To Mattie Lee, no one’s ever too old to learn
When you’ve got brains, use them — no matter your age. That’s the wisdom Mattie ...
All Phoenix Forward Articles
Dean Curley takes education personally
Finding a career for life is uncommon these days. More elusive are the people ...
5 things to know before choosing a charter school
Wondering how to get special attention for your child’s talents? You might ...
5 tools to keep on top of social media
Now that you’ve set up your Twitter® account, LinkedIn® profile and Facebook® ...
How to become a teacher
Pursuing a teaching career requires more than just earning the appropriate ...
Online adaptive learning helps students take charge of their own education, at their own pace
The trusty computer is quickly becoming a real partner in the educational ...
How to get into management
Do you have what it takes to become a manager? “There’s a fallacy in business ...
5 benefits of a small class size
When it comes to the number of students in a college class, does size make a ...
President of Operation Troop Appreciation tailored University of Phoenix coursework to her career
Call it precision timing. For Monica Orluk, designing her University of Phoenix ...
How to choose a time-management strategy that’s right for your personality
If you expressed your feelings about time management aloud, would you be ...
5 ways to balance pregnancy and your career
When Yahoo Inc. hired CEO Marissa Mayer in July 2012, the media buzz didn’t ...
For new family nurse practitioners, white coat ceremony marks a new chapter in their lives
One by one, graduates walked up to the stage, each accompanied by a family ...
5 emerging roles in nursing
As the U.S. health system evolves to meet the demands of aging baby boomers — as ...
5 reasons to be a health care administrator
When you’re sick, doctors are your heroes. But they wouldn’t be able to do ...
First-Year Sequence: What’s in it for you?
Science, writing, personal finance — required college courses can be a drag ...
5 ways exercise boosts your brainpower
Working out provides more than just physical benefits. Just ask Dean Hebert, an ...
Nursing simulation labs teach real-world skills
Patients are lying in hospital beds. One is about to give birth; another is ...
5 reasons to pick a career in health care IT
Wanted: information technology professional eager to step out of the server room ...
5 reasons to go back to school
With January here, many folks are contemplating ways to better their lives. From ...
5 tips for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions
Committing to run in next fall’s marathon might sound like a cool idea on ...
5 ways to choose the best hospital
We go to the hospital for care when we’re the most vulnerable, so we want to ...
5 reasons to end a toxic friendship
Do you have a friend who’s toxic, and really more of a frenemy? “If someone ...
7 easy ways to cut monthly expenses
Do you run out of money before you run out of bills? Cost cutting can be the ...
5 things you need to know about credit reports
You probably know your GPA, but do you know about your credit score and what’s ...
Is texting bad for kids’ communications skills?
OMG! Can u BLV it? Txting ur BFF during class is bad 4 u!...
5 ways to reduce stress by focusing on the present
You’re worried that a pending merger means you’ll be laid off. You’re terrified ...
What's the best business advice you ever heard?
You’ve probably heard all the platitudes about business, work, meetings and, ...
How to help make a seasonal job permanent
If you’ve nabbed a seasonal job, you might be wondering how you can turn your ...
5 ways to come back from the holidays refreshed
If you’re like a lot of people, your list of holiday experiences may include ...
iGrad teaches personal finance lessons
Navigating all the ways to create a budget and pay for college can feel like ...
5 ways to help protect your home from burglars
Are you doing everything possible to make your home secure and dissuade ...
5 career advancement tips for Facebook
Here’s some news you’re bound to “Like”: Facebook — the same site that hosts ...
5 tips to apply for federal government jobs
Thinking about a career with the U.S. government? More than 5,000 federal jobs ...
5 time-savers for savvy students
Do class assignments and study sessions have you wondering how you’ll ever be ...
5 resumé tricks and when to use them
In the age of digital sophistication, job seekers are employing all kinds of ...
5 programs that prepare you for exams
Given today’s sluggish economy, a lot of students are focused on improving ...
