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Westwood was honored to participate in ACICS's We SERVE week of volunteering! St...
Tomorrow is the due date for the PATH to Success Scholarship! Make sure you ha...
Westwood's College and Career Blog offers advice and tips on proofreading and re...
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and ma...
Are you applying for the PATH to Success Scholarship and/or other scholarships?...
Classes start next week! Where is the best place to grab lunch near your campus?
Atlanta Northlake campus presents the "Walk in Your Career" Workshop series tomo...
“Walk in Your Career” Workshop Series
Today is National Bike to Work Day! If biking to work isn't possible for you, se...
Westwood's College and Career Blog is doing a series of helpful articles that st...
Westwood Wonders ... What inspired you to pursue your degree? For many, it coul...
We hope all of our wonderful, hard-working mothers had a beautiful Mother's Day!...
"They roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled th...
Music can play a huge role in keeping you motivated and focused on getting thing...
Managing your budget can be tough for anyone, but especially when you're pursuin...
The Career Services department at your campus will be hosting a special workshop...
Open House May 19th - Arlington
Open House May 19th - Anaheim
Open House May 19th - Atlanta
Open House May 19th - Denver
Open House May 19th - South Bay
Open House May 19th - Annandale
Open House May 19th - Los Angeles
Open House May 19th - Inland Empire
Open House May 19th - Chicago
Attention Current Students: Tell us your plan for career success and you could w...
Christine Rodriquez is one of our elite Westwood 100 graduates from Chicago! S...
Register for "Leveraging Social Media for Business & Career Success" this Saturd...
Today is "Take a Chance" Day! Have you been waiting to take a chance on somethin...
Happy Earth Day! How are you celebrating Earth Day today? It's easier than you...
What obstacles are you up against this semester? Roxana, one of our Westwood g...
Today is National Stress Awareness Day! Read our latest blog article about ways...
Are you the first in your family to go to college? Meet our newest Westwood Succ...
If you're in Chicago this Friday through Sunday, stop by the C2E2 Event where We...
Westwood Wonders ... If you had to sell yourself to an employer in less than 30...
C2E2 Panel: EPIC JOURNEY - Story Development for Comics & Games
Open House April 14th - Chicago
Have you utilized your Career Services department? Read our most recent blog abo...
We hope you all like our new Facebook page. Let us know what you think!
Westwood Wonders … When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Read about Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s visit to Westwood!
We hope everyone is having a great first week of the term! As you begin your cla...
"Neither you nor the world knows what you can do until you have tried." Ralph Wa...
Westwood Wonders ... What mascot would best represent your campus?
Education & Personal Wellness Expo
Westwood Wonders … Do you know anyone who's birthday is on February 29th? Rapper...
We're so proud of the community work our Westwood students continually participa...
As you go through your day-to-day activities, be aware of opportunities to let o...
Westwood recently donated a beautiful mural to Spelman College-Official Site Wom...
Check out our most recent blog article about the Law of Attraction!
Westwood wishes you a Happy Valentine's Day! Use today as an opportunity to expr...
Congratulations to a Westwood grad who just landed a great job with Out The Wind...
Check out this great article published on Her Campus Magazine:
Westwood Wonders ... How do you motivate yourself to be successful? We asked on...
Westwood Wonders...What would you do if you had an extra 15 minutes each day? ht...
Have you seen our community page? You'll find great stories from our campuses, l...
Update from KidsTek, Denver Public Schools News Now and Westwood College partner...
Update from KidsTek, Denver Public Schools News Now and Westwood College partner...
We are honored to participate in the public/private/nonprofit partnership with K...
Tomorrow we celebrate with @Michael B. Hancock the importance of teaching our yo...
Criminal Justice Job Fair
We just met with our friends at High Tech Early College and @KidsTek to finalize...
Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, offers encouragement a...
It's official! Congrats to all of our Chicago grads.
Happy Chicago grads!
To the 250 new graduates from Westwood College's Chicago area campuses: CONGRATU...
What was the best gift you gave over the holidays? Westwood graduate Leonard Mil...
Saphronia graduated with an Associate in paralegal studies in Texas last month....
Westwood is continually inspired by our students and we wanted to share a few st...
Kids Feeding Kids
We would like to congratulate KidsTek student of the month for December, Aracely...
Have you participated in a service project with the Westwood College community?...
Hope 2012 is off to a great start for everyone! We're all excited to start class...
Happy New Year to the entire Westwood community! We believe in our students and...
Check out this awesome video from last week's Denver graduation.
Westwood Wonders…What is the best gift you've ever received?
