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The One Word that Could Help You Finish Your 100% Online Degree Faster
By: University of Arkansas Grantham June 15, 2015
Let’s take a moment to talk about Sir Isaac Newton. I remember sitting in my ninth grade Physical Science course, trying to understand the very basic physics concepts that Mr. Jameson was throwing at me. I've always been more of…
3 Reasons You Should Care About Politics and Government
By: Jonathan Dolen January 19, 2015
Editor's note: Sources updated as of May 2019 As an American Government Instructor at UA Grantham , I’m often asked by others, “Why should I be interested in politics and government?” As someone who has spent many years studying and…
Why are electives important and how should I choose them?
Why are electives important and how should I choose them?
By: University of Arkansas Grantham December 30, 2014
One of my favorite things to do with the blog is to be able to answer frequently asked questions, squash widely-held myths on subject and spotlight ordinary people doing remarkable things. Last week, we looked at the theory and inherent…
Options for Military Spouses that aren’t Eligible for MyCAA Funds
3 Options for Military Spouses that aren’t Eligible for MyCAA Funds
By: University of Arkansas Grantham September 24, 2014
In full disclosure, I’m not a military spouse. Over the last two and half years, however, I have come to know and love more about the military spouse culture than ever before in my life. Before joining Grantham, my husband…
Busy Schedule - 6 Simple Ways to Balance School with Work and Family
Busy Schedule? 6 Simple Ways to Balance School with Work and Family
By: University of Arkansas Grantham February 25, 2013
Adult learners who enroll in online degree programs frequently have many other responsibilities to juggle in their daily lives. Of course, there's school. But there's also work ... and a family. Using time management skills may seem like an easy task, but…
Regional Versus National Accreditation FAQ’s
By: University of Arkansas Grantham September 13, 2012
At Grantham University, we're frequently asked the difference between Regional Accreditation and National Accreditation. Over time, we've developed this list of Frequently Asked Questions in response: What is the difference between national and regional accreditation? There are many more similarities…
6 Options When Military Tuition Assistance Runs Out
By: University of Arkansas Grantham May 8, 2012
One of the primary benefits of being an active military service member while pursuing an online education is the military tuition assistance offered as part of your service. Tuition assistance pays up to $250 per credit hour ($4,500 total) until the fiscal year cap…
Tips for human resources professionals to be successful in their career.
15 Keys to Human Resources Professionals Being Successful
By: University of Arkansas Grantham April 19, 2012
Successful human resource management professionals are often responsible for overseeing a company's culture and leadership. But they do much more than that. They also play an integral role in the training, assessment and rewarding of employees, in addition to ensuring…
The 5 Most Common Mistakes on Research Papers
By: University of Arkansas Grantham January 9, 2012
Editor's note: Matt Diggs is a faculty member at UA Grantham who teaches the capstone seminar that all multidisciplinary degree students must complete. He also teaches a variety of social science electives in the College of Arts and Sciences. As part of…
Happy Birthday, Navy: Top 10 Famous Navy Personnel You May Not Know
Happy Birthday, Navy: Top 10 Famous Navy Personnel You May Not Know
By: Brandon Swenson October 13, 2011
On October 13, 2024 the naval warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces turns 249 years old. The U.S. Navy earned its birth certificate (it was then called the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War) on Oct. 13,…
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