Submitted by the Division of Professional and Graduate Studies The first comment anyone makes about Joy Morrison is that she lives up to her name. Upbeat and spirited, her enthusiasm is contagious. And when she speaks about her studies in the Albertus Magnus College Accelerated Degree Program, her enthusiasm amplifies. Although she started her college
Read More.Alumni Spotlight: Larry Cole and The AMpower Fund
By: Larry Cole For our own individual reasons we are all proud of the degree we obtained at Albertus Magnus. Personal achievements have a way of shaping our lives for years to come. The class of 1997 will celebrate its 20th Reunion in 2017. I find it amazing that 20 years have passed so quickly!
Read More.A Season for Peace
With 2016 approaching, the holidays are a time for contemplation; let’s take a moment to reflect upon the past year. As we do this, let’s look at the good and the bad because only by learning from the past can we move forward in creating a better world for us and our children. Indeed over
Read More.Career and Technological Advancement
What is the main reason you are thinking about going back to school? You want to return in order to advance your career, right? And in order to do that, you’ll want to go to a school where you’ll have the opportunity to not only learn new skills, but to also learn them on the
Read More.A Reflection on Albertus Magnus College’s Accelerated Evening and Online Programs
When I was little, my mother went back to school as a single parent. She took classes during the day (while I was at school) and did waitressing in the evening. She wanted to complete her associate’s degree, but she had to stop once she was hired to work for a small insurance company during
Read More.Time Management Tips for the Working Adult
There is no doubt that returning to school as a working adult presents some unique challenges. Effective time management is possibly the greatest of these hurdles. In fact, the reality is that time management is problematic for most people even before you add the responsibility of having to keep up with classes. However, creating that
Read More.Financial Aid for the Working Adult
Times are tough; there’s no doubt about that. And while you really want to go back to college, you might be worried about paying for it. On the other hand, you understand the financial rewards of furthering your education, and that is one of the reasons you want to return. So, what should you do?
Read More.The Benefits of Returning to College as an Adult
When you think about returning to college as an adult, you may think of doing so for career advancement or changing careers altogether. These are both exciting prospects that should fill you with a sense of upcoming achievement. However, you may also have a little voice in the back of your mind telling you that
Read More.You’ve Enrolled in College. Now What Do You Do?
Now that you have enrolled in college, it’s time to buckle down and focus on reaching your goals. With this in mind, we have compiled a to-do list to help get you started: Visit your advisor. The role of your advisor is to guide you through your academic journey. They are there to help with
Read More.Accelerate Your Future: 8 Steps For Going Back to College
When you have children and a job, people stop asking you what you want to be when you grow up. Then, you stop thinking about it. It may seem like your future is all but decided, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re interested in changing your future, the best thing to
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