For Immediate ReleaseAugust 27, 2018 Brescia University First-Time Full-Time Freshman Class Sets School Record Owensboro, KY – Brescia University’s First-time Full-time Freshman Class enrollment has reached 231 for the Fall semester, the largest such enrollment in school history. The previous record was 199 in the fall of 1977. The total number of new students to…
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Understanding Social Worker Licensure in Kentucky
By helping people cope with daily problems, social workers help fulfill the purpose of the profession as defined by the National Association of Social Work: “to ensure that all people have equal access to the resources and opportunities that allow them to meet basic needs.” Social workers need licensure to practice in mental health clinics,…
Understanding Distinction Bias in Decision Making
By comparing two products or life choices side-by-side, you may be undermining your ability to make the best decision. Psychological research points to how distinction bias can prevent you from accurately predicting how much happiness an item or life decision will provide. How does distinction bias work? And what does it look like? The following…
A Closer Look at Clinical Social Work Careers
Social workers help people cope with problems on a daily basis. These workers can work in a wide variety of settings, from mental health clinics to schools, hospitals, child welfare homes and more. Social work is defined by the National Association of Social Work as a way to “ensure that all people have equal access…
2018 Spring Academic Dean’s List
The following students from Brescia University were named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List for completing at least 12 credit hours with a 3.5-4.0 GPA. Kentucky Bardstown: Toni Keeling, Sophomore, English: Emphasis in Professional Writing, Pre-Law Studies; Daniel Steele, Junior, Business: Emphasis in Finance and Economics; Beaver Dam: Michael Roe, Junior, Biology; Rylan Smith, Senior,…
Brescia Class of 2018 Graduates
Brescia University awarded degrees at the RiverPark Center on May 5, 2018. The following students received degrees as indicated: Associate of Arts (A.A.) Associate of Science (A.S.) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Science in Management (M.S.M) Master of Social…
Your Purpose-Driven Career
Do you find yourself having the “Sunday Blues” on a regular basis? By mid-afternoon on Sunday, some people experience the crushing realization that Monday is looming and they are headed back to the weekday grind. It doesn’t have to be that way. If you choose a purpose-driven job that aligns with your personal mission, Monday…
Accounting Certifications at a Glance
Accountants enjoy a strong salary and job outlook. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for accountants and auditors is $68,150, and employment is expected to grow 10 percent by 2026. Both figures are higher than the average for all occupations ($37,040 and 7 percent). In an effort to develop…
Brescia Breaks Ground on New Construction
Students, faculty and staff, alumni, donors and friends gathered as Brescia University broke ground on the new C.E. Field Center for Professional Studies on Thursday, April 26th. The building, to be built on the corner of 9th Street and Frederica Street, will house the Charles Albert Reid School of Business, including the William H. Thompson…
Brescia Celebrates Students’ Academic Achievements
Brescia University held its annual Honors Convocation on Sunday to celebrate the academic achievements of its students and awarded a number of honors, scholarships and other recognition. Brescia University alumnus, Grant Collins, ’14 was the featured speaker and related to the students, recalling his time in their shoes just four years ago. He cited the…
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