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Who or What Decides Gas Prices? 

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…

Business
So You Want to Be a Financial Manager 

“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…

Humanities
Five More Feminist Writers Who Changed History 

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…

General
Ask a Career Services Professional 

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…

Public Administration
Always Online: The Benefits of a Flexible MPA Program  

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,…

Education
By The Numbers: What Is Superintendent Certification Worth? 

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…

Humanities
From Old to New: How the English Language Evolved Throughout History 

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…

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