Saint Leo University Blog

What’s a career as an FBI agent really like? Saint Leo University Associate Professor Peter Wubbenhorst shares some insight.

There’s no typical day for an FBI agent.

But then legal counselor Peter Wubbenhorst was not your typical FBI agent, either.

There were many days during his 22-year career with the agency when he would snap on his bulletproof vest in the morning – ready to help a SWAT team take down a cop killer in a dangerous part of town.

Words of wisdom on keeping balance in life while working on your online degree. 

Remember those Southwest Airline commercials a few years back that featured people in awkward and embarrassing moments?

There was one where a rapper on stage in a concert says, “Thank you, Detroit!”

The crowd goes silent, and a fellow band member says, “Detroit was last night.”

And then there’s the punch line, “Wanna Get Away?”

To become an accountant, you know you will need to be well versed in economic and accounting principles, financial markets and tax codes. But you may be surprised at what other skills top accounting firms and corporations are looking for in their next CPA.

You have always thought that a career in accountancy would be great fit for your natural abilities. You’re good with numbers, have a strong aptitude for detail and accuracy, and enjoy problem-solving.

Tips on how to determine the difference between bogus programs and regionally accredited online degree programs.

By Dr. Sherrie Lewis, assistant professor of management

Are you considering an online degree program to finish your associates or bachelor’s degree, or perhaps, to start  graduate studies? Have you ever searched the Internet to look for programs that suit your interests, budget or lifestyle?

As a potential student, it is important that you know and understand the characteristics of programs that make your degree valued by potential employers – and those that don’t.

With so many important things to do every day, how can you clear the clutter so you can focus on what really matters?

Ever wonder why time flies by so quickly? You blink and it's the end of another week. Blink again and your kids are another year older.

It's because our days are so full of things to do. Working. Taking care of a family. Pursuing an online degree.

We rush from one activity to the next — from the office, to a soccer game, to a committee meeting — with barely a breath in between.

It’s a huge source of stress for many people, and constant stress puts your health at risk.

So how can we simplify our days?

Decorated police officer and 2013 graduate of Saint Leo’s online criminal justice program finds pride in his work, family, education, and service to his country.

By Guest Blogger Mark Puskarich

Michael Boyer is a proud man.

He’ll let you know that he’s proud to be a veteran of two branches of our nation’s military. He’s proud to be married to his wife and to be a father and a grandfather. He’s proud to serve as a law enforcement officer and to help those who cannot help themselves.

He’s also very proud to be a Saint Leo University graduate.

International trade journal compares Saint Leo’s online MBA program with other graduate degree offerings.

By Jo-Ann Johnston,
University Communications

Saint Leo University’s Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Sport Business has again been ranked an international leader by the London-based publication Sport Business International. The current issue of the trade publication lists Saint Leo’s M.B.A. with a Sport Business specialization among the top online programs globally.

Targeted at college seniors and recent grads, webcast provides a wealth of information on planning your financial future, including how to successfully manage student loans.

How do you save for the future and manage debt from the past, while living in the present?

No, it’s not a trick question. And the answer does not involve a genie in a bottle, a rich uncle, or a winning Power Ball ticket.

With an online MBA degree from Saint Leo, entrepreneur Tom Rothrauff plans to take both his business skills and his global maritime security company to the next level.

A Navy SEAL knows that training never really ends.

Successful completion of what could easily be considered the most mentally challenging and physically demanding training in the world earns a candidate his SEAL Trident insignia.

But a career as a successful SEAL is a constant process of learning new skills and improving and refining existing ones.

The rate at which individuals are earning graduate degrees is growing quickly, raising the question, is a master's degree worth the investment?

Almost 420 candidates received master’s degrees at the recent commencement at Saint Leo’s University Campus, many earning their graduate degrees online. Over 330 more candidates will receive graduate degrees at numerous commencement ceremonies at Saint Leo centers across the country in coming weeks.