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People perform their best at certain types of tasks — from exercise to problem-solving — at particular times of day, otherwise known as peak performance. Is the same true for study habits? Experts think so, though they note it isn’t quite that simple.

Now that you’ve plunked down the requisite cash to register your daughter for ballet lessons and bought the tights, leotard and ballet slippers, she never seems to want to go. In fact, most weeks she says quitting is her preferred option, and you literally drag her out the door.

While everyone can agree that the Internet makes life easier, it’s also full of potential dangers. “Hackers are looking for [your] banking information, along with personal information such as addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates and credit card information,” says Lisa Sims, a private technology consultant and an online instructor of web development courses for ...

You cook meals, run errands, raise kids, work, attend school — the list goes on. It’s no wonder you feel there isn’t enough time to do everything.

But with planning and some organizational tools, you can accomplish more than you thought. Two experts offer tips to help you make the most of each ...

Aside from receiving an F on an assignment, there’s nothing more shameful than getting a paper back from an instructor bearing the word “plagiarism” underlined in red ink.

Plagiarism, the unattributed use of someone else’s words or ideas — ...

Your family and friends have come to Phoenix for your commencement, and they want to be wowed by the beauty of Arizona. No problem — the Copper State has so many great towns to visit and sights to see, your day trip may turn into a long weekend.

Do you have friends and family members who have agreed to see you cross the stage during University of Phoenix National Commencement on June 7th or 8th? Here’s a list of things your loved ones should do before and during their trip to Phoenix:

Once you’ve crossed the stage, accepted your diploma and turned in your cap and gown, don’t just sit there smiling — it’s time to make all your hard work count.

You’ll want to do everything possible to put your degree to work for you, ...

It’s your moment. After so many homework assignments, late-night study sessions and personal sacrifices, the time has finally arrived for all your efforts to be acknowledged at graduation. So you’ll want to ensure that the day goes off without a hitch.

Advice comes from every corner of our lives, but there’s something about guidance from our fathers that can resonate for a lifetime. In honor of Father’s Day, we asked five University of Phoenix faculty members to tell us about the most meaningful advice their dads ever gave them. Here’s what they shared:...

The University’s National Commencement is June 7–8 in Phoenix and, while the spotlight is on your academic accomplishment, you can turn your visit into a vacation by setting aside time to see the sights. So whether you’re coming to the Valley for the first time — or the 10th — here are five things to do that can help make your visit more memorable:...

Going to classes and completing assignments — in addition to maintaining the responsibilities of a professional career and a family — can cause stress in anyone’s life. Paying for college on top of that can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed. A scholarship is one thing that can help reduce that stress, allowing you to focus on your education....

Need to write a college essay, but still haven’t figured out how to compose a decent thesis sentence? Have no fear. The Academic Tutoring department at University of Phoenix offers complimentary weekly webinars that provide group tutoring in a range of subjects to promote student success.

We’ve all done it — misplaced an apostrophe, confused “their” with “there” or “they’re,” mismatched subject and pronoun, or left a participle dangling. Is it really such a big deal?

It can be, says Stephanie Cook, an instructor in the communication program ...

If you’re weary of hearing your kids playing “Angry Birds,” there are a lot of other options that are educational and just as engaging, says Charlene Kaplan, an instructor in the early childhood education program at University of Phoenix and a former preschool director.

What’s a surefire way to help college students gain the abilities they’ll need to succeed in the workplace? At University of Phoenix, it’s a team approach to coursework. Learning teams have been required in every undergraduate and graduate class since shortly after the University was founded in 1976....

Although you may think that sending a harmless “WAYD?” (What are you doing?) text to your buddy during a college lecture won’t distract you from the material, a 2012 study shows otherwise.

“It’s very simple,” says Bonnie Ellis, PhD, a public speaking coach and ...

Although the main focus of your trip to Arizona in June is to celebrate your — or a loved one’s — accomplishment, you deserve to have some fun while you’re in town for national commencement.

If you’ve never been to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, you’ll be excited to ...

Like many students, you’ll likely need some financial aid to help pay for college. But student loans aren’t your only option — and should be carefully considered after reviewing other available options. Here are seven ways to pay for your education:

When it comes to finding scholarships, here’s a good rule of thumb: Look for financial aid opportunities offered in your city, county and state. In a local rather than a national arena, the pool of candidates is often smaller, so you may have less competition.

When you’re buried under work, there’s nothing more alluring than the dream of taking a vacation. For many, spring break is a natural time to get away — it’s the midway point between the holidays and summer, and therefore a good time to recharge your batteries. Although airfares are slowly rising and hotel fees seem to multiply by the minute, there are ways to keep vacation ...

“Many couples tend not to realize the challenges that blending lives will bring,” says Juergen Korbanka, PhD, area chair for the College of Social Sciences for the University of Phoenix Utah Campus. Premarital counseling can help you prepare for these changes and start your married life happily. Here are five reasons to sign up:...

If you feel ho-hum about even the thought of celebrating Valentine’s Day, you’re not alone. With all the responsibilities parents face — juggling work schedules, caring for kids and trying to pay the bills on time — it’s not surprising that romance often is the first thing to go in a busy household.

A college degree is an investment. Yet Americans now owe more on their student loans than they do on credit cards — and 11 percent of that debt is in some form of delinquency, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

When it comes to your career, you probably have questions: How could your passions translate into a profession? What does the local market look like in your chosen industry? What do you need to do to reach your professional goals?