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Her Air Force career, plus education and discipline, makes this woman a role model
Crystal Tyson Bridges joined the United States Air Force 21 years ago. She also earned two degrees from Union, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management in 2016 and a…
New scholarship established in honor of beloved alumna who lived a life of meaning and service
The Dr. Deri Joy Ronis Scholarship in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution has been established at Union Institute & University to support the work of emerging doctoral scholar-practitioners who are…
Professor earns prestigious honor
Dr. Woden Teachout, Faculty Development Coordinator and Professor of Graduate Studies, has been named a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). HEA is an international, non-profit organization that promotes…
Improving reading skills is my purpose
Sheneka Scott Brown is passionate about helping children to read. Her passion led her to Union Institute & University to complete her Master of Education in 2012, and then to…
Union presents Connect U 2022 Fall edition – Educational Equity on a Global Scale
We are excited to share the many achievements Union Institute & University has experienced to date in CONNECT U 2022 FALL EDITION – EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ON A GLOBAL SCALE. This…
Pairing Sweet Treats and Healthy Living: One Student’s Experience
(This is the third and last article in the three-part series on students in the M.A. in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics program that prepares students to take the Commission on…
From Musical Theater to Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: One Student’s Journey
This article is the second of a three-part series on students in the M.A. in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics program. The Union curriculum prepares students to be socially responsible practitioners…
What is a Hispanic Serving Institution?
Union Institute & University (Union) has been proud to be a leader in adult education and redefining higher education since 1964. For students looking to complete a bachelor’s degree or…
Constitution Day 2022
Margaret Mead once said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Amerian history can…
Healthy food tastes good
This article is the first of a three-part series on students in the M.A. in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics program that prepares students to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration…
A traumatic brain injury changed this graduate’s life forever
Julia Miller proudly walked across the stage to receive her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Humanities & Culture at the Union Institute & University National Commencement on…
Historic articulation agreement with the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica results in Union’s first graduate
Three and a half years ago, on January 9, 2019, Union Institute & University (Union) entered into a historic articulation agreement with the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ)…
Police Sergeant Uses Union Curriculum to Help Mentally Ill, Homeless, and Addicted
Police Sergeant Lenny La France used his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) curriculum as the foundational knowledge to create the Community Safety Engagement Team (CSET) in the…
UNION EXPANDS GLOBAL NETWORK
Union Institute & University expanded its mission to provide educational equity to a global network by partnering with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) in Ghana. The new affiliation…
Celebrate Breastfeeding throughout August
Union Institute & University (Union) celebrates breastfeeding throughout August in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week (WABA), August 1-7, 2022, Black Breastfeeding Week (BBW), August 25-31, and National Breastfeeding Month (USBC)…