Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Eight is Enough: SEC Dominates AP Preseason Poll
The Florida State Seminoles are starting off the 2014 season where they ended it last year: as the No. 1 pick in the AP poll. That shouldn’t be a surprise as the Seminoles return locked and loaded, ready to dominate the ACC and make a case for itself in the post season.
Public Sector Jobs and the College Grad
If you are a recent college graduate or will soon be receiving your degree, you understand that the job market is a challenging one. No longer is there an ample supply of jobs for new graduates.
The Pros and Cons of Dorm Life
You are heading off to college and will soon encounter a familiar environment: West Hall, the dorm building you have lived in for the past two years.
Get Ready For Freshman Orientation
Your shopping is done and your bags are nearly packed. In a matter of days you will take to the road and head off to college.
Big Five Conferences to Receive NCAA Autonomy
Five of the largest Division I conferences will soon receive the autonomy that they have wanted.
College Swag: Where Does Your School Come In?
Sports apparel is big business. Professional sports teams have known this for decades, but colleges are not far behind.
Party or Sober: How Does Your School Rank?
The reputations of many colleges and universities are often well-known before first-year students set foot on campus. Some schools are rigidly structured while others take a laissez-faire approach to academics.
NCAA Head Injury Fund is a Start
The National Football League (NFL) has had its own publicity battle regarding concussions. Professional football has been thrust into the limelight numerous times over the past several years for its handling of the issue. An expensive legal settlement is pending.
Career Choice: Logistics Analysts
Logistics analysts are also known as supply chain analysts or global logistics analysts. These professionals are tasked with analyzing product delivery or supply chain processes in a bid to identify as well as recommend changes.
Career Choice: Clinical Data Managers
Clinical data managers are a type of statistician. These professionals are tasked with applying their knowledge of healthcare and database management to analyze clinical data as well as to identify and report trends.
This Summer Week in College Football
Just four weeks from now the 2014 college football season will be underway.
Making Money and the College Student
Stories about impoverished college students abound. Typically, the narrative goes something like this: students have barely enough money to pay for tuition, fees and books, with perhaps just enough money left over to subsist on Ramen noodles.
