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No STEM major, no problem: How to make a liberal arts degree count

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

(NerdWallet) - Majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) isn’t the only way to land a job that makes college worth it.A liberal arts degree can pay off, too — but you may need to put in more legwork than a STEM major would.“Going to school and being a liberal arts major in and of itself is not going to give you the same outcomes as focusing on your career preparation in tandem with going through your college experience,” says Joshua Kahn, associate director of research and public policy at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).If you want to major in English, history, sociology or another nontechnical field, here are some expert-approved tips to help make your liberal arts degree pay off.Do your research before choosing a programBefore deciding on a college or specific degree program, research your post-diploma employment and salary prospects.“Check out the schools that have really good internship rates for liberal arts majors,” Kahn say...

These Texas cities have the highest teacher incomes in US: analysis

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- Many teachers across the U.S. continue to face low wages, but in some metropolitan areas, an educator’s salary can stretch farther than in others.The projected average national salary for public school teachers for the 2022-23 school year is $68,469, according to the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers’ union in the country. When adjusted for inflation, the average has declined by 6.4% over the past decade, the NEA said in its annual Rankings and Estimates report. The most and least lucrative college majors in Texas In McAllen, educators have the highest purchasing power compared to teachers in other cities, based on data analyzed by the personal finance firm MoneyGeek.The average annual salary in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area is $73,153 – but after accounting for taxes and the cost of living, the adjusted take-home pay comes to $68,271. Again, that’s still higher than elsewhere in the country, according to MoneyGeek's report, which ra...

Business People: General Mills announces key executive changes

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

OF NOTEGeneral Mills, Golden Valley, announced the following senior leadership changes, effective Jan. 1: Jon Nudi appointed group president, Pet and International; Ricardo Fernandez, promoted to segment president, International; Dana McNabb promoted to group president, North America Retail; Bethany Quam appointed president, U.S. Morning Foods; Kofi Bruce, chief financial officer, will oversee strategy and growth on an interim basis. The company also announced the pending retirement of Group President, International Sean Walker, effective Feb. 28.ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONSMax Allers, creative director at Max Marketing Communications, St. Paul, announced that he has received a14th national GDUSA American Graphic Design Award.ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERINGSambatek, a Minnetonka-based multistate transportation- and land use-focused engineering firm, announced the addition of Josh Maus as a transportation client service manager. Maus previously was a traffic engineering principal at SRF Con...

NYS Cannabis Expo shows how the industry is evolving

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Sunday, the NYS Cannabis Expo, Conference, and Career Fair was green and full of cannabis enthusiasts at Empire State Plaza. Co-creator Devon Brott says they are excited to see the event continue to grow. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “That’s what we’ve been looking forward to,” Brott said. “That growth, getting everybody together, and trying to get as much of this going as possible.”Farmers, retailers, and licensing agencies were all in attendance to help current and future cannabis business leaders learn more about the industry. Caleb Blue and Jacob Cornell attended as vendors for Bankers Life and as individuals curious to see how the industry evolves.“I like stuff like this,” Blue said. “I like networking, so this is a good opportunity to grow my business and help people.”“It’s a lot slower than what we anticipated. I think it’s a lot slower than what people want,” Cornell said. “But now that it’s coming ...

Albany Police investigating teen stabbing incident

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department announced they are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on December 8. The incident took place near Roots Achievement Academy on Central Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say that around 3:50 p.m. on Friday afternoon, a 14-year-old was reportedly slashed with a knife after a fight was started between two young people. According to police, the victim suffered minor injuries under the left eye as a result of the incident. The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

Broncos vs. Chargers: Live updates and highlights from the NFL Week 14 game

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

The Broncos head to California to see if they can shake off last week’s loss to the Texans. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Live updatesPre-game updatesScouting report (noon): Check out how the Broncos match up with the Chargers in Ryan McFadden’s scouting report.Game predictionsRelated ArticlesDenver Broncos | Task No. 1 for Broncos’ offensive front Sunday: Slow down Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack, who at 32 is “playing out of his mind” Denver Broncos | Broncos RB Samaje Perine questionable to play vs. Chargers due to knee injury Denver Broncos | Broncos Journal: Why Denver is relying on a tight end with zero NFL catches to boost its passing-game production Denver Broncos | Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up against Chargers and predictions Denver Broncos | WR Jerry Jeudy’s final five game...

