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Faith

Top 6 Reasons to Attend a Christian College

January 31, 2023 |

Investing in your education is a commendable achievement at any age. It’s an investment that offers a significant — and often immediate — return.

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Adult Education

Should You Go Back to School During a Recession?

January 10, 2023 |

Between 2014 and 20191, nearly a million adults returned to college to complete their degrees. Perhaps you’re considering joining their ranks; maybe...

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Graduate Degrees

Mental Health Professional Shortage & The Track to Becoming a Licensed Counselor

December 27, 2022 |

Poor mental health is becoming an epidemic. One recent study found that more than 80% of adults experience at least one mental episode before...

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Adult Education

Online Learning: Affordable Upskilling in a Recession

November 10, 2022 |

Online adult learning is one of the hottest trends in education. In fall of 2020, 75% of college students took at least one online course, and 44%...

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Adult Education

Busy Mom Hopes to Inspire Women to Complete Their Degrees.

October 7, 2022 |

In September, Nina Springwater was invited to share her story at the Tulsa Alumni Gathering hosted at SNU’s Tulsa Campus. Her inspiring story...

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 Baccalaureate ceremony for SNU adult students
Adult Education

Going Back to College Later in Life: Benefits of Returning at Any Age

September 29, 2022 |

If you’re contemplating going back to college, it’s never too late. More than 6% of currently enrolled college students are adults. College has...

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Adult Education

The Differences Between a Traditional Degree Program and an Adult Education Program with SNU

September 29, 2022 |

Sixty percent1 of adults have considered a return to college. However, college as an adult is a fundamentally different experience than college in...

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Student Success Tips

Tips for Going Back to College After Dropping Out

August 11, 2022 |

Ninety percent of incoming college students think they will graduate in four years. Just 45% actually do. If you’ve dropped out of college, it’s easy...

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Adult Education

Best Degrees for Adult Students Returning to College in 2022

June 30, 2022 |

Returning to school can be a little scary and a little exciting. With more education, you can attain a higher standard of living and all that comes...

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Online Degree Programs

Do What You Love With a Master of Science in Exercise Science

May 10, 2022 |

One in four adults currently plays sports. Whether it’s cheering from the stands or taking to the field yourself, sports and exercise are key...

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