5 things you should know about energy drinks
How do you stay on top of your homework after a full day of work?...
Should teachers receive ethics training?
Ethics training is mandatory for many professions — from medicine to law — but ...
5 bad habits in office meetings
If you’re an office professional, then meetings are likely commonplace in your ...
5 time-saving apps to simplify your life
Mobile apps that can effectively discipline your kids, repel bugs and drive your ...
How to celebrate the holidays on a budget
It’s that time of year again when it’s easy to get swept up in retailers’ ...
7 tips for telecommuting from a coffee shop
If you’re a road warrior, freelancer or Internet entrepreneur, the local coffee ...
How volunteering can build your nursing resumé
Whether you’re a nursing student or have worked in the profession for decades, ...
5 ways virtual health care makes access easier
Open your mouth, stick out your tongue and say “ahh” … for the computer camera....
How to set the stage for a raise or promotion
If you’re tired of getting passed over by other people in your office for a ...
Paralyzed teen inspires University campus
Paralyzed teen hockey player Jack Jablonski's resolve to walk again is an ...
MBA grad from war-torn Angola succeeds online
University of Phoenix students typically work in offices by day and study via ...
4 veteran-friendly job websites
Searching online listings is a daily task for many American job hunters. But ...
Teaching as a second career gains popularity
If standing in front of a classroom and commanding the attention of 25 highly ...
University grants $10,000 for dolphin research
Dolphins and sea lions are known for their intelligence, but are they smart ...
5 ways working students can cut child care costs
Life as a working student is a challenge. Add parenting and the cost of child ...
Are wildfires good for the environment?
Close to 8 million acres of forests and grasslands in the United States went up ...
7 ways high performers can avoid mistreatment
Being the person everyone else in the office relies on is great for job ...
7 ways bartering can save you money
The reality TV show “Barter Kings” and Kyle MacDonald’s best-selling book “One ...
5 rules for healthy eating with Pinterest
When it comes to using recipes you find on Pinterest® pinboards to plan your ...
7 tips for getting Black Friday deals
If you think waiting outside for hours in the cold to beat hundreds of other ...
5 best business apps for work
With the advent of smartphones and tablets came many mobile applications ...
5 ways to get your resumé noticed
Is job hunting more difficult than ever before in our lifetimes? That’s hard to ...
New associate degree concentration prepares University students to be web administrators
In an effort to give students the tools they need to become certified web ...
Why do so few women work in IT?
Think about technology and IT for a second, and who comes to mind? You likely ...
How to talk to your boss about family obligations
Your son’s recital starts at 3:30 pm, but you can’t leave work before 5. Your ...
At University of Phoenix, those who can, teach
Becoming a faculty member at University of Phoenix is tough. Not only must ...
7 essential skills every MBA grad should possess
So you’ve gotten your MBA and are ready to try your luck in the job market. Now ...
How to tell your kids you’re going back to school
You decided to go back to college, picked a challenging program and enrolled in ...
5 questions to ask before seeing a doctor
Finding the right doctor for you or your family doesn’t have to be a daunting ...
University of Phoenix helps veterans transition into civilian life
Ever wonder what happens when veterans trade their military fatigues for a ...
Army is family for new AUSA chapter president
With her own family more than 2,000 miles away in Chicago, Sarah Oury — the new ...
How to create a winning college support team
When Michelle Hoaglund began studying for her bachelor’s degree in the ...
5 reasons to become a morning person
Does the idea of waking up at 5 am make you cringe? While young people — ...
Close Calls: A history of tight presidential races
If you think your vote doesn’t matter when it comes to electing the next ...
5 things you need to know about managing up
It’s one thing to acquire the skills to manage the people working under you, but ...
Boy Wonder: Resident prodigy at University of Phoenix is also a doctoral student
When Chris Crowe was 12 years old, his parents made a decision that would have a ...
5 tips for writing winning scholarship essays
Who doesn’t want scholarships? With cutthroat competition, you need any ...
