The capstone project is the crowning moment of our degree programs. Students work in teams to apply the knowledge and skills learned in virtually all of their classes to a project in a real business.

Before launching into a new academic year, we took time out this week to gather the faculty — 32 strong — for a group portrait. They are as excited as the students to get back to class! But before we leave summer behind, read about our capstone projects

The department welcomed 467 computer information systems undergraduates when classes started just a couple weeks ago — 120 are seniors. The CIS curriculum challenges these students, but they also find time for our professional organizations.

The numbers are compelling enough: 6,000 IT job opportunities posted on the Microsoft website alone, and another 11,063 from a quick search for “systems analyst” positions on Dice.com, a career site for the technology industry.

Among the many differences between college and career is the simple matter of neatness. In class the questions and answers are usually straight forward, but on the job it’s a different situation.

Trevor Thompson sheds light on two common misconceptions about studying abroad, after spending the summer in Europe.

See why Bennett Dwosh is thankful for his study abroad experience in Europe, and hopes he can return to continue his quest for global perspective.

Being the first in his family to go to college meant Steve Truong had to figure things out on his own. He shares some advice to help future first-year students along the way.

A lot of students, Trevor Thompson included, enter college with little to no job experience. He discusses what it's like working on campus, and why W. P. Carey students can expect to gain should they follow suit.

Create an action plan to reduce stress and maximize your ability to succeed on final exams.