MIS career spotlight: What does a systems engineer do?
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems at William Woods University will have an opportunity to choose from a wide range of career paths upon graduation. Whether your interests lie in the traditional IT sector, business startup, or more of the creative realm, the MIS degree offers the flexibility to apply your […]
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Bachelor in Biology career paths: Pharmacist vs. Pharmacologist
A bachelor’s degree in biology opens the door to a diverse and exciting range of careers and it lays a firm foundation of knowledge for many graduate and post-graduate degree programs. For biology majors interested in the world of medicine, and more specifically, the use of pharmaceutical drugs to help people, there are two distinct […]
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Need-to-know safety skills for pre-veterinary majors interested in equine medicine
For pre-vet majors at William Woods University interested in pursuing a veterinary career specialization in equine medicine or equine dentistry, it is important to not only look out for the well-being of the horse, but for their own safety and well-being when they handle these large and powerful patients. In efforts to make veterinary visits […]
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Trends in MIS: Cloud-based data storage
Every second of every day more than 24,000 gigabytes of data are uploaded to the internet. A single minute into your time spent reading this blog, people will have uploaded more than 31.25 million messages on Facebook, over 300,000 tweets on Twitter, and more than 48,000 photos on Instagram. A recent report by Cisco, estimates […]
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Design for Good: How graphic design aids social change
A recent study by the Lovell Corporation finds that Millennials and Generation Z tend to seek meaningful work that not only fulfills their personal goals but also creates social impact and change. In the graphic design community, this trend can be observed through a growing interest in Design for Good projects. The American Institute of […]
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Bachelors in biology students learn the biological effects of stress on the body
In a medical or biological context, stress is defined as a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. In short-term situations, stress can be beneficial to your health, as your body releases hormones that increase your heart and breathing rates and ready your muscles to respond to a potentially threatening situation. […]
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Opportunities and challenges of sports marketing
Although the Winter Olympics tend to take a back seat to the summer Olympics in terms of viewership, and face the obstacle of following on the coat tails of the Super Bowl, it is still a global phenomenon streamed by millions around the world as they cheer their country on toward victory. This year, however, […]
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Tips for graphic design majors on preparing your portfolio for a job interview
Bachelor of graphic design students know that preparing your portfolio is one of the most important things you will do during your undergraduate career. Your portfolio will become a critical element of how employers evaluate your candidacy for a particular position. Throughout your coursework at William Woods University, you’ll have an opportunity to design various […]
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Non-Vet Specializations and Careers for Animal Lovers and Biology Students
So you want to work with animals, but aren’t quite sure if becoming a veterinarian is the route for you? Not to worry. There are plenty of awesome careers for biology students and animal lovers outside the veterinary route. We’ve listed three examples of areas of specialization bachelor’s in biology students can focus on outside […]
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How Pre-Vet students learn animal welfare assessment
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), “an animal is in a good state of welfare if (as indicated by scientific evidence) it is healthy, comfortable, well nourished, safe, able to express innate behavior, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as pain, fear, and distress. The AVMA outlines eight principles […]
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