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January 17, 2025 by Jacqueline Jackson

Skills That Shape the Future: The 10 Essential Skills Every Student Needs

Skills That Shape the Future: The 10 Essential Skills Every Student Needs

As a college associate professor, I see firsthand that success in today’s world requires more than just knowledge—it’s about having the right skills to communicate, adapt, and thrive. Whether you’re working with animals, people, or data, these 10 essential skills are the key to setting our graduates apart and preparing them for whatever challenges life or work may present.

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November 27, 2024 by Chris Cummins

The Older You Get, The Faster Time Goes

The Older You Get, The Faster Time Goes

Growing up, my grandfather said, “The older you get, the faster time goes.” As a teenager then, I thought that sounded good, but I had no idea what he meant. Now, as an adult, I find myself talking with others about how fast time actually goes. We are in December 2024, and as we close out this school semester and this calendar year, I thought heavily of the French philosopher René Descartes.

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November 08, 2024 by Dr. Angela L. Ash, Professor of History

The History of Veterans Day

The History of Veterans Day

The much-anticipated end of the “Great War” or World War I came on the 11th day, the 11th month, and the 11th hour in 1918, through the signing of the “armistice,” or truce, between the Central and Allied Powers.

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