Living with Palms Raised
08/28/2019 | Zach Wheeler | Spiritual Life
In Monday's chapel service, Chaplain Ken Dill offered a challenge for this upcoming school year. He wants us to live...
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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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Believe, Belong, Become
08/28/2019 | Dr. Priscilla Hammond | Faculty, Spiritual Life
Dr. Hammond shares spiritual reflections from her recent travels in the Holy Land.
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Fresh Start, Deep Love
08/21/2019 | Madison Janke | Admissions, Spiritual Life
Each semester brings new opportunities for growth and change. Guided by the powerful love of Jesus, this can be your...
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How to Succeed in College
08/13/2019 | Davis Hendricks | Student Life, Academics
We asked recent SWU graduates what they wish they had known their first year, and these are the top things they said.
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Never Give Up: A SWU Story
08/6/2019 | Monica Espinoza | SWU Online, Spiritual Life
I started my journey at SWU in 2016. My goal was to further my education with a Master's in Management and...
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Two Hammers: The Problem With Comparisons
07/30/2019 | Rev. Mark O. Wilson | Faculty, Spiritual Life
I have a sledgehammer in my shed, and I also have a small finishing hammer. They are both equally important to me.If...
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Things to Do Around SWU
07/3/2019 | Zach Wheeler | Student Life
Zach shares his favorite places near SWU for eating out, studying, hanging out, and hiking.
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What can you do with an Instructional Design degree?
06/25/2019 | Dr. Tyler Watts | SWU Online, Academics, Faculty
If you’ve ever completed a web-based tutorial, gone through self-paced job training, or taken an online...
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Empower others and make a difference with a Human Services degree
06/20/2019 | Dr. Steven Hayduk | SWU Online, Academics, Faculty
From social work to non-profits, job prospects for human service workers are expected to skyrocket in the coming years.
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Which M.Ed. Degree is Right for You?
06/19/2019 | Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman | SWU Online, Academics, Faculty
Classroom Leadership vs. Administration and Supervision
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