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• Technician vs. Technologist vs. Engineer: Different Roles in Electrical Engineering

  In the field of electrical engineering technology (EET), job titles like technician, technologist, and engineer are often used interchangeably—but they reflect different levels of education, responsibility, and career paths. Understanding ….

  Posted on March 27, 2026

• How to ATS-Proof Your Resume

  If you’ve been applying for jobs and not hearing back, your resume may not be making it past the first review. In many cases, that review happens before a hiring ….

  Posted on March 18, 2026

• Ever Upward: Brian Pervis and the Power of Teaching

  During his capstone project in his master’s program, Brian Pervis realized something important: Education, when done well, has a lasting impact on direct practice. “That’s when I realized I wanted ….

  Posted on March 17, 2026

• Career Spotlight: Registered Nurse (RN)

  What Is a Registered Nurse? A registered nurse (RN) is a licensed health care professional who works alongside other physicians and health care professionals to treat and educate patients and their ….

  Posted on March 16, 2026

• The Energy That Propels Faculty Member Richard Cole

  Richard Cole’s career has been defined by not only his technical expertise but also his lifelong commitment to helping others learn and succeed. From a one-room schoolhouse in rural Iowa ….

  Posted on March 13, 2026

• Nuclear Power as a Solution to AI’s Soaring Energy Needs

  Key Takeaways S. data center electricity use was around 4.4% of total demand in 2023 and could climb to 6.7%–12% by 2028, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Big Tech ….

  Posted on March 12, 2026

• Gettin’ Stuff Done in Higher Education

  Scott Dolan, executive dean of Excelsior’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was the featured guest on Episode 14 of the podcast Gettin’ Stuff Done in Higher Education. Dolan spoke ….

  Posted on March 11, 2026

• AI-Powered Cyberthreats and Defenses: A Systems Approach to Securing Trust

  Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every aspect of our digital lives, and cybersecurity is no exception. Early conversations about AI in cybersecurity often focused on tools—how machine learning could improve threat detection, ….

  Posted on March 9, 2026

• Modernizing Support for Military Learners

  Excelsior University President David Schejbal spoke with Presidents Forum about ways institutions can serve active duty military and veteran students and the need to modernize tuition assistance for military learners. ….

  Posted on March 3, 2026

• Rarely Idle:
  Kylie Ackerman’s Journey to Student Advocacy

  On any given day, Kylie Ackerman’s life looks a lot like the lives of many Excelsior nursing students. The Excelsior faculty member could be studying at her desk for her ….

  Posted on February 27, 2026