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<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Rasmussen College Helps Flush Away Cancer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's one thing to visit the toilet at work or school, but what if the toilet visited you? Dozens of students, faculty and staff at the Rasmussen College Tampa/Brandon campus were confronted by the unusual visitor in April 2013. To get rid of it, they had to pay $1 to help 'flush away cancer'.]]></description>
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<title>From Pillars to PCs: The Evolution of the 'Traditional' College Experience </title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A college lecture used to be given to a classroom of newly graduated 18-year-olds looking for the 'time of their life' and the 'full college experience'. However, times have changed. Often these days, students attend college part-time, as well as attend lectures online and are also busy working and/or providing for their family. The majority of "traditional" students are now enrolled in online schooling, and at community and for-profit colleges.]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Presidents with College Education: From Learners to Leaders</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/us-presidents-with-college-educations-from-learners-to-leaders/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Earning a college degree is not a requirement to become America's commander-in-chief, but history tells us that the vast majority U.S. Presidents valued a college education. This is a list of the U.S. presidents and their college educations, including the schools they attended and the academic degrees they received.]]></description>
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<title>New York Times Best-Selling Author Shares Story of Resilience at Rasmussen College</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/new-york-times-best-selling-author-shares-story-resilience-rasmus/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For fans of Cheryl Strayed, her recent visit to Rasmussen College was a chance to meet the New York Times best-selling author and hear her story firsthand. For those who haven't read her memoir Wild, the author's appearance turned into a lesson of resilience and strength.]]></description>
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<title>How Going Back to School Has Made Me a Better Instructor</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When people first heard that I had made the decision to go back to school to pursue an associate degree in professional nursing, almost everyone had an opinion about it. Most supported my decision with statements like "that's great", and "good for you", while others seemed perplexed by my choice, "But why? What made you decide to go back to school? You already have a Ph.D." ]]></description>
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<title>Planting Seeds of Positivity and Optimism for a Brighter Tomorrow</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/planting-seeds-of-positivity-and-optimism-/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of us are faced with challenges or pessimistic outlooks but how we react can determine the outcome. Of the many books, quotes, lectures and movies circulating, one constant stands out: optimism. What does optimism mean? By definition it is a tendency to expect the best possible outcome or dwell on the most hopeful aspects of a situation.]]></description>
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<title>100 Apps for Teachers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you a teacher now or studying to become one in the future? Have you been looking for a handy list of digital apps that will help you organize your life inside and outside the classroom? ]]></description>
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<title>One of Rasmussen College's Oldest Campuses Gets a Makeover</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a new vibe on the Rasmussen College St. Cloud campus - a new energy that seems to carry from room to room. For some, it's the new carpet and freshly painted walls. For others, it's the brand new Student Lounge, Multimedia Lab and Career Services Center. Ask anyone on campus and they'd tell you with a smile how happy they are with the recent makeover.]]></description>
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<title>New Students: A Guide to 'Rasmussen Speak'</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/new-students-a-guide-to-rasmussen-speak/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you were young, you may have learned to speak Pig Latin - the special language only those in the "Pig Latin Club" could understand. Sometimes at Rasmussen the same thing can occur. The following is a list of common terms and their definitions. You are a member of our club and we want you to know the "secret" language, too.]]></description>
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<title>Support from your First Phone Call to Starting Your Career: Part Five - Career Services Advisor &amp;amp; Alumni Association</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/support-from-first-phone-call-to-starting-career-part-five/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many students, starting or advancing a career is the primary reason to attend college. But finding that first job can become a difficult challenge. At Rasmussen College, students and alumni have access to individualized career services and a career services advisor who will help them prepare for a successful career.]]></description>
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<title>Women Leaders Encouraged to be Themselves During Annual Leadership Breakfast</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA["Remember who you are, be who you are, share who you are and change the world."  That was the message at the 2nd Annual Women's Leadership Networking Breakfast. Rasmussen College partnered with the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce to provide an engaging and inspiring discussion with some of Minnesota's leading women professionals. ]]></description>
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<title>Strong Community Involvement Earns Romeoville/Joliet Campus 2012 Large Business of the Year Award</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College's community leadership efforts are being recognized. The Village of Romeoville, Ill. named the Romeoville/Joliet campus the 2012 Large Business of the Year.]]></description>
