reading Is Getting a Bachelor’s in Biology Degree Worth It?