Memorial Day is almost upon us, an annual event that typically triggers another annual phenomenon in the United States: high gas prices. By the calendar, summer starts in late June, but due to rising temperatures and dwindling school schedules, Memorial Day is considered by many to be the unofficial start of the summer season, heralding…
“Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business.” — Sir Richard Branson, famed entrepreneur Many elements go into making a successful enterprise, but money is without question what keeps a business alive. As such, managing the flow of money—what’s coming in, going out, and moving within—is a critical role…
More than ever, instant communication rules our workplaces, whether over digital platforms and videoconferencing or in-person meetings and discussions. In fact, the ability to effectively communicate is considered one of the top soft skills needed to thrive in the modern workplace. Individuals who can accurately relay information, provide valuable feedback, and listen to ideas can…
We’re back with five more feminist writers who changed history. If you didn’t catch our first list, you can find it here. History is replete with authors and poets who turned pain into prose, giving voice to the women of their time. There are so many feminist writers worth mentioning (and reading); we couldn’t possibly…
People earn college degrees for many reasons: to grow intellectually and culturally, to make their loved ones proud, or to gain a sense of accomplishment. The primary motivation for most people, however, is to enjoy a more rewarding career. Research backs the notion that those looking to start a career or vie for advancement within…
If you work in Texas law enforcement and are interested in pursuing a criminal justice bachelor’s degree—or are currently doing so—you may be eligible to earn your universally respected education credential at little to no cost. For more than 50 years, the Texas Education Code has exempted our valued law enforcement personnel from tuition and…
Earning a Master of Public Administration (MPA) is indicative of a professional’s understanding of administrative ethics, organizational management, and political processes. Aspiring public servants need little convincing to pursue this graduate degree, but choosing an MPA program—that’s a different story. A flexible MPA program, like the one offered by The University of Texas Permian Basin,…
“And may the odds be ever in your favor.” — Effie Trinket in “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins On November 8, 2022, Edwin Castro walked into Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, California, and walked out with a winning Powerball ticket worth $2.05 billion, the largest national lottery jackpot in history. The odds of Castro…
As of January 2023, the average school superintendent salary in Texas is $169,476. That’s a respectable number and appealing to many superintendent candidates, but as an average it doesn’t tell the whole story. A September 2022 report sourced from the Texas Education Agency showed annual superintendent salaries topping or approaching the half-million-dollar mark. These salaries…
Language is ever-evolving, as exemplified by the latest updates to the Oxford English Dictionary. Additions like “blousette,” “gatekeep,” and “pumpkin spice” may seem inappropriate to traditionalists but are quaint in comparison to the words and phrases of Old English, the earliest form of the English language. The history of the English language is punctuated by…