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Adventures Abroad

Departing from the comfort of campus and embarking on a journey to distant and unknown territory can be just as terrifying as it is rewarding. For many students, the college experience simply is not complete without traveling abroad. Whether for mission oriented trips or study abroad programs, students have several opportunities for travel. Here are...

February 25, 2015

Why Computer Science is in Your Future

One of the most frequent questions I get from my students is why should I study or major in computer science? The Internet has exploded in the last 15 years and with it, so has the use of computers and computing related devices to get online. The Association for Computing Machinery, the world’s largest educational...

February 18, 2015

Sciences No comments Dr. Isaac Gang

Fitness Made Easy Through Mobile Technology

Fitness Goals Made Easy Through Mobile Technology

In today’s highly connected society, achieving your health, nutrition, and fitness goals is easier than ever. A wide variety of apps exist for both iOS and Android devices. Many of them can be obtained for free, while others have a minimal purchase price. The nice thing about an app, is that for most of us,...

February 11, 2015

General No comments Dr. Brian Brabham

Faith-Informed Discernment: How Faith Informs my Decisions?

God is not intimidated by our questions. In fact, He welcomes them. Therefore, the church should be confident and willing to inquire about complex issues. However, as we ask questions, it is critical these questions derive from a stable foundation. It becomes pointless to ask deep questions if a learner is not capable of constructing...

February 4, 2015

General No comments Dr. Byron Weathersbee

4 P's to Career Success University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

The 4 “P”s of Career Success

As a senior in college, I feel it is my duty to share with underclassmen tips that have contributed to my success. As a journalism and political science double major, I have been fortunate to acquire several internships which have given me experience in all of my areas of interest. Last fall, I did a...

January 28, 2015

General 1 comment Antonio Hebert

Be a Global Difference Maker!

Meet a bee-keeper in the mountains of Morocco. Sit and talk to a mother of six, the owner of a hole in the wall called a “convenience store”, in the largest slum in Thailand. Walk amongst ripening coffee beans with the poor owner of a small coffee farm in central Costa Rica. And make a...

October 8, 2014

Business General No comments Dr. Jim King

What’s your Context?

One of the goals of the History faculty at UMHB is to ensure that our students understand how context effects events. Why does an event happen at a particular time, in a particular way? Major events in history are often associated with a famous, or infamous person. Those events occurred not only because a leader...

October 1, 2014

General Humanities No comments Dr. Rebecca Peterson

5 Tips for Majoring in Music

So you think you might want to major in music in college? These tips should help you succeed: Practice, Practice, Practice! Take piano/theory lessons! Make good grades! Research colleges and their audition requirements! Convince the parents! Practice, Practice, Practice! In college, you will need to practice your instrument a minimum of 60 minutes per day. ...

September 24, 2014

General Visual and Performing Arts 1 comment Dr. Michelle Roueche

Chemistry, Religion & the Trinity

Ever notice in chemistry and science, how some things “come in three’s”? Let’s take a brief quiz… 1. How many basic parts of the atom are there? 3 – Protons, Neutrons, Electrons 2. How many phases of matter are there? 3 – Solid, Liquid, Gas 3. How many types of elements are there? 3 – Metals, Non-Metals, Semi-conductors...

September 17, 2014

General Sciences No comments Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy

3 Tips for Using PowerPoint

Some people seem to think that “more is better” when it comes to PowerPoint, but actually a minimalist approach will serve you and your audience better. To that end, here are three tips to help you use PowerPoint more effectively. 1. Don’t put too much information on each slide. PowerPoint presentations should enhance what you...

September 10, 2014

General No comments Dr. Kerry Owens

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