The phrase liberal arts has been a part of the English language for over 600 years, with uses dating back to the 14th century. It was a term borrowed from the Latin word liber, which translates into “free” or “unrestricted,” and was used to describe an education designed to encourage such vital...

Serving our country is perhaps one of the noblest careers. However, for veterans or active-duty personnel getting ready to transition into another career post-service, college can be the bridge they need to learn new skills. Online colleges offer a unique and flexible opportunity to learn,...

Online education has come a long way in the last decade or so, and with it has come much of the respect and perks once reserved for traditional degree programs. Among the options now open to distance learners is financial aid. Until 2006, students were required to take 50 percent of their classes on...

Don’t be fooled into believing that just because you’ve hit the half century mark, you’re destined to finish your working days doing the same thing until retirement. Many 50-somethings are taking the leap and embarking on something new. Whether they’re sick of the same old routine, need a better...

Sometimes our intended professional paths take twists and turns that leave us looking down a different road. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom ready to re-emerge in a field that’s changed since you left, a military veteran recently discharged from service, or someone whose decided that it’s time for...

Back in the day, the prerequisite for grad school was to take the Graduate Record Exam, commonly known as the GRE. While this exam and similar exams (like the MAT) help college admissions boards better understand an individual student’s chances of academic success, for prospective students, they...