Picture this: You’re in a hospital room, and a nurse walks in—flustered, but still smiling—with a chart in hand. This expert provider is checking your vitals, catching early warning signs, coordinating with doctors, reassuring your anxious family outside, and solving small healthcare crises in the hallway … all before lunch. Today, nurses are no longer…
June is National Internet Safety Month in the United States: a time to spotlight online risks, particularly for children and teens. These efforts are especially crucial considering human trafficking—a modern form of slavery—continues to rise globally, with traffickers increasingly exploiting the internet to recruit victims. In this article, we’ll explore the extent of this humanitarian…
Picture this: A TV meteorologist warns about a brewing hurricane, the storm’s cone of uncertainty and spaghetti models streaking all over the screen. As you quietly regret moving to the coast and plan for gas, water and higher ground, you hear the harried meteorologist explain which hurricane category will destroy your home—and which will wash…
Planning your next career move? Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or aiming for a more advanced role, having the right tools can make all the difference. Megan Baeza, UTPB’s executive director of career services, shares her expert advice on what your career toolkit should look like. Must-Have Career Tools for Every…
Statistically speaking, most social work graduates pursue social work careers. But what if you’re not like most people? We’re here to tell you that you can absolutely transform your passion for helping others and hard-earned expertise into another type of career. A social work degree is a broadly marketable credential offering highly transferrable skills to…
Honoring and celebrating our mothers has been a global tradition throughout history. Although Mother’s Day was officially declared a U.S. holiday in 1914, its origins date back centuries. People have honored their mothers across cultures and time periods through festivals, religious observances, and communal gatherings. Understanding the historical significance of holidays like Mother’s Day provides…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela Shaping Education: From Pioneers to Advocates Education has long been a cornerstone of human civilization, shaping the course of society across generations. Educational pioneers like Horace Mann, who championed free public education, and Maria Montessori, who revolutionized individualized learning,…
Change is both a certainty and a necessity in business. Adapting to change can make the difference between success and failure for just about any type of organization. Right now, a digital transformation is well underway in most business sectors, and business leaders that embrace this changing landscape are the most likely to survive and…
Transitions during a typical school day—like moving from one subject to another—can be challenging for many students. But for special education students, these transitions can be particularly stressful and frustrating. Whether in mainstream classrooms or special education programs, students with special needs often struggle with adapting to change. To address this issue, a team of faculty…
In today’s complex financial world, understanding the basics of financial literacy is crucial for personal and professional success. It empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their money and prepares them for future opportunities, such as advancing their careers through programs like those offered by The University of Texas Permian Basin. This article provides a…