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The presidents of St. Augustine College and Lewis University have announced plans to merge both institutions, with both Boards of Trustees unanimously approving the decision. St. Augustine College President Dr. Reyes Gonzalez, together along with Lewis University President Dr. David Livingston, recognize the institutions’ alignment of missions and values,…

If you’re curious about what makes a good childhood educator, the first step is creating an optimal environment for learning, one that will both help to encourage learning and still keep…

If you are interested in how the study of the brain in psychology works, a career in cognitive neuropsychology could be the choice for you. But when examining psychology vs. neuroscience, what divides them, and how…

How do we Define the Goals of a Social Worker? The role of a social worker can appear overwhelming at first glance, which is why social workers specialize in hyper-specific roles that focus on empowering others and the community they…

Do you want to learn about how to be successful in the hospitality industry? It starts by knowing about the four sectors of the hospitality industry. Each one of these–while focusing on making sure to provide a hospitable environment–provides a very different experience for the client, and is filled with…

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a February 23, 2023 roundtable at its Washington, D.C. office. The Roundtable brought together higher education leaders and officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including Dr. Reyes González to represent St. Augustine, to discuss Department priorities related to Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

We at Saint Augustine College are proud to announce a new $2,600,000 grant to further our efforts in building a long-lasting and durable community in the Chicago area, called the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.  The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program is a collaborative effort to bridge the digital…

If you’ve ever asked yourself what you can do with a social work degree, we are here to help you. Getting a bachelor’s in social work doesn’t only prove to employers that you are qualified to work in social work. A bachelor’s in social work can be a stepping stone…

For both parents and teachers, knowing the developmental areas of a toddler is the first step to creating the educational steps a toddler needs. Child development is significant in the first six years of life. This is when life’s early milestones happen during this period, such as learning to crawl,…

If you’re asking the question, is respiratory therapy a good career for you? We are here to answer. Being a registered respiratory therapist is a challenging but ultimately rewarding career. Of course, this hard work requires a certain amount of skill and dedication to the profession. Do you want to…

As a respiratory therapist, your day-to-day work will be helping patients who are suffering from breathing difficulties and airway problems. this can range in a variety of ways: Interviewing and examining patients who come into the hospital with a breathing problem.

Do you want to boost your resume, find out how to get a better job, or advance your career or academic future? Getting your GED degree is the best way to make an immediate impact on your life. GED preparation is a long-term investment that will help you at every…