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<title>College Investment: Going Beyond the Degree </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's a lot more to a college education than financial aid, studying and taking classes. In fact, students and college graduates these days are noticing significant positive impacts in their lives from earning their degrees. Read on to discover how attending college can be beneficial for you.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: How to Feng Shui Your Office Space</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to a recent study, 60 percent of Americans wish they could choose a different job than the one they have. Instead of looking for a new job, why not make your office more like home by building a more peaceful work environment?]]></description>
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<title>First Generation College Students: Making that Life-Changing Decision to Go to School</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/first-generation-college-students-making-life-changing-decisions/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When considering your future, it may seem daunting. Whether you're deciding on a career path, a place to live or whether to go to college, all of these decisions take careful thought and consideration. Know that you're not alone.]]></description>
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<title>I Need a Loan - Where Do I Start? </title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you ready to go back to school but nervous because the bank account is low? If so, we have good news for you. The U.S. Department of Education has a loan program available to help you afford college.]]></description>
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<title>Support from your First Phone Call to Starting Your Career: Part Four - Librarian and Academic Tutor</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/support-from-first-phone-call-to-career-part-four/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The days of index cards, encyclopedias and rows of books are long gone. So is the librarian who patrols her library and scolds those talking too loud. From research techniques to citation preferences, the librarians at Rasmussen College possess a wealth of knowledge to help improve a student's academic experience.]]></description>
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<title>The Computer is the New Classroom: 6 Advantages of an Online Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/computer-is-the-new-classroom-advantages-of-online-education/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Almost everyone has heard of online classes, and most people probably know someone who is currently enrolled in a course or two. Online courses are truly the latest thing to think about, and are becoming the "new classroom." We disclose to you the many benefits to earning an online degree.]]></description>
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<title>How to Start Paying off Your Student Loans Now</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/How-to-start-paying-off-student-loans-now/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to federal student loan debt, it is in the student's best interest to make monthly student loan payments while enrolled in school. The benefit of paying while in school is to reduce the student's financial burden of monthly student loan payments, as well as the overall amount repaid over the term of the loans. ]]></description>
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<title>Support from your First Phone Call to Starting your Career: Part Three - Student Advisor &amp;amp; Technical Support Specialist</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/support-from-first-phone-call-starting-career-part-three/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[College is challenging, especially the very first quarter. At Rasmussen College, the staff knows each student is a unique individual with a very different set of course requirements and goals. That's where a Student Advisor comes in - to help students manage all their obligations.]]></description>
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<title>Support from your First Phone Call to Starting your Career: Part Two - Program Manager &amp;amp; Student Financial Services Advisor </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[They're often the first voice you hear and sometimes the last. At Rasmussen College, program managers are with a student from enrollment to graduation, and they often become a good friend.]]></description>
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<title>Support from your First Phone Call to Starting your Career: Part One - SUPPORT+</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/support-from-your-first-phone-call-to-starting-your-career-part-o/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make - and for many students, it's a decision they've faced before. Should I go to college? For some, the process can be overwhelming. To make the process easier it's important to look for a college that has strong student support services; a vital part of academic success.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Resolution Makers and Breakers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/infographic-resolutions-makers-and-breakers/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all make them - promises to ourselves to lose weight, eat better, save more money, or even to go back to school. Where do you stand when it comes to making and breaking your resolutions? Check out the latest infographic from Rasmussen College to find out. ]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Caffeinated Beverages and Your Health</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/infographic-caffeinated-beverages-and-your-health/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're like most adults, caffeine is part of your daily routine. However, heavy caffeine can lead to health issues such as insomnia and stomach pain. Check out our new infographic and see if you should cut out some of your favorite drinks in the New Year.