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  The United States is more diverse than ever, and the nation will diversify more in the coming decades, according to a 2020 Pew Research report. For example, in terms of race and ethnicity, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that the percentage of Americans who identify as Black, Asian, and/or Hispanic will increase from 40% in 2019 to over 50% by 2044. Why is diversity important in college? Learning alongside people from different backgrounds and cultures prepares students for the real world. Moreover, diversity in college can become a source of strength and joy that enriches a student’s life well […]

Savvy leaders have often leveraged new media to influence politics. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s adoption of the radio and John F. Kennedy’s use of television bridged communication gaps between politicians and the public to great political success. Social media’s influence on elections was evident in the early 2000s. Barack Obama harnessed social media in his first presidential campaign to rally a majority of voters and win the 2008 election. Around 74% of internet users sought election news online during Obama’s first campaign, representing 55% of the entire adult population at the time, according to Pew Research Center. Social media plays a […]

Whether you’re interested in embarking on a new career, developing skills and expertise in your current field, or opening yourself up to new learning opportunities, an advanced degree can lead to career satisfaction and be personally rewarding. It can have material benefits as well; salary site PayScale reports that the median annual salary for bachelor’s graduates was approximately $65,000 as of November 2021, while master’s graduates made a median of about $78,000. If you’re considering going back to school for a master’s, how long a degree takes may play a part in your decision-making process. A number of factors can […]

Internships are temporary jobs that provide an opportunity to gain entry-level work experience — and can be an invaluable steppingstone to a new career. In fact, if you’re wondering why to do an internship during college, consider this: According to a National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) report, 66% of students who completed internships in 2020 became full-time employees at the companies where they interned. In addition, NACE reports that employers aim to hire at least 50% of interns as full-time employees. Opportunities for career advancement are just one of the many benefits of completing internships during college. How […]