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Meal-Prep Tips and Recipe Ideas for Busy College Students

October 6, 2022 

Are you an adult learner who struggles with meal planning? Do you strive to prepare nutritious, flavor-packed dishes, but you don’t have an hour or more to dedicate to cooking each night? The good news is that prepping delicious grab-and-go meals has become easier than ever. It’s also where meal prep comes in. Simply stated, meal prep is a concept that involves preparing dishes ahead of time. In some instances, this might mean prepping dishes to eat over the course of several days. In others, it might mean starting a crock-pot meal in the morning that will be ready to […]

Shorter Workweek: Pros and Cons for Employee Productivity

October 6, 2022 

Tables of Contents History of the WorkweekWhat Is a Shorter Workweek?What Is a Four-Day Workweek?How Does Work Impact Employee Mental Health?Pros and Cons of a Shorter WorkweekEmployer Data on Shorter WorkweeksCompanies with a Four-Day Workweek Ask managers and employees how much time they spend actually working at work, and their responses may be the same: not as much as they should be. There’s even a name for it: Parkinson’s Law, which states that work fills the time allotted to it. One of the biggest culprits in lost productivity is cyberloafing, which can account for hours during the workday. Employers have […]

How to Apply to an Online Certificate Program: Enrollment Advisor Tips

October 5, 2022 

Online certificate programs offer flexible options for earning credentials in specific areas of tech, such as blockchain, cybersecurity, and machine learning, as well as advanced practice nursing specialties, such as adult-gerontology acute care. Today, many people are taking advantage of the benefits of online education. In fall 2020, for example, 2.2 million students enrolled in at least one postsecondary online course, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Want to learn how to apply to an online certificate program? Explore the process with expert advice from Maryville University enrollment advisors Cynthia Nordberg and Daniel Hoag. Benefits of an Online […]

History of Accounting: How It’s Evolved Over Time

October 4, 2022 

Tables of Contents History of AccountingHistory of Financial AccountingHistory of Forensic AccountingModern Accounting MethodsHistory of Accounting TimelineAccounting: From Clay Tablets to Computers Accounting has come a long way from its infancy, both in its practices and in the ways that it’s helped shape society. Accounting’s earliest days may have come 12,000 years ago, when people likely traded resources while primarily surviving by hunting animals and gathering fruit. By comparison, accounting today involves various electronic processes and is responsible for billions of dollars in sales. The Business Research Company reports that the market size of the global accounting services industry was nearly $588 billion in […]

What Is Technical Debt and How Do Companies Manage It?

September 28, 2022 

Every day, new software hits the market, and companies work tirelessly to keep up with evolving trends and technologies. Innovation is challenging, and the margin of error when developing a product can be slim, making efficiency in software development and planning crucial for success. Using metrics that measure the performance of software can be vital to developing a product cost-effectively, prioritizing quality and allowing companies to get a product to market efficiently. When companies rush the development process, resulting in a suboptimal product that may be costly to operate or that may require updating, this is what is known as […]

The Importance of the 5 Senses in Learning and Studying

September 26, 2022 

Stimulating your senses while studying can improve retention. Why? Because the more you use your sense of taste, hearing, smell, sight, and touch while hitting the books, the more you’re stimulating various parts of your brain at the same time. Creating a multisensory learning environment, in which you stimulate one or more senses while writing an essay, preparing for exams, or studying for a test, could potentially help improve your recall. The Relationship Between Senses and Memories The senses not only play a role in how we experience the world; they’re also linked to memory and retention. For example, think […]

Online Undergraduate Admission Requirements: Ask an Advisor

September 26, 2022 

Online undergraduate programs are more popular than ever. The number of undergraduate students exclusively enrolled in online degree programs jumped to 7 million people in 2020 (up 186% from 2019), according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Wondering how to start your online undergraduate degree? Ambre Mildice, enrollment advisor at Maryville University, has answers to questions about: Undergraduate admission requirementsSteps students should take to enroll in an online degree programHow to succeed at Maryville University Benefits of Attending a Maryville University Online Undergraduate Program Two of the biggest reasons students pursue an online undergraduate degree is for career advancement […]

Maryville Professor Named a “4 Under 40 Emerging Marketing Leader” by American Marketing Association

September 9, 2022 

Dr. Dustin York, an associate professor of communication at Maryville University, has been named an American Marketing Association (AMA) Foundation 4 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Award winner for 2022. The award celebrates individuals who are impacting the profession and have the potential to shape the future of the marketing industry. “I feel so lucky to be in an industry that continues to ignite my curiosity,” said York. “Whether it be new marketing strategies on TikTok, branding in the metaverse or storytelling through influencers, I’m really just a big kid asking way too many questions who gets excited to share what’s […]

Self-Improvement Month: How College Can Help with Personal Growth

September 7, 2022 

September is Self-Improvement Month, which makes it an ideal time to celebrate the progress you’ve made in the past and plan out your goals for the future. Do you want to eat better, exercise more, or rid yourself of an unhealthy habit? Or are you looking to build new skills and increase your confidence level? One thing you can explore during Self-Improvement Month is pursuing a new college degree or certificate. There are many benefits to education beyond just a credential. Below are just a few of the ways that earning a college degree can foster self-improvement. What Is Self-Improvement? […]

How to Be a Storyteller in Digital Media and Advertising

August 31, 2022 

The art of storytelling has been used throughout human history to entertain, inspire, and persuade. Village orations, fireside chats, radio broadcasts, and television are just a few examples of how entrenched communication is in our society — and how storytelling has evolved over millennia. In the world of digital media, information moves in real time all over the world. You can’t have a successful business enterprise without engaging existing consumers and reaching out to new prospects. And in doing so, whether you’re nurturing leads or acquiring new ones, it’s crucial to remember: Digital storytelling can highlight your unique selling points, […]