Incorporating Project-Based Learning in Elementary and Secondary Schools

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Project-based learning (PBL) is transforming the way students engage with education. It moves beyond rote memorization and test preparation to emphasize hands-on exploration, collaborative learning strategies, and critical thinking. In K–12 classrooms, this approach allows learners to tackle real-world challenges and develop meaningful connections between subjects where they can, in turn, take greater ownership of […]

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Top Skills You’ll Develop in an Accelerated BSN Program

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The impact of nursing education can set you up for long-term success in the profession. Beyond just fast-tracking your pathway to a degree, pursuing an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program means building the essential skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare environment. These programs are designed to prepare students to […]

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The Role of Cybersecurity Experts in Critical Infrastructure Protection

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An era defined by digital interconnectivity and evolving global threats has rendered the protection of critical infrastructure (power grids, transportation networks, water treatment cybersecurity, and more) a top national priority. These systems form the backbone of modern society, and even a brief disruption can result in cascading consequences for public safety, economic stability, and national […]

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The Impact of Technology on Public Health Education: Digital Tools for Outreach

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Recent advances in health information technology have had a significant impact on the field of public health, and particularly public health education. Public health educators develop programming and educational materials to increase access to health information and empower people to make positive, healthy choices in their own lives, serving communities worldwide. As a result, an […]

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Why transferring to a school in D.C. is good for your future career

Why transferring to a school in D.C. is good for your future career

  If you’re thinking of transferring colleges, you may have a list of possible places or ideas of where you’d like to go. A bustling city, or a small college town? A large student population, or a small campus? Whatever your preferences, you should strongly consider putting D.C. at the top of your list. There’s […]

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Why you should network — and how to avoid 4 common pitfalls

Why you should network — and how to avoid 4 common pitfalls

  You’re a student, and you have plenty of things to worry about — grades, finances and your social life. You’re busy and you want the full college experience. So why worry about networking now when you can do it once you graduate? Well, investing in your career early has its advantages. You can start […]

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What you didn’t know you could do with a health sciences degree

Health Sciences degree career outlook

  When you hear about a friend who wants to pursue a degree in health sciences, what do you typically think it is that they want to do? A health sciences degree likely makes you think of nurses, hospitals, doctors and maybe even Grey’s Anatomy. However, a health sciences degree isn’t only useful on the […]

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Saints find purpose through internships in health care, senior living

Saints find purpose through internships in health care, senior living

Portions of this story are repurposed with permission from Goodwin Living – click here for their website story. In health care, Marymount University is dedicated to providing quality education to improve the lives of patients and clients in the ever-changing landscape of the field, and its graduates go into much-needed roles both now and in […]

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4 reasons you should pursue internships in D.C. during college

4 reasons you should pursue internships in D.C. during college

  There’s no better place to intern than Washington, D.C. The city is filled to the brim with opportunity, and those who make the most of their D.C. internships often reap professional benefits for years to come. So, if you’re considering an internship in our nation’s capital, find out why you should put it at […]

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5 tips on creating a résumé that hirers can’t resist

5 tips on how to create a résumé that hirers can't resist

  Curating a college résumé is one of the most important things you can do when applying to college. Here at Marymount University, we understand that writing a professional college résumé is more than simply trying to impress college recruiters. Your résumé is meant to be a tangible representation — summing up who you are […]

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