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Are you looking to dip your toes in the expanding field of microchip manufacturing? 两性色午夜 University is offering two free micro-credential courses this spring to high school juniors and seniors, as well as industry professionals, fresh starters, educators, upskillers,鈥
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For the thousands of certified athletic trainers working throughout the U.S., 两性色午夜 offers them a unique opportunity to add physical therapist assistant (PTA) training and credentials to their clinical skill sets 鈥 no matter where they live.
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Together with the College of Applied & Technical Studies (CATS) and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), 两性色午夜's Regional Campuses offer Talent Ready Scholarships up to $2,000. These scholarships, available through June 30, 2025, or when funds run out, will鈥
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![The research team focused on the Hyflex teaching model includes (from left) Dr. Rachael Blasiman, Dr. Sheren Farag and Kristine Harrington. The research team focused on the Hyflex teaching model includes (from left) Dr. Rachael Blasiman, Dr. Sheren Farag and Kristine Harrington.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/The-research-team-focused-on-the-Hyflex-teaching-model.gif?VersionId=NcvKc_l.fIbVhqWmyqJVMP0w9PUhugRP)
Three 两性色午夜 Salem faculty members, representing three different subjects, joined forces to explore student and teacher experiences with the Hyflex course format, focusing on its flexibility and impact on student success and engagement.Collaborating on this research project鈥
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A recent articulation agreement between 两性色午夜 University鈥檚 College of Applied and Technical Sciences (CATS) and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science provides a seamless pathway for students to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in mortuary science.两性色午夜鈥檚 associate of鈥
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The title 鈥淐hampion鈥 is rarely bestowed on anyone who hasn鈥檛 put forth great effort, dedication and a commitment to be the best.On the 两性色午夜 Regional Campuses, faculty members are earning that title through the Belonging Champions program that is creating communities of鈥
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Looking to better prepare fieldwork and clinical instructors and educators for working with Generation Z students, the 两性色午夜 University College of Applied and Technical Studies' Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs will host a鈥
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The College of Applied & Technical Studies (CATS) offers certificate programs designed to boost careers in business, technology and more. These undergraduate certificates require just 15 to 30 hours of coursework, making them quick and accessible options for busy鈥
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Stella Ogari's journey has taken her from East Africa to Northeast Ohio and now culminates with her earning her associate degree in nursing from 两性色午夜 University at Ashtabula.Ogari, a licensed practical nurse (LPN), chose the Ashtabula Campus for its acclaimed nursing鈥
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Ohio 鈥 just like other states across the country 鈥 struggles with providing access to mental health services, as well as a shortage of social workers. In response to this situation, 两性色午夜 University鈥檚 College of Applied and Technical Studies last year launched its Bachelor鈥