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: It's the Most Unhealthy Time of the Year</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/infographic-its-the-most-unhealthy-time-of-the-year/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dancing at holiday parties won't be enough to work-off all the bread pudding and Christmas cookies the average person eats during the holiday season. Our latest infographic breaks down the calories and fat in some of the most popular holiday eats, while providing tips to battle the not-so-jolly bulge.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Psychology of Holiday Shopping </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/infographic-psychology-of-holiday-shopping/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tis' the season of giving, and wouldn't it be nice have Santa's sleigh to navigate the busy malls! Check out our new infographic The Psychology of Holiday Shopping to see how your behavior compares.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Travel Mishaps - Avoiding Tech Disasters this Holiday Season </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/Infographic-travel-mishaps-avoiding-tech-disasters-this-holiday-s/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA['Tis the season for long lines at the airport, lost luggage and dropping your smartphone in the toilet! We all know the holidays are hectic and sometimes you find yourself, well disconnected. Check out our new infographic below and stay connected this holiday season.]]></description>
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<title>New Diversity Awareness Video Sends Message of Hope</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/new-diversity-awareness-video-sends-message-of-hope/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Five people, five stories, one message - "It gets better." In a new three-minute video, Rasmussen College is sending a message of hope to its students, faculty and staff who struggle with acceptance. Rasmussen College has partnered with the It Gets Better Project, a collection of online videos from around the nation published by both individuals and organizations. ]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Honoring Our Veterans in More Ways Than One</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/infographic-honoring-our-veterans-in-more-ways-than-one/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To some, it's a day off from work. But for more than 22 million United States veterans living today, Veterans Day is the date set aside for Americans to honor them for their service. All veterans are eligible for a number of benefits such as education, health care and loans, but many of these benefits go unused. See how many veterans participate in benefit programs and what types of jobs veterans are coming home to in our new infographic.]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen College Hosts Professional Networking and Development Event</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, October 11th, Rasmussen College hosted a professional networking and development event featuring Josh Braaten, Rasmussen College Senior Online Marketing Manager. The event focused on supporting businesses in the Bloomington, Minn. area by providing business-to-business introductions and a highlight of online marketing techniques.  ]]></description>
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<title>Why you need to Care on November 6, 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are you doing Tuesday, November 6, 2012? I hope you know, and I hope you will have spent the time figuring out what is important to you in this world by the evening of November 5th. Most importantly, I hope you cast your vote for the Presidential candidate of your choice. ]]></description>
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<title>Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Educates Minnesotans on Two Key Ballot Issues</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Minnesotans are civic-minded people. Just look at their voting record. According to Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Minnesota is the top voting state in the nation. More than 78 percent of eligible voters casted a ballot last election. Ritchie expects that number to grow this November with a record number of people voting. It's something Minnesotans can be proud of - yes, but Ritchie says he wants his state to be made up of educated voters.]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen College Shows Support in South Sudan</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony in July, a few Olympians walked independent of flag or country. One of those athletes was Guor Marial, from South Sudan. According to an article in Time, Marial is a refugee from the Sudanese civil war, and has lived in the U.S. since 2001. Rasmussen College Library &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Learning Centers has a deep and abiding connection to the South Sudan people through our work with PACODES, Panyijiar Community Development Services.]]></description>
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<title>Who Represents You?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know in the 2000 Presidential Election George Bush defeated Al Gore by just 327 votes in Florida? That gave Bush the electoral votes needed to win the presidency. Do you think your vote counts now? It is always important, but even more so in an election year to know who your elected officials are and how their decisions impact you. ]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Vacation Time Goes Unused for Many Americans</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/infographic-vacation-time-goes-unused-for-many-americans/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Labor Day is fast approaching! Do you have vacation plans? Believe it or not most working Americans won't get away for the long weekend. If you have unused vacation time, but no vacation plans our latest infographic may encourage you to get out of town.]]></description>
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<title>The Health Risks That Come with a Lack of Summer Sun Protection Infographic</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/the-health-risks-that-come-with-a-lack-of-summer-sun-protection-i/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the new school year nears, many of you are probably trying to soak up those last few weeks of the summer sun, especially if you've been stuck inside all summer. For many of us though, protecting our skin outdoors is an afterthought. Check out our infographic below to make sure you are protected from the summer sun.   ]]></description>
