Advancing the Healthcare Industry with Virtual Clinical Trials
Clinical trials have long played a pivotal role in the advancement of innovation in healthcare. These studies evaluate how medical, surgical and behavioral interventions can
Clinical trials have long played a pivotal role in the advancement of innovation in healthcare. These studies evaluate how medical, surgical and behavioral interventions can
Teacher Leader Model Standards are important tools for educators who want to improve their overall effectiveness and eventually take on leadership roles in their schools
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on education. With sudden school shutdowns, shifts to online learning and educational inequities exacerbated, school teachers and
The Education Commission of the States defines teacher leadership as “the process by which teachers extend their impact — influencing colleagues, principals, members of school
According to 2017 data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics, 21% of U.S. adults perform at the lowest literacy levels. Professionals with a
The growing shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S. has provided opportunities for family nurse practitioners (FNPs) to work to their full scope of
For nurses who enjoy clinical work with adult patients and want to gain specialized skills caring for this population, a Master of Science in Nursing
The decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) to deem 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” highlights the global nursing shortage. It is
The role of doctor has seen an evolution over the past couple of decades. Gone are the days when there was a distinct hierarchy between

Dr. Timothy Freeman took the road less traveled to become part of the first cohort of the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program

While working as a juvenile probation officer early in his career, a young Jeremy Batchelor saw firsthand the beneficial impact of education on the community

Tammy Weaver had some extra motivation to graduate from the online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Youngstown State University (YSU)

Sometimes even the principal has homework. Such is the case for Lashonda Abdussatar, who is enrolled in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership

The decision to become a teacher represents more of a calling than a career. From an early age, Dr. Holly Schafer knew she wanted to

Twenty years after embarking on a successful nursing career, Lileth Encarnacion is fulfilling a long-term goal by returning to college. She is on track to

Dr. Kelly L. Colwell scored a hat trick with three degrees from Youngstown State University – a bachelor’s and master’s, both in respiratory care, followed

As the Health Commissioner for Wayne County in Ohio, Youngstown native Nicholas Cascarelli has found himself in leadership positions throughout his career. Key to his

No sooner had Kelley Harnett crossed the finish line than she was raring to start again. The Orangeville, Ohio, native enrolled in the online Master

As a single mother, Allison Schuster has a close relationship with her daughter, Abigail — so close that they will soon both have nursing degrees

Lacey Madison had already built a successful career in business and education when she moved into an administrative role. “The business piece was something I
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every industry. The results of the crisis have been disruptive – and destructive – especially to businesses such as
In the most competitive job markets, landing and keeping a rewarding position are dependent on both specialized skills and the ability to communicate. The most
To effectively advance literacy instruction, it is important to understand what professionals in the field need. The International Literacy Association (ILA) regularly polls them on
America is a diverse nation made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultural identities. Issues of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexuality
Principals are responsible for leading schools in a variety of ways. They help develop and uphold school board policies and mission statements, lead instructors and

Sometimes the stars align and serendipity ensues. Ask Heather Smith. With a need for professional development hours to maintain her teaching license, she enrolled in

After more than 24 years of working for the same organization, Brigham Sloan is still thinking about the big picture. “As you look around and

Courtney Lockshaw is having a blast. Five months before completing the hybrid Master of Business Administration – General online program at Youngstown State University in March

Life is going fast for Megan Harding. After moving from Pennsylvania to Florida for a job last year, she graduated from the Master of Business

The first time Eric Brown was a student at Youngstown State University, he helped the Penguins secure their fourth national football championship. Twenty-one years later,
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