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Mothers who dedicate themselves to achieving their professional goals while they set positive examples for their kids are some of the most inspiring people. Working and raising a family on your own is challenging enough, but adding college to the mix pretty much bedazzles the cape of the supermom outfit. We know from our students that it’s certainly a dream worth pursuing. Get started with these tips if you’re considering going back to school as a single mom.

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Just as the world tends to do, academia has changed drastically over the past 20 years. Even the most established brick and mortar universities have transitioned into the digital age, and more adults are going back to school than ever. But how do these nontraditional students return to the classroom or cloud after such a long hiatus?

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There is an array of resources out there that help traditional students get ready for the first day of school, from dorm room decor to the latest tech and fashion trends. But how do nontraditional students prepare? Brandman is here to help year-round scholars and professionals get ready for their busy back to college seasons with this essential checklist.

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For most teachers it’s getting down to the wire on prepping the classroom for the upcoming school year. To help our fellow educators we’ve put together a cheat sheet of some of the best teacher discounts and back to school sales 2014. Continue reading →

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The decision to pursue a higher education is one that will likely change your life, which of course means it involves evaluating many different factors. Will your investment of time and funds provide a considerable return? What is your motivation to do so and what are your goals? Here are five simple questions to help you answer that daunting question: “Should I go back to school?” Continue reading →

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There are so many factors to consider when selecting the right university for you to achieve your degree at. Once you’ve selected your program and researched universities that offer it, you’ll likely run into narrowing down your options by school type. Here are our top five reasons to apply to a private school for your education.

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For some educators, the back to school season means more than stocking up on supplies and new outfits for the first day of school. A recent graduate may be planning to launch a teaching career, and long-time professionals may consider new opportunities for growth. As the teacher shortage intensifies to a national level, we explore the U.S states with the highest demand and the best states to work for educators.

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In the words of Brandman University’s distinguished dean, Dr. Glenn Worthington, “Ultimately, your success story is our success story at Brandman.” We thank our wonderful students and alumni for sharing their tales about those who supported them and inspired them to achieve their degrees.

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As a student-centric university, Brandman is dedicated to building a strong culture of support for its students and community members. Our academic advising team is a primary part of the many ways we ensure that students are provided the help they need to transition into their educational careers and achieve long-term success. Lynda Snyder has personally witnessed this support system and thanks her experience with faculty and staff as she moves forward on the path to graduation. Continue reading →

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There is no single definition of “success.” Many different people have their own interpretation of the word that is often based on personal values, experiences, beliefs and other complex factors. Sometimes it’s a mix of factual evidence and emotional sentiments that influence its meaning, while other times it can skew stronger in one direction than the other. Continue reading →