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<title>Food for Thought, Rasmussen College Participates in Community Service Day</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently, several co-workers and I participated in Rasmussen College's Community Service Day. It gave team members from every campus the opportunity to give back to the community by participating in a local community service event.]]></description>
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<title>Educational Quotes from Our Founding Fathers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[During the Fourth of July celebrations in the mists of the parades, fireworks, and BBQ's we need to remember those great people that came before us that laid the groundwork for this great nation. ]]></description>
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<title>The Most Memorable Commencement Speeches </title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you were charged with instilling lasting, meaningful advice to college graduates as they head out to find their way in the world what would it be? That is the monumental task put on commencement address speakers at graduation ceremonies across the country. If you have ever sat through a graduation ceremony you know a commencement address either becomes the long, often boring, part you are forced to sit through before diplomas are handed out, or it is the voice and message that keeps ringing in your head long after the ceremony has ended.]]></description>
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<title>HIV-Positive Mother Shares Her Story and Educates Others</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/HIV-Positive-mother-shares-her-story-educates-others/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We heard a lot about AIDS and HIV in the 1980's and 1990's, but don't get too complacent. Just because we seem to hear less about it these days does not mean it is no longer a problem.  According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 50,000 people are newly diagnosed with HIV every year in the United States.  The most recent statistics show nearly 1.2 million Americans are currently living with HIV, and roughly 20-percent of them don't even know they have it.  Over 619,000 Americans have died since the epidemic began.]]></description>
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<title>Infographic: Social and Mobile Make Summer Travel a Breeze</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/social-and-mobile-make-summer-travel-a-breeze/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check out the helpful infographic below on how your social and mobile devices can make your summer travel a breeze. ]]></description>
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<title>Constantly Connected: How We Communicate in 2012</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/Constantly-Connected-How-We-Communicate/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Growing up many of us envisioned the future to look much like the cartoon "The Jetson's," with computer's dominating nearly every aspect of our lives. Now that we are grown up, it appears that vision wasn't too far off and actually, even more sophisticated than many of us ever imagined. We have robotic vacuums, cars that drive themselves and apps for nearly everything under the sun. In addition to making our lives more convenient, technology has drastically changed the way we interact and communicate with each other. ]]></description>
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<title>100 Celebrities with College Degrees</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a top 100 celebrity list like none other; instead of the 100 richest, sexiest, or most powerful, we are highlighting something much more important. The top 100 celebrities with a college degree! ]]></description>
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<title>Mother's Day Gifts From the Heart</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/Mothers-Day-Gifts-From-the-Heart/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Moms are real life super heroes, quietly making the world a better place one heroic deed at a time.  Their deeds aren't always as flashy as leaping tall buildings, but they are consistent and life-changing.  Day after Day, she drove you to school, sports games, practices, lessons and friends' houses. She made sure you never went hungry, always had a warm bed and clean clothes. She stayed up with you at night when you weren't feeling well and consoled you when you were sad.  She listened and helped solve your problems.  She celebrated all your victories, picked you up after defeats and forgave your mistakes. She gave you the confidence and support to reach all your dreams, and she always makes you feel like the most important person in the world. So how do you thank someone like that? Acknowledgement is the best way, and Mother's Day is an ideal time to do that.]]></description>
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<title>Top 5 Life Events for Students to Highlight</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/Life-Events-for-Students-to-Highlight/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Facebook rolled out its new timeline profile features, and one of the new elements is the ability to post a "life event".  ]]></description>
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<title>What is an eBook? Why and How to Use Them</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/what-is-an-ebook-why-and-how-to-use-them/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While the printing press is viewed as the most important invention of all time, Johannes Gutenberg surely couldn't have anticipated books going digital. ]]></description>
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<title>NoodleBib:  A New Type of School Supply</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/noodlebib-a-new-tye-of-school-supply/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you remember going to back-to-school supply shopping as a kid?  Back then you may have gotten a Barbie folder or a GI Joe notebook to go along with your pencils, markers, and other supplies.   However, now as a college student the times and tools have changed. No matter what age you are you will still need the proper school supplies to be prepared for classes.  ]]></description>