A Texas city’s homeless roadmap pays off big — but shows challenges for Denver as it pursues new strategy

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

HOUSTON — The apartment complex where Teresa Eddins now lives is so quiet that “you can hear a pin drop” at night, she says — a stark contrast to the constant noise she withstood while living beneath a bridge two years ago.She was one of the first people who moved into a former hotel in Houston that served as a center to help homeless people navigate their way to more stability. She credits the transitional housing facility and programs launched as part of “The Way Home,” the large Texas city’s nationally recognized homelessness-reduction strategy, for the fact that she now lives in an apartment she loves, alongside her adopted dog, Violet. It’s also where she decided to tackle her alcoholism, getting sober.“You don’t ever want to be in those shoes under a bridge — going through a hurricane, going through the cold, going through the winds, going through hot weather, you name it,” recalled Eddins, 63, of her life in 2021, wh...

49ers-Seahawks pregame: Geno Smith’s status in doubt; Niners do Knapp Stair Climb Challenge

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Geno Smith gingerly went through a 10-minute workout some three hours before kickoff today to determine whether he’ll start for the Seattle Seahawks against the 49ers.Smith sustained a groin injury in Thursday’s practice and was listed as questionable, prompting the Seahawks to add Sean Mannion to the 53-man roster as an option with Drew Lock behind Smith.Smith methodically worked on his pocket movement with occasional passes during his workout. If he plays, expect him to work out of the shotgun formation and unload quick passes rather than test his mobility with zone-read runs.Geno Smith went through a 10-minute workout, lot of communication between throws with training staff, looked very ginger, walked off favoring right leg/groinIf he starts for Seahawks vs 49ers, expect lot of shotgun snaps, no zone read, and lot of Nick Bosa & Co. crashing pocket— Cam Inman (@CamInman) December 10, 2023Smith is only three weeks removed from ...

Driver arrested after a three-county chase across the Bay Bridge

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

California Highway Patrol have arrested a driver who sped across three counties — San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa — to evade law enforcement on early Saturday morning, a chase that included a 120-mile dash across the Bay Bridge.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Authorities identify driver who slammed into disabled pickup truck on I-680 Crime and Public Safety | One dead in East Bay crash on Interstate 680 Crime and Public Safety | Driver arrested in fatal hit-and-run that killed woman on Highway 4 Crime and Public Safety | The three latest fatal crash victims on Highway 4 have been identified Crime and Public Safety | East Bay highway reopens following overnight closure caused by crash Around midnight, CPH authorities said the driver was flagged for failing to stop at a traffic stop in San Francisco. The patrol called in a helicopter to pursue the vehicle as it fled toward the...

Vallejo man arrested for loaded gun and methamphetamine in fanny pack

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:17:28 GMT

(BCN) -- Vallejo police said Saturday they arrested a man last week who was wanted for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman during an argument in October. Police responded to a call about a man allegedly brandishing a gun on Oct. 22 in the 400 block of Lincoln Road East. 21-year-old woman arrested for attempted murder in Santa Rosa A woman allegedly told officers she argued with a man who retrieved a firearm from his fanny pack, pointed it at her head and said "I'm a bad boy! I am a bad guy!" The suspect then fled the scene in a pickup truck. The victim gave police a detailed description of the suspect and his vehicle. Police spotted the man and his vehicle on Dec. 3 near Tennessee Street and Edwards Circle. Police said when they tried detaining the man - who was still wearing the fanny pack - he resisted and tried overpowering officers before fleeing on foot. Police pursued and arrested the suspect and, while searching his fanny pack, allegedly found a loaded firearm not regist...