Harlem Globetrotter Kevin “Special K” Daley was one of the 2,818 online graduates from Ashford University in May. Ashford University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa campus.

Daley’s determination and devotion helped earn his undergraduate degree in sociology. He also made the Dean’s list and graduated with a 3.6 GPA.

Daley’s [...]

Warmer weather means summer is right around the corner. Most local colleges and universities begin their summer session in May, so if you are interested in taking online classes during the summer to advance your education - sign up now! Many graduate students use the summer to catch up on classes they never got to [...]

Students who take online classes for the first time sometimes get in over their heads. Here are some common mistakes that online students make:

Taking on too much. Some students who switch from traditional classes to online schooling may sign up for too many classes at first, and not realize that online [...]

The following five careers usually require short-term vocational study, but will teach you skills and on-the-job training to start a new career off on the right foot!

Legal Assistant

As a legal assistant, you will research, analyze cases, and prepare reports to help lawyers and attorneys determine how to handle their cases. Many legal [...]

Online degrees are becoming more popular, and losing their bad reputation. Celebrities have even signed online to earn degrees, showing that anyone, anywhere, can do so! And with their busy schedules, online degree programs offer the flexibility that celebrities need when trying to earn an education. Let’s take a look at some celebrities who [...]

Online learning has its perks – the following six reasons explain why earning an online degree is favorable these days.

Personalized learning. Students are able to control their online learning in a way that they are not able to in a classroom setting. Students are in control of when and where they do their coursework, and [...]

Bill Gates Praises Online Learning

In Bill Gates’ recent 2010 annual letter, he states that many different elements of the Internet, including online video and interactive lessons, should be integrated into the curriculum of K-12 and higher education courses. Gates says that there needs to be a way to organize and rate all the educational [...]