What Can I Do With a Communications Degree?
A communications degree opens doors to a host of careers in nearly every industry and business sector. Though journalism springs immediately to mind, the truth
September 23, 2020
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Affordable Criminal Justice Degree Online
Earning a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice can help you further your career opportunities, salary potential, and effectiveness as a law enforcement professional.
September 23, 2020
7 Benefits of Teletherapy for Therapists and Patients
Polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly half of adults in America say that “worry and stress related to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
September 23, 2020
Earn an Online Master's in Educational Technology Leadership in 12 Months
When the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to make an abrupt shift to remote education and e-learning, educational technologies began to play an essential role
September 23, 2020
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor
Working in the field of substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counseling can be difficult and stressful. But the intrinsic rewards of the work
September 23, 2020
Why Earn an MBA in ERP?
Lamar University is among the early higher education pioneers of the specialized MBA in enterprise resource planning (ERP). Working in conjunction with leading employers of
September 22, 2020
Can Health Tech Save Providers Money?
Cutting-edge technologies are driving up the cost of delivering healthcare, but can investing in them bring a return on investment that ultimately reduces patient expenditures?
September 22, 2020
Become an ERP Leader With an MBA
Across industries, businesses of all sizes are increasingly dependent on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to integrate business functions, drive efficient workflows, create stronger
September 22, 2020
Why Cultural Competence Is so Important in Nursing
While there is no typical day in the life of a nurse, there is one constant: the focus on patient care. An essential aspect of
August 28, 2020
6 Side Hustles for Nurses
By most standards, RNs have good salaries. Still, whether you are just getting started in a nursing career or are a seasoned professional, taking a
August 27, 2020
Benefits of a Master’s Degree in Nursing
The benefits of earning a master’s in nursing are enough to inspire nurses to consider a Master of Science in Nursing program. Looking at
August 27, 2020
Belinda Renteria Draws on Personal Experience to Guide Potential Students
When Belinda Renteria immigrated to the United States from Mexico with her family, she soldiered through the hardships they faced. “It was crazy,” she said.
August 27, 2020
The Surprising Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education
Once thought to be impractical, liberal arts degrees are surprisingly versatile and offer a great deal of potential career satisfaction and financial payoff. Moreover,
August 25, 2020
Isabel Becerra Changes Career Direction By Earning Master’s Degree Online
After 16 years as a classroom teacher, Isabel Becerra needed a change. “I felt stuck,” she said. “I wanted to be able to do
August 13, 2020
MS in MIS at LU = ROI for Online Student Stephen Greene
Some things just make sense. For Stephen Greene, earning his Master of Science in Management Information Systems online from Lamar University is all about
July 22, 2020
How School Administrators Can Overcome Bad Leadership Decisions
Every day, school administrators and educators find themselves in challenging situations that require immediate and smart decisions. While all part of an educator’s profession,
July 22, 2020
Eileen Borski Quenches Thirst for More Knowledge in Online M.Ed. Program
It’s been nearly eight years since Eileen Borski left a financial career behind to answer a higher calling at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
July 22, 2020
What Teachers Need to Know About ‘Twice-Exceptional’ Students
Teachers and academic leaders have a responsibility to instruct students with a wide variety of skills and abilities. Some students work far below grade
July 22, 2020
Enrollment Specialist Victor Alaniz Thrives on Being a People Person
Victor Alaniz has spent his career surrounded by gemstones and milestones. After working for 12 years in retail jewelry sales, the Rio Grande Valley native
July 20, 2020
What’s Trending in Communications?
The technology shaping the world of communications is evolving quickly. Even after smartphones and social media have become communications mainstays, popular platforms and expectations
July 9, 2020
5 Societal Trends Affecting Business Right Now
In order for a business to thrive, the decision-makers must be aware of the societal trends that have an impact on their employees’ expectations of
July 9, 2020
7 Jobs for Sociology Majors
Human relationships and interactions are complex, varied and one of the most basic building blocks of civilization. Sociology can be an interesting field of study
July 9, 2020
How Do Federal Law Enforcement Jobs Pay?
For the criminal justice professional, a federal law enforcement job can provide a stable career with dependable, well-structured advancement opportunities. People with a bachelor’s degree
July 9, 2020
How to Become an ESL Teacher in Texas
“Texas schools have added more than 300,000 bilingual students in the past decade,” according to research by the Texas Tribune. Many of these students may
July 8, 2020
A Highly Recommended Educational Administration Degree
In the academic year 2015-16, 786,000 master’s degrees were conferred in the United States by postsecondary institutions, and 19 percent of these were in the
July 8, 2020
How to Transition Into School Administration
Making the move from teaching to administration can take many different paths. Some teachers plan to become principals right from the start, and they
July 8, 2020
What Is the Time Commitment of an Online M.Ed. in Educational Administration?
Working professionals interested in pursuing an advanced degree in educational administration can continue to work full time and balance that commitment with their studies
July 8, 2020
Gabby Chavez Helps Potential Cardinals Land at Lamar University
Although Gabby Chavez became a mother at 15 years old, she remained focused on finishing school. The Alamo, Texas, native enrolled in a self-paced program
June 18, 2020
Types of Jobs for a Criminal Justice Major
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) online from Lamar University can help law enforcement professionals pursue a wide variety of careers in
June 8, 2020
Forrest Simpson’s “Secret” BBA in Management is Paying Off
It started last year, when one of Forrest Simpson’s employees asked two simple questions: “Where did you go to school?” and “What degree do
June 8, 2020
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