Many of you are celebrating not only the holidays, but a special “turning of the...
Our Denver commencement ceremony is just hours away and 150+ students are gradua...
This Friday more than 150 Westwood students from the Denver campuses will gradua...
It's nearing the end of the term...How is everyone feeling? Have you tied up all...
Great story today in Long Beach's Gazette Newspapers about our partner, Eric "Mu...
Read today’s blog post which talks about the importance of art and two great eve...
Did you know? In Colorado's high-poverty public schools there are 4.5 students p...
Want to show off your artwork and maybe even win a prize for it? Enter the Black...
Westwood College Open House
Check out this video from a previous Black Book Sessions and be sure to attend t...
Are you an artist? Showcase your artwork at our Black Book Sessions art event on...
Everyone here at Westwood College would like to express our sincere appreciation...
Westwood Wonders ... What are you most thankful for?
With computer-related fields expected to grow faster than average through 2018,...
"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right'. Start where you stand, and wo...
We had so much fun at the Ribbon Cutting celebration at our Chicago Loop Campus...
We'd like to extend a heartfelt Thanks to all who have served and are serving in...
Happy Halloween! Westwood Wonders ... what are you dressing up as today?
KidsTek provides Colorado’s under-served youth, grades K-12, with an invaluable...
Westwood has partnered up with the nonprofit KidsTek donating funding and techno...
We're so glad to see so many of our amazing students here on our Facebook page!...
Happy 1st Day of Term! We hope everyone has a great start to this term and want...
Westwood Wonders...What was your dream job as a child?
Congratulations to the Atlanta PATH to Success Scholarship winners: Tera Chapman...
Congratulations to the Texas PATH to Success Scholarship winners: Sarah Evans, H...
We hope you're enjoying our College and Career Blog so far! What topics would yo...
Congratulations to the Atlanta PATH to Success Scholarship winners: Marla Pockli...
“The results you achieve will be in direct proportion to the effort you apply.”...
A big shout out to the California PATH to Success Scholarship winners: Robert Ga...
Our thoughts and hearts go out to all those effected by the tragedy of September...
Congratulations to Marcello L. Ramirez from CHL for winning the $10,000 Platinum...
We love seeing our graduates (and soon-to-be-grads) on Facebook sharing their in...
Back to School for Woodridge - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
As you may have heard, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit about 35 miles northwest o...
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect...
Those who have found success know that it is up to them to achieve it. Work hard...
The Chicago campus academic and administrative departments will be up and runnin...
Happy 1st day of the term! What class are you most looking forward to?
Update for Chicago O’Hare Airport Campus Students: Due to the storms last week,...
Did you know? Westwood has a new blog! College and Career Blog has the latest ne...
CHOA is closed due to water damage from the storms this weekend. Classes will be cancelled today, tonight and all day tomorrow.
This is a great article that gives helpful information on keeping a personal budget.
Congratulations USA Women's Soccer Team! They made it into the finals for this year's world cup!
Did any of you attend the MISLEAD Art Show last night? What did you think of the artwork, and the event overall?
Are you SATISFIED by your Westwood College experience? Only a few more days left to fill out your Student Satisfaction Inventory with your feedback and suggestions! Your invitation is in your Westwood College email. Log in at Survey closes on 7/11.
Westwood Wonders... Where will the best firework shows be?
Unilever is a Believer!
Looking forward to Legends of Gaming event tomorrow at the Anaheim Campus! If you haven't signed up yet, it's not too late to register:
Don’t miss your chance to meet Westwood faculty and take a tour of the campus at tomorrow’s Open House at 10am! See details at www.westwood.edu/open-house/. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Who is coming to the Legends of Gaming Event on Saturday? Only a few seats left, so be sure to reserve yours today:
We are excited to announce that our IT team won an incredible award! Alta Colleges was named one of the top 100 information technology (IT) companies for CIO magazine’s 2011 list. The award recognizes Alta for providing leading edge technology to s
Have you voted for your favorite video games created by Westwood Students yet? Play and vote now:
Happy Father's Day to all the great, hard-working Dads out there. We saw many of them in our Westwood 100 collection, including Barry Merrill, a single father working hard to achieve success for himself and his son. Read Barry's story here:
Check out a video from last year's Gathering of Video Game Legends: Don't forget to register for this year's event on June 25th:
Westwood Wonders... What are you planning to do for Father's Day?
Help us pick a winner for our 2D Game Development Awards! Play and vote on the finalists: All games were developed by students in our Game Art and Game Software Development Programs.