5 ways “fight or flight” shapes your decisions
What do a prehistoric caveman and a modern hedge fund manager have in common? ...
5 reasons to take a lunch break
You work long hours. You eat junk food purchased from the office vending ...
7 tips for cover letters
If you want to be a standout in a job search, sending a proper cover letter ...
How to stay safe while trick-or-treating
Carving pumpkins, buying candy and finding costumes are often the first things ...
Dean James Ness offers a world of law enforcement experience to criminal justice students
For James Ness, PhD, dean of the University of Phoenix College of Criminal ...
7 ways University of Phoenix eCampus supports online students
As a student at University of Phoenix, you have access to a variety of helpful ...
How to use social media to boost your career
Instead of spending hours posting old prom pictures on social media, you might ...
5 reasons to finish your degree
Getting an education while juggling work and family is not easy. Though you ...
5 hot tips on growth industries
If you’ve been toiling in a shrinking industry, don't panic. There may be ...
University of Phoenix partners with FBINAA to help its graduates earn degrees
The University of Phoenix College of Criminal Justice and Security has teamed ...
5 health risks spurred by the drought
Feeling parched? During this summer’s record-breaking drought, you hopefully ...
Navigating the digital halls of the library
The University Library, launched in 1995, is an expansive resource for students, ...
5 ways to improve your relationship with instructors
If your interaction with faculty members is limited to just the time you’re in ...
How active-duty servicemembers can keep their studies on track
It’s a common scenario: Active-duty servicemembers enroll in school, but during ...
5 ways to hire the right person
In a tough economy, companies can pick and choose among qualified job ...
5 workplace ethical dilemmas
Good business practices aren’t just about the bottom line — they’re also about ...
7 ways to become your child’s homework hero
Along with fall heralding the season of “back to school” comes the daily ...
5 steps for turning around low performers
With tight corporate budgets echoing tough economic times, it’s never been more ...
5 reasons to say no
Your boss appears at 5 pm on Friday, dumps something on your already overloaded ...
5 basic skills you learned in college (that can help you get a job)
For every college student or graduate who is worried that you have nothing to ...
5 ways to get ready to vote
You want to help pick the leader of the free world, but have you done ...
5 ways to use data to get ahead at work
Your company’s old software platform is not keeping up with fast-changing ...
University of Phoenix partners with national parks
With close to 400 park areas spanning 84 million acres of land in the U.S., our ...
How to eat healthy on the go
It’s inevitable: You succumb to fast food because the day is packed with ...
5 inspirational alumni success stories
Have you ever felt as if the challenges of working and attending school ...
5 ways to improve your body language
With 55% of communication originating from body language, you’d think we’d all ...
Are you safe at work?
Contrary to popular opinion, most workplace violence incidents are not the ...
What skills do employers seek in job candidates?
Bad news! The resumé you’ve been sending around town — you know, the one with ...
5 tips to get through resumé tracking systems
Ever feel like once you click Submit on an online job application that human ...
University of Phoenix alumni mentoring offers career guidance for the real world
Sometimes you can’t have too much of a good thing. Just ask Adrienne Marcus, ...
University of Phoenix named Military-Friendly School for fourth consecutive year
University of Phoenix continues to be a top education destination for military ...
5 hot jobs in the green economy
Even if you’ve never thought about an eco-friendly career, there’s good reason ...
New dean champions the humanities
For Robert Ridel, PhD, the new dean of the College of Humanities at University ...
Phoenix Career Services provides tools to compete in today’s tough job market
Today’s job market is friendlier than that of the recent past: The U.S. Labor ...
5 questions to ask before going back to school
With 38 percent of current college students older than 25, the phrase “back to ...
What skills will you need to succeed in the future?
Times have changed for U.S. workers. Companies in the mid-20th century were ...
What do employers really want?
Employers are from Mars, and employees are from Venus — at least that’s the ...
How to make the most of a career fair
Attending a career fair can feel a bit like speed dating: You only get a few ...
7 fabulous scholarships you’ve never heard of
When most students hear the word “scholarship,” they assume they’ll need ...
