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Exam Week Essentials: The Everyday Student’s Guide to Surviving Finals

11/17/2025 | by Sydney Saunders | Academics

College students everywhere are gearing up for the end of the semester, dreading the upcoming week of finals. No...

Top Four Reasons Why Choosing SWU for Your STEM Degree is Your Best Option

11/9/2023 | by Staci Johnson | Academics

Choosing the right college or university can be a daunting task. Students must consider many factors, such as the...

7 Steps to Writing a Quality Essay

10/16/2023 | by Isaac Clary | Academics

Writing an essay can be a daunting task for many college students, but it doesn't have to be. The following 7 steps...


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Places to Explore Near Campus & Mental Health Tips

01/28/2022 | Makayla Carr

Have you ever felt like your mental health gets pushed to the back burner in the midst of your crazy busy life?...

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Music Playlists – Unique Just Like You!

11/10/2021 | Allyssa Elliott

Music is diverse and inspiring. Whether its country, pop, R&B, indie rock, or soul - music has the power to...

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When You Feel Like Giving Up...

07/19/2021 | Rev. Mark Wilson | Spiritual Life

When you feel like giving up... Sometimes, we all feel like giving up. It comes with the territory of...

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Masters of Education with specialization in Virtual Teaching

04/2/2021 | Dr. Sandra McLendon | Academics

See how technology-enhanced learning is becoming a heavy emphasis in the coming decade. Hybrid, virtual blended, and...

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What is a DBA? How is it different from a PhD in business?

01/26/2021 | Dr. Kip Pirkle | SWU Online, Academics, Faculty

DBA vs. PhD. Business professor Dr. Kip Pirkle compares these two doctoral degrees and their utility for business...

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New Beginnings

01/6/2021 | Natasha Dongell | Faculty, Spiritual Life

I know new year resolutions have a bad reputation, but I still love a new beginning! I love the opportunity to pause...

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The Third Week of Advent: Joy

12/15/2020 | Rev. Ken Dill | Spiritual Life

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will...

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The Peace Candle

12/9/2020 | Rev. Ken Dill | Spiritual Life

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called...

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What You Should Know About Human Resources Jobs and Degrees

11/13/2020 | Dr. Priscilla Hammond | SWU Online, Academics

Business professor and HR Program Coordinator Dr. Priscilla Hammond gives insights on the importance of degrees and...

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God Doesn't Always Guarantee 100% Certainty On Specifics

10/15/2020 | Rev. Brent Dongell | Spiritual Life

Maybe that 5-40% lack of clarity in outcome is the faith step God is asking you to take?  "Shadrach, Meshach...

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