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<title>Grants and Scholarships: Finding Resources for Your Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/grants-and-scholarships-finding-resources-for-your-education/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're like most college students, you're furthering your education in hopes of getting a better job, and ultimately more money. That is where grants and scholarships come into play. Both are basically in the form of tuition assistance that you do not need to pay back. They can help lower the cost of your education, and free up some of your hard-earned cash for other needs.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Your Unofficial Transcripts</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/how-to-get-your-unofficial-transcripts/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that the jobs with the fastest growth projections through 2020 will require some type of postsecondary education?]]></description>
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<title>Facebook Apps: To Allow or Not to Allow</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/facebook-apps-to-allow-or-not-to-allow/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As any avid social networker knows, Facebook has infiltrated all areas of the Internet. From a like button on your favorite blog post to logging in with your Facebook account on a news site, Facebook applications and plugins are everywhere you turn. ]]></description>
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<title>The Pinterest Party - How Do I Get Invited?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/the-pinterest-party-how-do-i-get-invited/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may have heard the recent buzz around the virtual pin board called Pinterest.]]></description>
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<title>Navigating Political Terminology in an Election Year</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/navigating-political-terminology-in-an-election-year/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the 2012 political election year reaching new heights, media outlets from Fort Myers, Florida to Fargo, North Dakota are finding new ways to cover the candidates, trending topics and the next great idea that will induce change. ]]></description>
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<title>Pinterest 101: Five Tips for Getting Started</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/pinterest-101-five-tips-for-getting-started/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Social networks be warned - a new powerhouse has emerged in Pinterest.]]></description>
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<title>From College Degree to Career: Choosing the Right Major</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/from-college-degree-to-career-choosing-the-right-major/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Employment and pay are two factors prospective college students may consider when choosing a career. And in today's job market, some college degrees are more advantageous than others.]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen College Instructor Talks Online Classroom Technology With KSTP (ABC) News</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/rasmussen-college-instructor-talks-online-technology-with-abc-new/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Aaron Mullally, an instructor at the Brooklyn Park, MN college campus, shares his love for Sophia.org, an online learning platform in this "Minnesota Made" news clip.]]></description>
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<title>Student Story: The Cherokee Nation</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article was written by Cianna Johnson, a student at the Rasmussen College Brooklyn Park, MN campus. She wrote this article for a Humanities course.]]></description>
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<title>Student Blog: We Are In My Montage, a Poem</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/student-showcase-we-are-in-my-montage/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College student showcases sonnet written in a general education course, entitled "We Are In My Montage."]]></description>
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<title>Land O' Lakes, FL Campus Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/tampa-bay-college-hosts-grand-opening-party/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Rasmussen College Land O' Lakes college campus officially announced the opening of the campus location through a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, November 9.]]></description>
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<title>The Rise Of Competition At All Career Levels</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/rise-competition-at-all-career-levels/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the economy is starting to pick back up and grow again, it may not feel like it for many Americans. ]]></description>
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<title>Recognizing The Value Of A College Degree</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/recognizing-value-of-college-degree/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not wanting to go to college immediately after high school is completely understandable.]]></description>
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<title>The Bachelor's Job Market</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/the-bachelors-job-market/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's a good time to be a bachelor, and by that we mean a man or woman with a Bachelor's degree. Find out why here...]]></description>
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<title>Interested In Obtaining An Associate's Degree? Find Out Which Professions Are In Demand</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/associates-degree-find-out-which-profession/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Workers with an Associate's degree averaged an extra $128 per week in 2001, compared to workers with a high school diploma (Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2003).]]></description>
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<title>Is A Bachelor's Degree Really Worth The Cost?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/is-a-bachelors-degree-really-worth-the-cost/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it economically smart to invest in a Bachelor's degree? This infographic portrays that the answer is yes. Read why here...]]></description>