Rx for a nursing career in the future?
A four-year degree
You find them in coffee shops across the country — students in medical scrubs ...
5 success tips for introverts
Even though U.S. business culture tends to be more extrovert-friendly, ...
5 ways to fire an employee respectfully
Axing an employee is a boss’ most unpleasant responsibility, but there are ways ...
3 ways a job-skills workshop can help you
Finding a job is, well, a job in itself. You perform research on companies and ...
5 ways to create an emergency plan
Earthquakes. Fires. Floods. Tornadoes. Blizzards. Hurricanes. Depending on ...
With autism on the rise, teachers find support through continuing education
Picture this: It’s the first day of school for 23 third-graders. Eagerly, they ...
5 ways parenthood makes you a better employee
You may not realize it, but the skills you’ve gained as a parent can help you ...
5 epic presidential campaign gaffes
A politician walks into a salon and gets a $400 haircut. And that’s it. There’s ...
5 tips for writing a post-interview thank-you note
It may seem old-fashioned, but when it comes to a job interview, the follow-up ...
How to choose the best career fair for you
Trolling the web and mailing out resumés often isn’t enough to land a job. ...
Going back to school? 5 tips for telling the boss
Pursuing an education while working full time requires focus, discipline and ...
5 ways to rock your Skype interview
With the increased popularity of job interviews being conducted via Skype™ ...
How to handle a layoff
Losing a job can be devastating, but knowing what to do during your exit can ...
5 customized diets for common health issues
Have you ever tried a new diet that offers a universal key to wellness or weight ...
5 ways to be a star at work
In today’s competitive job market, the employees who get more done are the ...
7 warning signs that you’re overscheduled
Does the sight of your planner make you want to sink into the couch with a pint ...
5 ways to cope with a workplace bully
The playground isn’t the only place where bullies dwell; they can wreak havoc in ...
Is unlimited vacation good for business?
Imagine a world in which companies have no vacation time limits and let ...
Get the skinny on 5 diet trends
Skim a few magazines, and you can find a hot new food or diet regimen for ...
5 key safety questions for potential homeowners
As the country’s real estate market gets back on its feet, house hunters are ...
5 ways to ensure business decisions are socially responsible
Running a company means more than making a profit and keeping customers happy. ...
5 ways to keep your sanity on social media
When you first sign up for social media sites, the experience is exciting and ...
Trim the fat: 5 rules for putting your budget on a diet
“When it comes to saving money, going on a financial diet is similar to losing ...
7 common interview mistakes you may not know you’re making
Do you keep missing out on job offers but can’t figure out why? If you got the ...
5 useful websites for teachers
Look up educational tools online, and you’ll find an inspiring range of ...
5 ways to support your child’s teacher
Want to improve your child’s education? You can make a big difference by ...
5 ways to bring play into the workplace
The same is true for many employees who are glued to their desks for eight ...
5 ways to volunteer with little time or money
So you want to make a difference in the world but think you’re too busy or too ...
5 tips for creating a business for under $10
Who says you need money to make money? Dr. Virginia Green, an instructor for ...
5 ways digital textbooks are improving education
Earlier this year, President Barack Obama challenged the nation’s schools to ...
The secret to success in business? Employee input, according to Royal Caribbean’s Bill Martin
Executives should always make time to listen to their employees’ work ideas, ...
What’s your best advice for first-year teachers?
Summer means school’s out, but it also means new teachers are preparing for ...
7 ways to handle a workplace romance
An office romance doesn’t have to be “love in a hopeless place” like in the pop ...
Got kids? 5 things you need to know about the meningitis vaccine
Each year, between 1,000 and 1,200 Americans contract meningococcal disease, ...
7 tips for active-duty entrepreneurs
You have this brilliant business idea, but there’s a catch: How do you make ...
5 team-building activities that actually work
While most companies have their employees engage in team-building exercises, ...
5 reasons to accept a lower-paying job
Money certainly talks, but is money everything when vying for a new job?...
