Blog: April 2014

Becoming a Successful Leader

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." - Jack Welch

Do you have the power to lead other people? The capacity not only to get the job done right, but to guide your team in advancement? These days as managers grow into positions with more responsibility they are faced with wearing multiple hats. Some might include: motivator, educator, leader and disciplinarian.

Earth Day - A Great Reason to Go Green

Forty-four years ago today began the annual celebration on Earth Day. On this day millions pay tribute on raising awareness around the increased need in protection of the environment and appreciation for Earth. Around the globe you will find communities planting trees, conducting programs to increase recycling or simply picking up trash along the roadsides. It is a day where one large group - who believes in the preservation of our planet, can make an impact.

UMass System Launches 23 New Online Programs in FY 14

In a press release published today, the University of Massachusetts was proud to announce they have vastly expanded their online program development. The campuses developed a total of 23 new programs to add to the online offerings in FY 14. Click here to read the full press release.