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<title>A College Degree Is Your Best Asset</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/college-degree-is-your-best-asset/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you think about someone with a college degree, you may picture them as the studious type who sits in the library doing research and learning about whatever subject they're pursuing. ]]></description>
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<title>A Bachelor's Degree Can Help You Pursue Your Passion</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/bachelors-degree-help-you-switch-careers-pursue-your-passion/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You are currently 41 years old, working as a human resource specialist. You have around 65 completed college credits, but you never finished college because other life obligations knocked you off your initial path to pursue your college degree.]]></description>
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<title>Completing Your Bachelor's Degree</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/completing-your-bachelors-degree/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many factors that can get in the way of earning a degree, which is why many people find themselves wanting to return to school later on in their careers to finish up a Bachelor's degree.]]></description>
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<title>Veterans Day Event At The Rasmussen College - Mankato, MN Campus</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/veterans-day-event-at-the-mankato-campus/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Come to Rasmussen College - Mankato, MN on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 a.m. to noon to pay respect to local armed forces veterans.]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen College in Land O' Lakes, FL To Host Halloween Celebration</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/land-o-lakes-halloween-celebration/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Join Rasmussen College on Monday, October 31, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. as the Rasmussen College - Land O' Lakes, FL college campus and the Shoppes at Sunlake Centre for a Halloween Festival]]></description>
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<title>Is College Right For Me?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/is-college-right-for-me/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You have been thinking about going to college but are hesitant. You are just not sure that it is the right choice for you.]]></description>
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<title>10 Reasons You Should Attend Futuraza TechFest</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/10-reasons-you-should-attend-futuraza-techfest/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Join Rasmussen College on Friday, September 9 from 1-4 pm at the Rockford, IL campus for a no-cost Futuraza TechFest techology fair filled with tons of interactive opportunities for you to get plugged in to what's new in the fields of IT and multimedia design.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics Of Financial Aid</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/basics-financial-aid/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The financial expenses associated with earning a college degree can be overwhelming for anyone to handle alone.]]></description>
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<title>Rasmussen College Opens New Campus in Land O' Lakes</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/rasmussen-college-opens-new-campus-in-land-o-lakes/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College is opening a new campus in Land O' Lakes, Florida. Bay News 9's Melanie Snow reported on the campus opening in a recent newscast.]]></description>
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<title>Student Loan Debt Consolidation - By The Numbers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/student-loan-debt-consolidation-by-the-numbers/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This infographic explores student loan debt consolidation statistics. ]]></description>
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<title>Going Back to School After Serving the Country, What Fields May Work for You</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/going-back-to-school-after-serving-country-what-fields-may-work-f/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Serving in the military often allows people to acquire a wide range of skills that better them as job applicants as well as individuals. If you've recently completed your time with the armed forces and are looking to begin a new career, why not put your leadership skills to use?]]></description>
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<title>Don't Love Your Current Position? Go Back to School for Better Opportunities</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/go-back-to-school-for-better-opportunities/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been stuck in the same career for a number of years? Does going to work feel more like a prison sentence than a way to make money? Why not consider going back to school to get on that career path you've always wanted? Luckily, it's never been easier to pursue your true passions. ]]></description>
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<title>Summer School - To Take or Not to Take</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/summer-school-to-take-or-not-to-take/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to know why summer school is worth the investment? Academic Dean at Rasmussen College, Brooks Doherty, shares tips in newest installment of Raise Your Hand, a video blog series. ]]></description>
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<title>Time Management Tips for Students</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/time-management-tips-for-students/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Brooks Doherty shares three time management tips for students in this episode of Raise Your Hand.]]></description>
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<title>Talking with Teachers Effectively</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effectively talking with your teachers is a major part of having a successful college course experience. Brooks Doherty shares a few quick tips on this episode of Raise Your Hand.]]></description>
