Blog: November 2015

Studying for Finals: What can you do differently this time?

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by Jennifer Hernandez
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Monday, November 30, 2015

The end of November means finals season is starting to approach. Make sure you are ready and prepared for your final exams with some of these tips and tricks to ensure you do even better than last time.  

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UMassOnline Introduces New Online Degrees in Security Studies

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by Jennifer Hernandez
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Friday, November 20, 2015

It comes with no surprise that colleges and universities are now offering additional courses or introducing new programs geared towards the field of security.

UMass recently announced the launch of several new master degrees in security studies. The areas of concentration now being offered in the programs are:

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6 Tips To Ace Your Interview

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by Jennifer Hernandez
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Monday, November 16, 2015

Whether it’s for school or a job, facing an upcoming interview can be daunting. Here are a few tips to ace that future interview:

Think Positive. Envision yourself answering each question with confidence. If you picture the interview going well, it is more likely to happen. Don’t let negative thoughts cloud your mind.  Instead, think about your positive skills and qualities that will shine.

UMass Athletics in November

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Friday, November 13, 2015

We know UMass students, and we know you love to show your pride when it comes to our sports teams. If you happen to be in the area in this month and want to show some UMass Pride, check out the following home games:

UMass Amherst

11/13: Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Merrimack 7PM

11/14: Men’s Basketball vs. Howard 12PM

11/19: Men’s Basketball vs. Central Arkansas 7PM

11/27: Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Quinnipiac 7PM

UMass Boston

11/13: Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Nichols College 4PM

UMass Isenberg School of Management Ranked 12th Best Online MBA Program

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Congratulations to the UMass Isenberg School of Management for making the 2015 US News & World Report’s top 12 list of the Best Online MBA Programs! U.S. News & World Report has published respected rankings for Best Colleges, Best Graduate Colleges, and Best Hospitals since 1933. The UMass management program was highlighted for its online convenience, its lack of a residency requirement, students’ ability to take up to two classes before applying, as well as its Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation.

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Print Textbooks vs. EBooks

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by Jennifer Hernandez
Marketing Manager
Monday, November 9, 2015

In a society that is constantly changing and becoming more and more electronic, many students have made the switch to electronic textbooks (also known as EBooks). Both formats have their advantages:

EBooks:

Availability. A larger variety of EBooks are available to students. Having multiple textbooks stored on one reading device makes studying for assignments and exams a lot easier.

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UMass President Kick-Starts Inauguration Week with “Five Campuses, One Mission”

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by Jennifer Hernandez
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Friday, November 6, 2015

We are excited for November 12th, as Marty Meehan will be inaugurated as the 27th president of the University of Massachusetts at the prestigious Edward M. Kennedy Institute. He will be the first-ever UMass alumnus to stand as president of the UMass system and is kicking off his inauguration week by setting another record…

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