Higher Education and Academia

[Editor's Note: Have you ever tried to make your presentation "better" by throwing in just "one more thing"? That is until you throw in just one more and one more and one more? Simple is better and more effective. Learn how the Coco Chanel method can help you hone your next presentation. - Paula G]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Whenever someone starts talking about what jobs will be "hot" or what degrees you "should" pursue, I cringe. Times change quickly and living your life by doing something that you don't like or aren't good at (or potentially both) is disheartening and a sure path to the opposite of success. I absolutely loved this post on the changing times and the importance of doing what you love. It's practical, thoughtful, and grounded in the reality of today's world. - Paula G]  Read more

[Editor's Note: When we're young we think we choose a college major or career path and that is it, forever. As this story shows...we morph and change in many ways over time. Sometimes to follow a passion and sometimes out of necessity. See how she became a teacher by accident. - Paula G]  Read more

Plenty of fuss lately over the kids' graduations but what of the hardworking adult greeting that exhaustive milestone? Meet Lindsy Floyd - a wife, mother and now, former student:  Read more

Suddenly you decide you wish to go back to school to reinvent your career. it's no small chunk of change to invest in higher education. So, how does this career move break down in terms of dollars and cents. Learn how this woman is making it work without breaking the bank.  Read more