How to take what you’re learning in class to work and make it pay
“In my years as a corporate manager, I saw many employees getting degrees on ...
5 tips on how to navigate student loans
Many college students apply for student loans, but the application process can ...
5 forecasts for how work will change in the future
The rapid growth of both technology and globalization is transforming the way ...
Orientation Workshop helps new students succeed
You wouldn’t run a marathon without training. It takes preparation, dedication ...
University of Phoenix alumnus runs for Ariz. office
There’s a fresh face in Arizona politics these days: University of Phoenix ...
5 ways to think like an entrepreneur at work
Think employees can’t have an entrepreneurial spirit? Think again. Here, five ...
Is your speech, um, like hurting your career?
Among all the reasons I had to hate my father when I was a teenager, none gave ...
5 ways to keep your social life alive when you’re super busy
When you’re busy juggling work, school and raising a family, having a vibrant ...
7 ways to keep your kids learning this summer
Have you heard about the “summer slide”? Studies conducted by the National ...
7 ways to prep your kids for the classroom
A well-behaved child who succeeds academically is a parent’s dream come true. To ...
5 ways to win an argument at work
What should you do in a heated discussion at work? Hold your tongue and take a ...
5 IT jobs that are hot right now
Despite the ho-hum speed of economic recovery in many sectors, the tech ...
5 ways to make yourself indispensable at work
You can never eliminate the risk of a layoff, but you can increase your value ...
Olympic lessons: What kids can learn while watching the 30th Summer Games
When the 30th Summer Olympic Games open in London for 12 days on July 27, ...
7 tips for choosing the best job references
You’ve nailed the job interview, and your prospective employer is asking for ...
5 steps to mastering time management
Sometimes a simple to-do list doesn’t cut it. Juggling multiple deadlines and ...
5 summer camp maladies and how to resolve them
Sleeping away at camp can be one of the richest experiences of your child’s ...
5 steps to creating a career-changing resumé
Changing your resumé so you can switch careers can be like baking cupcakes ...
5 reasons Generation Y will be entrepreneurs
Call them Gen Y, millennials or young adults. But you could also call today’s ...
5 ways to protect yourself from webcam hackers
Webcams look harmless: You may not even think about that little lens atop your ...
Nurses must balance compassion and detachment
“We as nurses care for patients and their families at their most vulnerable ...
5 ways companies snoop on you to get business
Once upon a time, people lived in small towns and shopped on Main Street. You ...
Student turns class project into a community playground for underprivileged kids
Norma Ortiz takes her college courses at University of Phoenix seriously. So ...
5 ways health care is healing the planet
The U.S. health care sector accounts for 8 percent of the national carbon ...
5 secrets of Internet safety
With an increase in the use of smartphones and tablets, many Americans have ...
5 things health care organizations can learn from corporate America
Health care shouldn’t be primarily about profit, but health care organizations ...
University of Phoenix alumna heads to international track and field games
Most people have big dreams, but few people have the chance to turn their ...
5 ways to become your own health care advocate
When it comes to your health, speak up. University of Phoenix College of ...
5 reasons why using the Web to self-diagnose is risky
You’re up late with a stuffy nose and stomach cramps. The doctor’s office is ...
5 apps that make summer more fun
Plenty of apps can help you make the most of the warm summer weather — whether ...
7 things you need to know about sunscreen
It’s summertime, which means you’ll be spending more time outside in the ...
5 ways military spouses can build a support network
With time apart from your loved one, worry and being stationed around the ...
5 tips for staying focused on schoolwork this summer
It’s 85 degrees, there’s a barbecue sizzling next door and you hear the ice ...
5 ways to have a fuel-free vacation
With the cost of filling your vehicle's gas tank, the all-American road trip ...
7 reasons to take a staycation this summer
With the rising prices of fuel and the high cost of travel on our fragile ...
University partners with Cisco for new certificate programs
This spring, the University of Phoenix College of Information Systems and ...
