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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

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Students in the New York tri-state area will have a new opportunity this summer to explore a lucrative career in healthcare, thanks to a partnership between Mercy University and Medical Sales College (MSC). The program will be the first of its kind in the area. Ultimately, the career is very rewarding.

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

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Financial strain emerged as a leading concern, with nearly one-third (31%) of respondents citing economic pressures as their primary reason for considering withdrawal. Many students reported relying on a complex patchwork of financial aid, scholarships, and employment to cover their educational expenses.

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Community College Teams Up with For-Profit for Medical Assistant Program

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Medical assistants are critical to the operation of doctor’s offices, hospitals, and clinics. And we need more of them than ever: the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of medical assistants will grow much faster than the average occupation over the next decade.

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Bloomberg Donates $1B to Johns Hopkins

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struggles to recover from a disturbing decline in life expectancy, our country faces a serious shortage of doctors, nurses, and public health professionals — and yet, the high cost of medical, nursing, and graduate school too often bars students from enrolling," said Michael R. Michael Bloomberg "As the U.S.

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122-Year-Old Northwestern College Closes

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This was in addition to certificates in medical assisting and dental assisting, and for coding specialist. Students who have accepted federal financial aid may be eligible to apply for a closed school loan discharge with the U.S. Northwestern College in Oak Lawn, Illinois, has announced its closure. Department of Education.

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Chapman University Receives $1 Million to Reinforce Financial Safety Net for Students

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The money will support the Women of Chapman Student Hardship Assistant Fund, which helps students with immediate and unexpected hardships, such as costs related to housing, food, transportation, technology, medical bills, and getting home during a family crisis. More than 80% of Chapman’s students receive financial aid.

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Inspired by Veteran Grandfather, Therapist Teaches Wellness, Inclusion

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She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees. Life happens,” Carter says.