The close of summer 2020 is here. It may have been a difficult few months, but thanks to your dedication and perseverance, you and your peers were able to push forward. This month’s #TenacityMade superstars demonstrate that no matter what obstacles stand in their way, they did not give up on their goals. 

Check out what our students and alumni have shared this past month, and then keep going to conquer your personal and educational goals throughout the rest of the year.

There is no age limit on taking pride in a job well done, and certainly no limit for accepting accolades from others. As children, we loved when our parents would celebrate our report card, as adults we love to hear the boss offer congratulations on a job well done, and as college students, we love to see our names on the University of Arizona Global Campus Dean’s List.

The annual tax-filing deadline can be stressful for college students and graduates. However, your tax preparer can assist you in seeing if you are eligible to take advantage of tax credits from your educational expenses.

In order to see if you qualify for these benefits, you must familiarize yourself with two key documents: the 1098-E Student Loan Interest Statement and the 1098-T Tuition Statement. Knowing what these forms are for and what to do with them is essential come tax time.

As anyone who's gone back to college after some time off will tell you, maximizing the number of credits you can transfer from your old school to your new one is an absolute must. It's a great way to save time, money, and effort, and it can give you a head start as you dive back into school. The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) is committed to helping students maximize their approved transfer credits and get to graduation. That’s why we offer a variety of ways to earn traditional and non-traditional college credit.

Bill Davis, MA, CM, core faculty and program chair for the online degree programs in the Forbes School of Business and Technology® at the University of Arizona Global Campus, shares his key management principles.

According to Steve Jobs, “Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple.” By understanding and learning to apply these universal principles, you are more likely to excel as a manager in any organization. Read this blog to learn the five principles of great management. 

Wow! We can’t believe it’s the end of 2020. As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all the amazing stories of triumph and accomplishment that we have heard and shared in 2020. It was an extremely challenging year, but the University of Arizona Global Campus students and alumni did not give up. Instead, they fought to continue pursuing their passions in the face of adversity to prove they are #TenacityMade.