Are you a game design student, or just love gaming? come to our 3rd Gathering of Video Game Legends event on June 25th. Interact with industry pros, play games, attend workshops and more. It's free but seating is limited, so register today:
Check out some cool pictures from Black Book Session 10 at Inland Empire’s Satellite Campus. If you or anybody you know is in the photos, please tag them!
Westwood Wonders … What would you prefer for maximum comfort while studying at home? The Snuggie, the Hoodie Footie, or the Slanket? Snuggie: Footie: Slanket:
Thanks to everybody who participated in Black Book Sessions #10. The submissions were great! Be sure to check out the event recap to see pictures and winners here:
Check out BlackBookWorld artwork from last year: Don't miss out on this year's event on Saturday:
Last day! Don’t miss the opportunity to win $500-$10,000 through Westwood's PATH scholarship! Tell us about your career plan and how you're preparing to get a job in your field when you graduate. Apply at www.westwoodpathscholarship.com.
Cabaret Funds Breakfast for 1,302 Children
Want to win a scholarship to Westwood? Enter the @BlackBookWorld art contest. Learn more here:
Check out this video from last year's Black Book Sessions and be sure to attend this year on May 21:
Are you a fantastic artist? Want to win a scholarship to Westwood? Enter the @BlackBookWorld Sessions art contest for your chance to win. Find details and enter here:
Westwood Wonders...... How will you celebrate Mother's day and do you prefer, Mother, Mom, Mum, Momma or Mama?
Just a quick reminder to go check out our new media player!
Just a quick reminder to go check out our new media player!
Just a quick reminder to go check out our new media player!
Last year, Rachael Randell from Dallas won a $10,000 PATH Scholarship. You could win too. Apply today at www.westwoodpathscholarship.com
Meet Jordan Tabije, a member of the Westwood 100! “I am always setting goals for myself…the creative field is always changing and an artist must be able to adapt to any medium. I can honestly say I love my job…I am able to use my crea
Check out Westwood College's NEW social media player! FREE MUSIC to get you through your day too!
Ever gotten tips about creating a great resume, or how to dress for success, or effective ways to answer interview questions? All of these tips play a role in creating an image of you that is meant to be intriguing to a potential employer. But…hav
REMINDER about the 9Health Fair: 4/10 from 7am–12 pm. The Westwood College – Denver North and South campuses will be partnering with the 9Health Fair to provide free and low-cost health screenings that address today’s most critical heal
Meet Christine Rodriquez, a Business Administration: Major in Marketing Management graduate and member of the Westwood100! Her advice? “Maintain the same enthusiasm that you have when you first start school, throughout college. The day you start sc
Today we want to introduce an amazing resource available to you called Student Loan Solutions. Their role is to educate student loan borrowers, while in school and when they leave, about the benefits of the federal student loan program and the responsibi
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” As Thomas Jefferson noted, your attitude towards your classes, your friends & family, and
Announcement about the 9Health Fair: 4/10 from 7am–12 pm. The Westwood College – Denver North and South campuses will be partnering with the 9Health Fair to provide free and low-cost health screenings that address today’s most critical
Meet Amy Holmquest, a graduate of the Medical Assisting program and a part of the Westwood 100! Working diligently over the course of her program she discusses the obstacles she overcame, the support she received from her instructors as well as the benef
Your health is important and today is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day! It is a one-day “wake-up” call asking for the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
REMINDER: The deadline for entry into the 2011 PATH to Success Scholarship Program is May 9, 2011. The program rewards students who take control of their future through dedicated career planning and action. Westwood will honor students who are taking per
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We hope that in an effort to avoid being pinched that you remembered to wear GREEN today! Our Construction Management program did. Did you know that Westwood College is a member of the United States Green Building Council
The D.C. ADDY Awards Gala was held last night and we are very proud to report that Jenny Vingwon, a graduate from the Virginia Annandale campus, was given a GOLD ADDY in digitally enhanced photography! Jenny was able to celebrate with her Program Chair J
We are excited to share with you that two faculty members from our DuPage campus, Jim Cheever and Scott Cenkar, are going to be panel speakers at the C2E2 conference in Chicago on Friday! The panel description is “Writing the Epic Journey in the W
Lots of exciting things are starting this week. Spring classes begin! Some of us kicked off Daylight Saving time. St. Patrick’s Day is this week and celebrations have already begun. The start of spring is mere days away and many people are filli
“Never give up!! When you are in school, there seems to always be a moment or two when a student feels they need a break from school. Don't do it! If you focus on the end result that moment of feeling down will pass. By me focusing on the fini
Greg Caan, vice president of operations at Accelerated Network Solutions, says that the Westwood College technology students he’s hired are “ready to go” when he brings them into the company. And it’s not just the graduates! Durin
Today we very excited to announce that James Maguire, the president of the newly formed Construction Management student chapter at our LA – South Bay campus, has received a $2,000 scholarship from the Construction Management Association of America!
