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The Rise of the Non-traditional Student

Meet NAU Alumni Sabrina Kastur

What Degree Do You Need to Be a Paralegal?

Paralegals are always in high demand, and you can find a career in many places besides a law firm – although there are plenty of those positions available as well. Paralegals provide assistance to lawyers in dealing with everyday tasks. They may prepare legal documents, gather information related to a case, or research legal precedent.

Tips for Going Back to School as an Adult

Did you know that almost 40 percent of students attending school for their undergraduate degree are over the age of 24? The idea that colleges are meant primarily for those just out of high school is obsolete, and more adults are deciding to go back to school than ever before. Are you tired of your

Becoming a Clinical/Medical Lab Technician

Going Back to School to Get Your BSN at National American University

Are you currently a registered nurse who is looking for new opportunities and the ability to take on more leadership responsibilities? Do you have a dream of one day earning your Master’s in Nursing or even your Ph.D. to become an advanced practice registered nurse? If you are a registered nurse and are looking to

Benefits to Taking College Classes in the Summer

        Did you know that National American University is open for class this summer? If you have thought about going back to school to get a degree in nursing, criminal justice, or another one of the hottest fields for jobs today, summer is a great time to start. While summer is the

What Would LinkedIn Wear to a Party? How Dress Codes Can Help You Understand What’s Appropriate for Social Media

It is hard to know sometimes which social media option is right for the occasion. Thinking of social media in terms of dress codes might help. In summary: LinkedIn: Business casual or business wear depending on your career objectives. Facebook: Casual, for personal pages. Twitter: Casual to business causal, depending on your followers and purpose.

NAU Employee To Pay it Forward in Alaska

NAU employee, Derek Leivestad, spends more time in the air than at a desk for his job with NAU. He’s one of three pilots that help ferry NAU’s leadership and staff to the university’s more than 30 locations across the Midwest. This coming June, however, Derek will be boarding a plane to Alaska as a

Finding a Career that Allows You to Give Back