Ed.D. vs. Ph.D. in Education: Which Fits Your Goals?
Choosing between an Ed.D. and a Ph.D. can shape your future in the field of education. Both are terminal doctoral degrees, but each serves different
July 25, 2025
Educational Leadership Articles
How to Earn a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Online: From Admission to Job Prospects
The demand for organizational leadership continues to grow across various sectors, including education, business, government and nonprofit organizations. With the advanced skills and knowledge gained
July 25, 2025
Leading the Future of Education: The Impact of Digital Instruction and Online Learning
The internet has fundamentally transformed many sectors, from online shopping to communication technology. The world of education is no exception. While online learning has benefits
February 7, 2025
Harnessing the Power of Learning Management Systems With an Educational Leadership Doctorate
Technology has continuously transformed learning, particularly with the rise of e-learning resources in recent years. More and more students take courses or certifications online for
January 31, 2025
Careers for Sports Administration Graduates With an Ed.D. Degree From St. Thomas University
Sports administration professionals are critical in ensuring the smooth operation of sports organizations, teams and events. Their diverse responsibilities range from managing sports equipment to
October 9, 2024
Launch a Cutting-edge Education Career With an Online Doctoral Degree in Digital Instruction and Distance Learning
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, digital instruction and distance learning are becoming increasingly important. The St. Thomas University (STU) online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
September 11, 2024
The Power of Data Analytics in Sports Administration
Data has long been integral to sports. Fans, experts, journalists and athletes alike have relied on statistics to gain deeper insights regarding their areas of
July 17, 2024
Instructional Design in a Digital World
In today’s digital age, educational leaders must be well versed in instructional design to create effective and engaging learning experiences. The goal of instructional design
June 20, 2024
Big Ideas for Educational Innovation
The coronavirus pandemic brought unexpected challenges to K–12 education, on top of the struggles it was already facing. Technology (including record-breaking ransomware attacks on schools),
August 9, 2022
Online Ed.D. Student Delorean Hogan Leading Through Service
In Greek folklore, the phoenix always rose from the flames stronger than it was before. This is a phoenix story. Delorean Hogan traveled a long,
June 15, 2022
What Will School Closures Mean for Student Achievement?
As students returned to class in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic this year, many did not recognize their schools. Some came back to socially
March 30, 2022
Jose Quezada Gives His All and Then Some Earning Ed.D.
Some people are born to lead. Captain Jose Quezada, USMC (Ret.), has dedicated his life to service with 20 years of military experience leading in
March 3, 2022
Car Crash Survivor Herminia Kishida Earns Ed.D. in Online Program
Four days after Thanksgiving in 2016, Dr. Herminia Kishida was in a car wreck on her way to work. “I had broken ribs, a broken
March 3, 2022
6 Leadership Skills for Sports Administration at Every Level
Sports are a significant part of culture and business in the United States. Sport administrators are essential members of sport organizations — from public schools
January 25, 2022
5 Ways Educational Leaders and Administrators Can Impact Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Leaders and administrators can play an important role in shaping the educational experiences of students, staff members and faculty. From learning different perspectives to breaking
August 3, 2021
Nigeria Native Dr. Ayodele William Okesola Rises to the Challenge in Online Ed.D. Program
While Dr. Ayodele William Okesola was busy inspiring his students, they were doing the same for him. “I am a mentor to youth,” he said.
January 29, 2021
Dr. Shirley Sims Juggles Multiple Commitments While Earning Ed.D. Online
While Shirley Sims earned a doctoral degree over the course of 36 months, she also helped run a college, had a baby and started a
November 13, 2020
Dr. Linda McKenna Refocuses on Education With Online Ed.D. Program
Education is never far from Dr. Linda McKenna’s mind. Two-and-a-half years ago, she earned a promotion to director of learning and development at Comcast in
November 12, 2020
Entrepreneur Dr. Gabe Venturi Enters New Domain by Earning Ed.D. Online
Dr. Gabe Venturi and the internet go way back. After getting in on the ground floor during the internet boom in the late 1990s, the
November 12, 2020
Dr. Jim Coughlin Prepares for Life After Military Service by Earning Ed.D.
Dr. Jim Coughlin should teach a class in multitasking. While enrolled in the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program at St. Thomas University,
October 9, 2020
Dr. Cory Los Schumacher Completes Educational Journey With Ed.D.
It’s been a little more than a decade since Dr. Cory Los Schumacher was diagnosed with a brain tumor. “The doctor told me I was
September 16, 2020
Dr. Irene Okwang Boosts Leadership and Teaching Skills by Earning Ed.D. Online
Although Dr. Irene Okwang has built a career in human resources, education remains her passion. So much so that the Accra, Ghana, native graduated from
July 24, 2020
What to Know About an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
The prospect of earning a doctoral degree can seem intimidating. Because most programs require several years of full-time enrollment followed by an extensive writing project
July 16, 2020
What Can Educational Leaders Do About the Teacher Shortage?
Earlier this year the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) published a report examining teacher shortages in the United States. The EPI found that “the teacher shortage
February 12, 2020
Scott Gill-Jacobson Finds What He Was Looking For in Ed.D. Program
Scott Gill-Jacobson had a question he needed answered. During his time as assistant director of accountability, education and compliance at Florida Southern College, Gill-Jacobson became
January 17, 2020
Joe Hogan to Become Educator of Future Educators With Ed.D.
There are so many different career options to explore when you enter the hallowed halls of a university, but there was really only one option
November 22, 2019
Bahamian Indira Munroe-Farrington Hits Academic Stride at STU
Indira Munroe-Farrington came to St. Thomas University to complete a bachelor’s degree she started eight years earlier. She will be Dr. Indira Munroe-Farrington by the
May 14, 2019
Gain an Advanced Understanding of Social Media in Organizations
Whether your position of leadership is in a private corporation, public organization, educational institute or nonprofit agency, you must be aware of social media’s growing
November 6, 2018
Become an Educational Leader in the Corporate World
Best-selling author, educator, leader, speaker and coach Sydney Finkelstein has spent much of his career researching and observing the effectiveness of various leadership and management
November 6, 2018
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