
Dr. Kelly L. Colwell Leads Next Generation of Respiratory Care Professionals
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

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,

Brigid Tebaldi was an experienced entrepreneur long before she enrolled in the general Master of Business Administration hybrid program at Youngstown State University. But even
When the World Health Organization (WHO) named 2020 the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, it likely had no idea how fitting that recognition

When the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the world, Jessica O’Dwyer adapted. “I was originally going for a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in literacy,” said

Audrey Gale and the online Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Digital Teaching and Learning program at Youngstown
Though leadership might seem like an innate trait, it’s possible to build the needed skills and attributes. Youngstown State University’s online Master of Business Administration
There are many strategies for achieving marketing goals through building consumer awareness, engagement and retention. Today’s consumers spend significant amounts of time online. Thus, marketing
Nursing is an immensely rewarding, yet stressful, career. If nurses don’t develop effective coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges inherent in their jobs, it can
Although cognitive intelligence (IQ) is important in nursing, another type of intelligence is increasingly recognized as important for success. Emotional intelligence allows nurses to form
If you are interested in working with exceptional students, whether in a general education setting, as a support specialist or as a student advocate, earning
Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge in the areas of curriculum instruction, school administration or technology in the classroom? Would you like
As higher education costs skyrocket, colleges and universities are offering accessible and affordable online degree programs that are competitive and convenient. Besides saving on commuting
More people are pursuing a Master of Business Administration online than ever before. Fifty percent of online MBA programs reported an increase in applications for
If you’ve decided to pursue an MBA, you’ve probably done a lot of research. It means you took the time to outline your career goals
When a teacher-preparation college or university achieves accreditation, you can be confident it offers a high-quality education. But what makes accreditation so important? The History
Earning a Teacher Leader Endorsement can open doors of opportunity at both the building and district levels. Completed coursework qualifies for continuing education credits and
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