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<title>Welcome to Raise Your Hand with Brooks Doherty</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/welcome-to-raise-your-hand-with-brooks-doherty/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College Academic Dean Brooks Doherty hosts a bi-weekly vlog focused on tips for college students.]]></description>
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<title>Tips for College Success - Raise Your Hand with Brooks Doherty</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/tips-for-college-success-raise-your-hand-vlog/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Academic Dean at Rasmussen College, Brooks Doherty, shares tips for college success in the second episode of Raise Your Hand, a bi-weekly vlog focused on tips and tricks for college students.]]></description>
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<title>Best Bibliography Tools for Students</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/best-bibliography-tools-for-students/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rasmussen College - Director of Library Services gives her two cents on the "The Best Bibliography Tools for Students" in a recent article placed on Study Magazine.]]></description>
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<title>Social Media in the Classroom: The Anti-Warhol Experiment</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/media-in-the-classroom/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rasmussen College instructor shares how he tied in reality television tryouts with a college assignment.]]></description>
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<title>Top Grants and Scholarships for the Adult Student</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/top-grants-and-scholarships-for-the-adult-student/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Financial Services Advisor at Rasmussen College shares his insight into the top grants and scholarships for adult college students.]]></description>
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<title>Does Education Lead to Happiness?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/does-education-lead-to-happiness/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder if there is a correlation between education level and happiness? This infographic examines the relationship between overall happiness and educational attainment...]]></description>
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<title>Multitasking:This is your Brain on Media</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/multitasking-this-is-your-brain-on-media/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how multitasking effects your brain? Check out how your brain functions juggling multiple types of media...]]></description>
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<title>Health Information Technician Degree Student Sydahne Phillip Featured on About.com</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/rasmussen-college-student-profile-featured-on-about.com/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[About.com's "Continuing Education" blog features Rasmussen College student in student profile]]></description>
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<title>A New Decade, a New You Essay Contest</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/a-new-year-new-you-essay-contest/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Attention Students: Learn more about the "A New Year, New You Essay Contest" ]]></description>
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<title>The Importance and Value of a College Degree</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/importance-and-value-of-a-college-degree/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With an economy only slowly recovering from a deep recession, and jobs still scarce those seeking employment are increasingly realizing the value and importance of a college degree. Learn more about the value of higher education and how it can help you achieve your career goals.]]></description>
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<title>Five Tips for Sticking to Your New Year's Resolution </title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/tips-for-sticking-to-your-new-years-resolution/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are an online business degree seeking student, a full-time worker, or a busy mother juggling a jam-packed calendar of family events; staying on track to fulfill a personal goal can be a struggle. Here are five tips for sticking to your New Year's resolution...]]></description>
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<title>25 Ways to Use Google (That You've Never Heard Of)</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/ways-to-use-google/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Google's technology can really facilitate success by streamlining productivity, all the while putting you ahead of the curve in professional and personal spheres. Here are 25 of the best Google programs that you've never heard of...]]></description>
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<title>When Am I Going To Use This?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/when-am-i-going-to-use-this/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Exploring the practical application of mathematics.]]></description>
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<title>25 Creative Uses of Twitter</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/creative-uses-of-twitter/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You knew Twitter could keep you updated on social activities, but did you know it is capable of so much more? Did you know it can teach you to cook, remind you to water your plants, or instantly poll your friends? Here are 25 wacky, fun and sometimes useful ways to use Twitter.]]></description>
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<title>The Economic Effect of Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/economic-effect-of-education/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Look at the relationship between education levels and wealth, life expectancy, and education expenditure around the world.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Colleges Really Looking For In An Applicant?</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/what-college-admissions-looks-for-in-applicant/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are colleges looking for in an applicant? While many students ponder this thought at some point during their college search, a good question to start with may be. What does this college have to offer me?]]></description>
