The Nontraditional Student Center has undergone big changes to become the Student Navigation and Transition Center.
“Our main mission is to remove barriers for the students,” Debbie Cragun, the center’s...
Higher education is important to nontraditional students, but with other big priorities in their lives, such as marriage or children, making time for and having the income to finish school can be difficult....
Higher education is important to nontraditional students, but with other big priorities in their lives, such as marriage or children, making time for and having the income to finish school can be difficult....
Weber State University hosted a GEAR UP retreat on June 29 at their Davis campus — but not for students. Parents involved in the GEAR UP program attended a day with sessions on how to help their...
In order to apply for scholarships at Weber State University, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Though filling out the FAFSA is a critical step on your quest...
Without even thinking, most people will turn on music, TV or talk-radio to fill the silence when they’re at home. According to new research however, this background noise may be negatively affecting...
Almost every morning in my household starts the same way for my son. I walk into his room and gently wake him up. Once he’s left the comfort of his blankets, he throws himself on the couch and starts...
As a student and father in my thirties, I’ve tread the inadvisable journey of a non-traditional student. It’s taught me many things over the years, both in the classroom and at home. However, the...
Life is all about perspective, and as college students we are all venturing into the adult world. We're figuring out who we are and what this big world is all about.
Whether you are a freshman or a returning...
Imagine a mother of three who has returned to Weber State University to finish her degree. She has car payments, a mortgage and even a teenager. What if one of her children suddenly gets sick at school...
To many students, the concept of juggling school, work and their social lives along with the pressures of parenthood would be unthinkable — yet many Weber State University students find themselves in...
