Graduate School Info
MVSU to host Graduate Expo March 1
Why should you consider an advanced degree? How will you finance your graduate education? What program of study is the best fit for you? For the answer to these questions and many more, attend Mississippi Valley State University’s Graduate Studies Expo to be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 1,
Does a GPA Matter in Post-University Life?
BY ANTON LUCANUS There has been an increased discussion about the relevance of GPA after graduation, specifically a Bachelor’s/Undergraduate degree
Five Steps To Writing an Outstanding PhD Thesis Proposal
by Dora Farkas, PhD Your Thesis Proposal Isn't Just About Getting Your Degree I remember the time that I was in the process of writing a thesis proposal in my second year of graduate school. It had to be 10-20 pages long, which was short compared to the length of the actual doctoral
MicroMasters: The Bridge Between a Bachelor’s Degree and a Graduate Degree
Save Time and Money While Advancing Your Career by Terri Williams Sometimes, a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough – but who has the time (and an extra $30,000) to attend grad school? However, a MicroMasters is the middle ground between a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, an
How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension
If youd like to improve your reading comprehension, try the SQ3R method. This is an acronym that means: Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review. Heres how it works: Survey Your Text Prior to reading, take a few moments to scan through your text. Get an overall feeling for how much youre g
People Judge Your Intelligence Based on the Tone of Your Voice and How Fast You Speak
Do you want people to think you are intelligent? Has someone ever told you “You’re much smarter than you look.”? No doubt it can sting to be perceived as less intelligent, particularly when you never had a chance to showcase your intellect in the first place! And while this might be a socia
Engineering Students Now Able to Earn Masters Degrees in 1 Year at N.C. A&T
As the global technology sector expands, more highly-skilled professionals are in demand. The College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is helping graduates and companies meet that demand by offering an intensive, one-year Master of Science degree for
The Savers Tax Credit Explained
by Roderick Kelly A little known tax credit can help you save for retirement, even if you feel you don’t have the money to do so. The formal nam
Morgan State University Selected For $2-Million Grant From UNCF To Improve Job Outcomes Of Graduates
UNCF® Career Pathways Initiative to Prepare Students for 21st Century Career Paths, Promote Employability and Improve Quality of Life After a six-m
Improving Graduate Student Preparedness for Entering the Workforce, Opportunities for Supplemental Support
NSF has identified improvement in graduate student preparedness for entering the workforce (http://www.performance.gov/node/40262?view=public#apg) as