Career advice for the new grad: 5 ways to launch your career
Graduation is the conclusion of a journey that deserves celebrating. University ...
Graduating? How to thrive in a tough job market
As college students prepare for graduation, the excitement, for many, is ...
5 things to do while you’re in Phoenix for national commencement
Although the main focus of your trip to Phoenix is celebrating your — or a loved ...
7 ways to have a successful graduation day
With all the excitement of heading to Glendale, Ariz., for the big University ...
University of Phoenix student Betty Ireigbe publishes autobiography
As a child, Betty Ireigbe walked more than 20 miles a day to fetch water, ...
National Teacher of the Year is celebrated at the White House
Rebecca Mieliwocki, a seventh-grade English teacher from Burbank, Calif., has ...
Power tool: A new system analyzes online chatter
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could instantly find out what TV viewers thought of ...
5 ways to leave a job with dignity in any circumstance
Fed-up flight attendant Steven Slater didn’t exactly leave his job with grace in ...
5 ways to keep business travel from messing up your personal life
If you’re someone who flies frequently for work, you know the havoc travel can ...
7 tips for choosing the right business conference
In today’s era of tight expense budgets, a conference’s cost and location can ...
You’re hired! 7 ways to negotiate the best offer
Job negotiation is tricky business. You nailed the interview, you’ve piqued the ...
5 unique ways to celebrate Father’s Day
If your dad has received one too many ties, coffee mugs or pairs of socks as ...
Can manufacturing help heal our economy?
In his State of the Union address, President Obama singled out manufacturing as ...
Want engaged students? Send them outside to play
Once the playground din dies down, recess is more than just a midday chance for ...
5 predictions for the future of higher education
In the future, getting a college degree will be even more important than it is ...
5 essential skills for paraeducators
Remember the teachers’ assistants you had as a kid? They distributed tests, ...
What can American schools learn from Finland?
By adopting what some would call a more creative approach to learning, Finland ...
Phoenix graduate takes his hometown’s helm
University of Phoenix graduate Matthew Spencer was contemplating how to enter ...
Are community health centers government’s best-kept secret?
Need treatment for a health issue but can't afford insurance or the price of a ...
New Sperling Center opens with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony
University of Phoenix celebrated the grand opening of its high-tech John ...
5 strengths workers need for the future
If you don’t have the right 21st-century skills, you may have a hard time ...
5 tips on transferring from community college to a four-year program
With the sluggish economy, community colleges nationwide are flooded with ...
Tech guru sees bright future for online education
Sitting on the runway on September 11, 2001, Kathleen Ives decided to pursue ...
Is online dating dying?
Online dating is an integral part of contemporary culture — sitcoms refer to it ...
5 tips for retirement planning
A recent survey indicates more than 60 percent of working Americans have less ...
5 predictions about working women
Forget the Chinese Zodiac calendar: This should be called the Year of the ...
5 worthy ways to support military personnel
No dollar amount can reunite a servicemember with his or her family fast enough. ...
5 signs that Facebook makes you depressed
Do you have the Facebook® blues? Emerging studies indicate that social media may ...
5 reasons Groupon might be only a passing fad
Social couponing, which blends social media with marketing via targeted online ...
Why Twitter is worth your time
Imagine a tool that gives you access to concise tips from the foremost experts ...
How you can put Pinterest to work
Pinterest℠, an online image pinboard that's popular for allowing you to organize ...
Just shut up: 5 celeb meltdowns on Twitter
Remember the old saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, don’t say ...
How to trash your online reputation
“It takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but you can lose it in a ...
Sperling Center, the campus of the future, opens
University of Phoenix president Bill Pepicello says that when he goes to work ...
5 marketing lessons you can learn from viral videos
Were you privy to the most recent virus? We’re not talking about anything ...
Read.Play.Win! literacy program aims to improve reading skills
Reading levels among students nationwide are faltering: 34 percent of fourth ...
5 careers for military veterans
“The only constant in a military career is that someday it will end,” says ...