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What Careers are Possible for a Communications Major?

Our world relies on effective and clear communication. Not only do we need it on a personal level with family and friends, but communication is vital towards relationships at work, in our community, and in the world. Choosing to get a communications major at St. Andrews University allows you to learn how to communicate across many different platforms effectively. This degree has a wide range of available careers to students who graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. A Communications major at St. Andrews University prepares students to learn more

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What Are the Top 4 Nursing Careers in 2020?

Early nurses displayed the same unparalleled strength and exuberance as today’s nurses. However, they did not go to schools that were accredited or licensed. Nor did they have unifying organizations to give them a single voice or platform from which they could advocate for the nursing profession and patient healthcare. A lot of change has occurred throughout the history of nursing, and the types of nursing careers available have evolved as well. In 1869, the American Medical Association (AMA) first encouraged hospital-based nursing education programs as a way of ensuring a

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Future Eagle Scouts Choose St. Andrews for Beautification Projects & Restore Writers’ Path Benches

By: Mary McDonald ’79 & Alex Varisco ’18 If you visit campus to see the fall colors anytime soon, you may notice beautiful new benches and scenic improvements in the Flora Macdonald Garden. The Flora Macdonald Memorial Garden was dedicated in April of 1996 as part of the St. Andrews Centennial Celebration marking 100 years since the founding of Flora Macdonald College in 1896. It honors the students, faculty, and staff of FMC and is a reminder of the beautiful garden created by Dr. Vardell on the Red Springs campus.

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What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology?

Earning a degree in psychology prepares you to help understand human behavior and can lead to many career opportunities. According to the American Psychological Association, a degree in psychology is one of the most popular degrees to choose from. Students understand that psychology affects every aspect of our lives, making way for your degree to be put to good use in whatever profession you choose.  Learning more about how people think and react to certain situations can help you in your future career. Psychology is an essential part of everyday

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Return to Campus and Play Policy – 10.08.2020

Return to Campus and Play Policy     Date: October 8, 2020 Policy Title: Return to Classes, Campus Activities, and Play from Isolation after Positive COVID-19 Test or Negative Test After Exposure to COVID-19 Issued by: Dr. Ellen Bernhardt, Interim Campus President Compliance: Compliance is mandatory Limitation: Because the Babson Park, FL campus is a member of another conference, this policy applies only to the St. Andrews North Carolina campus St. Andrews University, a branch of Webber International University, has adopted the CDC guidelines for return to classes, campus activities, and

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What Does an Equine Business Management Degree Offer?

Horses have been an important part of our society for centuries. While they once were our primary means of transportation, they now contribute to our everyday lives in recreation, sport, business, and therapy. Many Equine Business Management majors work full time in the equine industry as teachers, trainers, riders, appraisers, retail store owners, barn managers, coaches, or therapists. Earning a degree in Equine Management is a great way to share your love for horses as well as enter an exciting career. Equine Business Management Students who study Equine Business Management

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The Raider-Knight Connection….The Hun/SA Ambassador

By: Mick Meisel ’76 Enticed by the qualities of a new college campus, athletic opportunities, small classes and an exceptional faculty-student ratio, Craig Hannas arrived in Laurinburg as a freshman in the fall of 1967. He graduated with the St. Andrews Presbyterian College (SA) Class of 1971 and returned to New Jersey where he taught at The Hun School of Princeton for a decade. In 1982, he returned to his Alma mater as Dean of Students. Craig’s education laid the foundation for him to teach English Literature, Grammar, and Composition

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Top 7 Careers for a Business Administration Major

The demand is high for business professionals all over the world. Not only will a business administration major help you learn business skills, but it also opens up doors in countless industries. Every group, from a small non-profit to a large Fortune 100 corporation, needs help in business administration. The business administration program at St. Andrews allows you to focus on one of five areas of study: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, or Marketing. Becoming a Business Administration major from St. Andrews University is just the first step to a long

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Life Lessons at St. Andrews

By Jed Hawkes Koball ’95 Three of the most important lessons I learned at St. Andrews, I learned before the end of my first week on campus. Dr. Dick Prust, professor of Philosophy, was my SAGE instructor that year. His first writing assignment for us was to justify the courses we had chosen for our first semester of study. Having taken Calculus I in high school, I had the option to take Calculus II with upper class students. My approach, however, was to ease my way into the rigors of

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Return To Campus Activities Policy

St. Andrews University, a branch of Webber International University, has adopted the Scotland County Health Department guidelines for return to classes, campus activities, and play after a positive COVID-19 test or a negative COVID-19 test after exposure to COVID-19. For All Students (from Scotland County Health Department, North Carolina best practices): A student who tests positive for COVID-19 may cease isolation (i.e., fully participate in classes, sports, other activities) after:   At least 14 days have elapsed since the later of the test or symptoms first appeared; At least 3

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