Tom Brady could have been one of the highest paid NFL players ever to play the game. However, he is not. Brady has made $197 million over the course of his career, so nobody is shedding tears for him. Brady has frequently taken contract extensions and restructured his deals to help the New England Patriots address other spots on the roster, giving up at least $60 million over the course of his career. Even those who heartily pull against the Patriots in every game, not just the Super Bowl, (and full disclosure, this would describe me) would have the utmost respect for ANY person who thought of his team more than he did himself, (I do). Brady has made plenty of money in his NFL career —but what if he had not taken less or restructured contracts over the course of his career to help the Patriots out? Brady would be a richer man, and perhaps the highest-paid player in NFL history. There are many factors to winning a Super Bowl—the only one game championship in major American spo...

Let’s face it- adult students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree are typically juggling several different balls in their busy world. Some are raising families; they’re working forty hours a week or more; and they like to maintain an active social life. Somehow, in between doing all of that, they are also trying their best to earn a college degree. For this reason, accelerated degree completion options like APPEAL exist. The simple idea and concept behind a program like APPEAL is to make it as convenient as possible for the busy adult student to earn a BS. And while the classes themselves as well as the copious amounts of homework can be taxing and time-consuming, adult students appreciate the format and structure of the courses. In an effort to continue to provide convenient degree completion options for the busy adult student, in January 2019, the School of Professional Studies began offering hybrid courses as part of the APPEAL program. So what exactly does this mean? Hyb...

“ Don’t Abdicate The Throne , by Dr. Lisa Brooks Greaux, is a rallying cry for women to “take their seat at the table," take back their power, and crash their own party. Describing her debut book as the treasure trove of advice she never received as a young woman, Dr. Brooks Greaux walks her readers through what she believes are the steps necessary to achieve a purposeful life.   Part memoir, part how-to book, Don't Abdicate the Throne is a practical roadmap for young women in the early stages of their careers and for any woman looking to re-enter the workforce after taking a hiatus. It offers actionable steps to take when it comes to finding a mentor, asking for what you want, getting the right exposure, and taking stock of your strengths and skills. The author also touches on when it’s time to say goodbye to the toxic people in your life and, more importantly, discusses why it's paramount to create a supportive network she calls  “Your Personal Village.”...