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In recent years, California has made headlines for taking important steps to better support college students raising children. Three years ago, California enacted a new law requiring the state’s community colleges and most of its public universities to accommodate the complicated schedules of student-parents by allowing them to register for classes before other learners. In 2024, state ...

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Recognition places NU among the top institutions in the country for advancing access, affordability, and career outcomes for non-traditional, working, and military-connected learners SAN DIEGO, CA (May 1, 2025) – National University (NU)—a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving over 50,000 nontraditional, working, and military students annually through its degree programs and 80,000 more through its workforce ...

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What is Natural Environment Teaching? A Guide to NET

Academically reviewed by: Faheema Abdool-Ghany, Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA-NY, Academic Program Director- MSABAAssistant Professor In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that…

September 2, 2025 • 12 min read

Financial Aid for Adult Learners: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Going back to school as an adult learner? You’ll be joining the roughly 2.9 million adults enrolled in undergraduate degrees, which translates to about 23%…

August 26, 2025 • 13 min read

The Best Online Degrees for Career Change After 30

Stagnant career growth. Job burnout. Desire for new challenges or pursuit of a passion. These are the top reasons people over 30 are going back…

August 22, 2025 • 13 min read

Step-by-Step Dissertation Guide

Academically reviewed by: Andy Riggle, PhD, Associate Vice-President, Educational Services and Assessment Support Introduction to the Dissertation/Applied Doctoral Project Process Completing your dissertation or applied…

August 19, 2025 • 46 min read

13 Highest-Paying College Majors in 2025

Think only STEM majors make good money out of college? It’s true they do well, but majoring in business or finance could also be your…

August 12, 2025 • 21 min read

The Future of Social Work: Trends and Innovations

Written by Robyn L. Hudson, LCSW, PhD, Professor, MSW Program Director The field of social work is undergoing profound change, driven by complex societal needs,…

August 8, 2025 • 6 min read

Probation Officers: Supervising and Supporting Rehabilitation

By the end of 2022, an estimated 2.9 million adults in the U.S. were on probation. That’s a staggering number, but it’s down from 3.9…

August 4, 2025 • 9 min read

How to Become a Digital Forensic Investigator

Digital Forensics’ Impact What do the Enron scandal and a notorious serial killer have in common? Both were exposed by a digital forensics investigation. Experts…

July 30, 2025 • 12 min read

How to Become a Software Engineer

How to Become a Software Engineer: A Complete Guide Could you imagine a world without Google searches or binge-watching your favorite Netflix shows? Software engineers…

July 24, 2025 • 10 min read

Marketing & SEO Jobs: Growth Trends and Insights

Key Findings From the Study Despite the explosion of digital marketing roles, many professionals are still struggling to match their skills with the right markets.…

July 15, 2025 • 8 min read

What Does a Criminologist Do?

What Does a Criminologist Do? Roles and Responsibilities When you hear “criminologist,” do you picture Sherlock Holmes piecing together clues at a crime scene? Or…

July 8, 2025 • 10 min read

49 Adult Literacy Statistics and Facts for 2025

Adult literacy remains a foundational pillar for personal advancement and economic opportunity in the United States. While millions of adults continue to face challenges with…

June 24, 2025 • 7 min read

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