African American IT pros have business savvy

Although they are just a few years out of college, these African American IT pros already know the secret to putting a career in communications technology on the fast track. Tech skills alone won't cut it. New grads aiming to advance in this field must be able to peer beyond their workstations to...

Tech grads launch careers in government and defense

Recent engineering and IT college grads are launching tech careers at government agencies and defense contractors. They believe these jobs offer better job security and career advancement opportunities. And many enjoy the satisfaction of making the world a better place.

Lisa Keels: customer energy efficiency at LG&E and KU

Lisa Keels manages customer energy efficiency operations for energy company LG&E and KU Energy LLC (Louisville, KY), which serves nearly a million customers across Kentucky. Her team manages a portfolio of energy efficiency programs intended to reduce energy and demand.

UTEP and EU students receive dual degrees

El Paso, TX – The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) began a dual masters degree program in transportation and logistics in 2010 and has now graduated its first participant. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the European Union's education agency, the exchange program requires participating students to attend three universities.

Norfolk State attracts top STEM majors who are athletes as well

Students at Norfolk State University (NSU) distinguish themselves both as students and as athletes. Two NSU athletic stars won Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) recognition as student athletes in 2012. The school looks for students with impeccable academic credentials, but "we also work to...

NOAA Corps wants grads who love the ocean and field science

Looking for a unique opportunity to serve your country and make a difference on a global scale? Love the ocean, or the skies? Consider the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps). NOAA Corps officers command NOAA's ships and fly...

BD has leadership programs for new grads

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has several leadership development programs for new grads, including an Information Technology Leadership Program (ITLP) and a Manufacturing Development Program (MDP). They differ in focus, but both give participants a clear career path to senior...