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Medical assistants, also known as "clinical assistants," are the healthcare professionals who help keep hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics running smoothly. They complete a variety of administrative and clinical tasks…

Guide to Medical Assisting career paths

Medical administrators are responsible for making sure that healthcare facilities are operating efficiently. They perform the administrative tasks needed to keep clinics and hospitals functioning, and this allows doctors…

Guide to Medical administration career paths

Dental assistants are qualified individuals who provide patient care and support as dentists perform procedures and routine exams. They are an integral part of the dental team; they work alongside dental hygienists…

Guide to Dental assisting career paths

A registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and training to obtain a nursing license, allowing them to practice nursing within their jurisdiction. RNs play a crucial role…

Guide to Nursing career paths

Nursing assistants, also called nurses’ aides or CNAs, are the individuals who assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs. They can work in many different settings. Most nursing assistants work…

Guide to Nursing Assisting career paths

Pursuing a career as a veterinary technician or assistant can be an excellent option for animal-lovers seeking a more affordable and accelerated degree program that doesn't require attending veterinary medical school. The veterinary technician…

Guide to Veterinary Assisting and Technology career paths
Vincennes University establishes Online Teacher Preparation Initiative

The university is partnering with K-12 schools for a type of “Grow Your Own” initiative that will support schools facing teacher shortages.

September 8, 2026
University of Evansville receives $1 million gift from Evansville couple

The gift comes from Randall and Cheryl Alsman and will support the UEvansville Fund and the university’s Strategic Reserves Fund.

September 8, 2026
Fairmont State University receives funding for student success initiatives

The grant comes from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) First-Generation Student Success Grant initiative.

September 8, 2026
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College receives grant from West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

The grant funding will allow the college to establish a new initiative, called Connect, Belong, Succeed, to support first-generation college students.

September 4, 2026
West Virginia Northern Community College to launch Northern First: A First-Generation Student Success Network

The initiative, which will help support first-generation college students, has been made possible by a $25,000 grant from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education.

September 4, 2026
Piermont Community and Technical College partners with Fairmont State University for employee education pathway

The new agreement will allow employees of Pierpont Community and Technical College to attend a bachelor or master degree program at Fairmont State University at comparable tuition to the community college’s tuition.

September 3, 2026
New River Community and Technical College opens new student food pantry

The Hawk’s Nest Food Pantry has been opened at New River Community and Technical College’s Raleigh County Campus, providing students with free food and other essentials.

September 3, 2026
BridgeValley Community & Technical College and West Virginia University Parkersburg receive $2 million ARC POWER grant

The grant comes from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative, and will enhance the state’s advanced manufacturing workforce.

September 3, 2026
Gogebic Community College names new Interim Vice President of Academics

Dr. Terri L. Winfree brings over 30 years of experience in higher education to Gogebic.

September 3, 2026
Ferris State University’s Grand Rapids Campus is expanding student wellness resources

Students at Ferris State University’s Grand Rapids campus have been asking for a space for decompressing from the stresses of school, and the university will open that space on September 3.

September 2, 2026
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