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An education built for working adults: Learn-Practice-Apply

University of Phoenix is regularly innovating its program and course offerings to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. At the heart of this innovation is offering...

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  • Sep 15, 2020
  • 8 min read
The value of Prior Learning Assessments for adult learners

PLA programs exist to acknowledge and reward learners for their real-world experience. University of Phoenix believes in helping students save time and money by acknowledging this experience.

  • Sep 14, 2020
  • 3 min read
Make yourself memorable to hiring managers

The sum of your verbal and nonverbal interactions and the impressions they leave are what will ultimately land job candidates in the “yes” or “no” column. Consider these steps to position...

  • Sep 11, 2020
  • 4 min read
Celebrating women’s equality: Leading with conviction, bravery and empathy

If we follow the roadmap of the inspiring journeys of leaders like Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman and Eleanor Roosevelt, we are reminded that those of us in leadership positions can truly make a...

  • Sep 08, 2020
  • 2 min read
How to become a highly effective student: Six tips for succeeding in higher education

Does school seem overwhelming? We've got some expert advice on developing better study habits.

  • Aug 26, 2020
  • 3 min read
How to build a career self-reliant workforce through upskilling

Business needs change fast and organizations need to be nimble, but that doesn’t mean we need to downsize in times of change.

  • Aug 25, 2020
  • 3 min read
UOPX resources help take the stress out of pursuing a degree during the pandemic

From navigating furloughs to finding child care, stress and anxiety levels are at an all-time high for adults dealing with the day to day of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Aug 25, 2020
  • 4 min read
Well-being is a critical factor in employee engagement

As the pandemic continues, can the heightened levels of support and communication many employers offered employees during the initial transition to a work-from-home-environment be sustained over time?

  • Aug 26, 2020
  • 4 min read
UOPX provides community college students a pathway to a more affordable bachelor’s degree

The 3+1 Transfer Program helps save time and money and makes credit transfer a smoother process

  • Aug 25, 2020
  • 4 min read
Improving student attitudes toward math through highly contextualized, meaningful curriculum

A focus on student attitude, contextualized learning and a systematic formative process for accessing and assessing student knowledge can help create a more authentic and supportive curriculum to help...

  • Aug 25, 2020
  • 3 min read
Investing in entry-level employees for long-term success

When you get it right, entry-level hires can become a conduit into the upper levels of your organization.

  • Aug 17, 2020
  • 3 min read
Master of Health Administration student serves New York COVID-19 patients during pandemic

As a registered nurse, Tanya Marie Stramel felt strongly that she needed to be on the frontlines of COVID-19 in March, even though it meant leaving her husband and four children home in Las Vegas,...

  • Aug 14, 2020
  • < 1 min read
Fulfill your civic duty

We know you’re busy balancing class, work and family, but you still want to let your voice be heard in your community.

  • Aug 13, 2020
  • 4 min read
How COVID-19 may shape our future

Six months after the outbreak, we’ve learned what changes may be here to stay and how to cope with them.

  • Aug 12, 2020
  • 2 min read
Career Corner Q&A with Steven Starks

If you’re considering working with a recruiter as part of your job search strategy, it can be helpful to understand a bit about how they work.

  • Aug 11, 2020
  • 2 min read
Resume Guide: Three tips for creating a powerful resume

Your resume isn’t just a record of past employment. It’s a self-marketing tool; an advertisement meant to persuade employers to contact you for an interview.

  • Aug 11, 2020
  • 2 min read
IT professionals in high demand: AWS skills to advance your career

New and experienced professionals need the skills to align with the industry shift to cloud and AWS systems

  • Jul 28, 2020
  • 3 min read
Alejado’s journey a lesson in balancing life as an adult learner

Faculty of the Year winner shares her perspective as a single mother, cancer survivor

  • Jul 28, 2020
  • 7 min read
What is a bachelor’s degree?

A bachelor’s degree is a four-year (on average) program of university study that is comprehensive in nature and grants exposure to general study topics as part of a pursuit of mastery in a specific...

  • Jul 28, 2020
  • 3 min read
Benefits of being a nurse preceptor

UOPX nurse practitioner students share the mutual benefits of preceptor-student relations and emphasize the need for support moving forward.

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