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<title>Non-traditional College Student: A Viewpoint</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/adult-college-student-viewpoint/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have always wanted to get my degree and as I entered the workforce out of high school. I found myself moving through life living the American dream, making money, during the next few years a person begins to settle in and get comfortable with the position.]]></description>
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<title>Is Higher Learning Higher Earning</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/higher-education/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check out the the median earnings by educational attainment and see if higher learning means a higher earning.]]></description>
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<title>History of Educational Attainment in the USA</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/historical-education/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about the educational attainment in the US from 1940 through 2007.]]></description>
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<title>Nobel Prize Winners by Country</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/nobel-prize-winners-by-country/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about Nobel Prize Winners by Country]]></description>
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<title>Heat: A Visual Tour of What's Hot or Not in the Universe</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/heat-a-visual-tour/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Explore the hottest and coldest matter in the universe.]]></description>
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<title>What You Want to Know if a Natural Disaster Strikes</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/what-you-want-to-know-if-a-natural-disaster-strike/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many things in life that you can control, but Mother Nature certainly is not one of them. Educate yourself on the steps you need to take if a natural disaster strikes.]]></description>
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<title>Haiti in Context: Visualize the Disaster</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/haiti-by-the-numbers/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[150,000 is a big number by anyone's standards, but for a small country like Haiti, it is unfathomable. This is what America would look like if we lost a proportionate number of our citizens to a natural disaster...]]></description>
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<title>President Obama's Plan to Help Fund your Education</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/obama-education-plan/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is said to be the largest investment in education to date, President Barack Obama has introduced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). It addresses key issues, including teacher layoffs, college affordability and educational improvements, according to the White House Web site.]]></description>
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<title>Olympic Medals in Context</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/medals-in-context/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every 2 years athletes from around the world take to a single city to compete in either the summer or winter Olympics. It seems, however, that the same countries top the medal count list year after year. So what is it exactly that makes a country succeed in the medal count?]]></description>
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<title>Top 50 Blogs for Teachers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/50-blogs-for-teachers/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are thousands of education blogs out there for support that promote new teaching technologies, give a glimpse into the public policy that affects schools, offer lesson planning advice, and more. Here is a collection of the top 50 blogs for teachers.]]></description>
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<title>100 Apps for Tech-Savvy Teachers</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/100-apps-for-tech-savvy-teachers/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Teachers have one of the most difficult (and rewarding) jobs out there. Here is a collection of 100 web and iPhone tools that make the grade for tech-savvy teachers to make your job a little easier...]]></description>
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<title>50 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Home Green</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/inexpensive-ways-to-make-your-home-green/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are in college, you probably spend most of your cash on tuition, books, and housing. You dont exactly have a lot of money to fritter away, but you want to do your part to help the earth. Here are 50 tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint on a limited budget.]]></description>
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<title>The 15 Best Fictional Teachers of All Time</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/best-fictional-teachers-of-all-time/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Books, big screen or small screen: teachers are portrayed everywhere in pop culture. This list is set to describe the good, the bad and the funny in fictional educational world. From inspirational to lifeless, and deceitful to dorky...every one of these teachers are memorable in some way, shape or form.]]></description>
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<title>College Papers: How to Get an A</title>
<link>http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/research-paper-strategies/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discloses 50 tips for aceing a college paper. Read on to learn more...]]></description>
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