Dean College Blog

The Black Student Union (BSU) at Dean College is a dedicated group of students who provide a safe space for minorities on campus and serves as the primary advocacy organization for Black students at Dean. The group is hard at work planning the annual Black Excellence Showcase, which will be held virtually this year on Saturday, February 27, 2021. We caught up with BSU club president, DJ Whaley ‘21, to learn more about the club and upcoming showcase. Read on to learn more!

Think back to when you were young. What did you want to be? Many kids remember having a lofty dream that didn’t come true, simply because they chose a different path after high school. Your career trajectory no longer ends when you’re 30, 40, or even 50. You can still follow those dreams. Wondering how to change careers at any age? Read on.

Want to start a new career in IT or cybersecurity but lack experience working with computers? You’d be surprised at just how easy this transition can be. All you need to do is spend some time thinking about your skills (more on this later) and work towards getting the right education and some certifications in the field. Read on to learn more.

Whether you’ve been laid off, furloughed, or are just in need of a change and simply want to advance your career, you have plenty of options. And even better, many of them won’t require you to leave the safety and security of your own home, making it less likely that you’ll be exposed to COVID-19. Since the pandemic has profoundly changed the face of a lot of careers, leading to small businesses shutting down, restaurants and bars laying off workers, and more, now is the best time to get a jump start on a new career. Read on to learn more.

Cybersecurity is one of the hottest jobs on the market. Every day you hear about more cybersecurity attacks. One group of hackers takes down a website or finds a way to access an online store’s customer database, walking off with passwords, credit card numbers, and other pieces of private information. For these reasons alone, a career in cybersecurity is a great path for someone with the computer know-how and drive to keep companies’ computers safe for both their employees and their customers. Read on to learn more.

Dean College sports broadcasting student, Brendan Howe '20, shares his journey to becoming a sportscaster with invaluable career experience at Dean. Read on to learn more.

You did it! You finished a tough semester and you can finally relax during your break. Are you wondering what to do with your extra time? Read on for 5 ways to have a productive winter break.

Despite being in an online learning format due to the pandemic, we saw The Dean Difference shine throughout the Fall 2020 semester from the hard work of our dedicated faculty and staff to our resilient students. Along with classes each day, our students had the opportunity to attend workshops and virtual events to expand their knowledge and network with members of the Dean community and industry professionals. Read on for 10 highlights from our Fall 2020 semester.

Dean College faculty and staff were honored for their dedication and service at the 2020 Employee Service Awards held virtually on Friday, December 18, 2020.

It’s that time of year again – time to crack open your books, review your notes and ace your final exams. The only thing standing between you and winter break is your finals! Read on for 5 tips for a successful finals week.