The first term of 2011 is almost at an end. Westwood wonders…how were your classes over the last couple of months and are you looking forward to your classes next term?
The 2011 PATH to Success Scholarship Program is here! The program rewards students who take control of their future through dedicated career planning and action. Westwood will honor students at each campus who are taking personal responsibility for their
IT graduates in the WW100, Efrain, Jeff, Michael, Rick, Ryan, Scott, Arthur, Toshi, Ava, Wadea, Wayne and Margi, talk about gaining knowledge and experience while working hard towards their degree. In their “2009 IT Skills and Salary Report”
Meet Wayne Ziemer! He is a graduate from the DuPage campus, in 2006, with a degree in Information Technology. Now he works as a Senior Technical Analyst for one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. You can read his story and his tips for s
The buzz about the “latest” tech device is always around us and we find ourselves using more and more of these gadgets for speed and convenience. This week we will be highlighting graduates, ideas, and information about our School of Technol
It is never to early begin preparing for your professional life after college! As social networking sites continue to expand we’d like to encourage you to utilize them as a part of your networking toolkit. Become a part of the Westwood College Link
We wanted to remind you that you can watch the Westwood Success Stories video series on Westwood College’s YouTube channel. The playlist features six stories from inspiring Westwood 100 graduates!
Today we would like to introduce Renee McCollum! She graduated from Westwood College Online with a degree in Criminal Justice in 2009. She works as an Investigator in the Youth Services Section of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. You can rea
Today we celebrate the federal holiday - "George Washington’s Birthday" (informally known as Presidents Day)! If you’re interested, you can honor America’s amazing first President by eating some of his favorite foods; fresh f
Do you want to be a part of the next volume of Westwood 100? Follow the link below and click on the “Tell us your story” button. Have a great weekend and be sure to check back next week as we begin to share more personal stories from members
Starting or enhancing their careers through a hard work and education, the Westwood 100 grads feature job titles in their field of study like: Manager, Director, Designer, Developer, Analyst, and Technician. Where will your hard work take you?!
How about some interesting facts about the Westwood 100? 15 School of Business, 14 School of Technology, Justice, Healthcare, and 43 School of Design graduates share their stories. The 100 features 33 graduates from LA, 12 from Denver, 18 from Chicago, 5
Today we are excited to share with you the Westwood 100 Volume 1 – a collection of personal success stories from 100 Westwood College alumni! These graduates proudly tell their stories of how they have transformed their lives by obtaining their col
Born on Feb. 12th, 1809, were he still alive, President Abraham Lincoln would be turning 202 on Saturday. “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other” – President Lincoln
Over the past few months we shared with you some stories and videos of Westwood graduates in a series we called “Westwood Success Stories.” We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication that all Westwood College graduates display an
The new issue of The Buzz is here! In this month’s addition we highlight the launch of an exciting new tribute to Westwood graduates called, “Westwood 100”. We share a great story about Black Book Sessions 9 in California, a profile o
The Super Bowl is this Sunday; will you be watching? Westwood wonders…Steelers or Packers?
Black Book has posted more photos, videos, and commentary from the Black Book Sessions 9 event in California last month. It was an amazing event...thanks to everyone involved!
Groundhog Day is tomorrow and many of us today are dealing with extreme winter conditions! Westwood wonders…what is your prediction for tomorrow? Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not?
We just uploaded more photos from the Black Book Sessions 9 event last weekend. Thanks again to everyone who participated! If you were there share your experience!
Announcement: The Virginia Annandale and Ballston campuses will be closing early today, January 26th, due to a forecast of snow this evening. It is likely that they may be operating on a delayed opening schedule tomorrow.
Westwood wonders…what sorts of clubs and activities do you participate in on your campus? We wanted to share with you a blog post from “Smart Student Living” on the benefits of being an active member in your campus community. Check ou
Black Book Sessions 9, hosted at the L.A. Anaheim campus this past Saturday, was a tremendous success! Were you there?! If so, tell us about it…in the meantime, here is a brief video of O.G. Abel working on his mural. Thank you to everyone who a
One last heads up: Tomorrow, Saturday, January 22nd is the Black Book Sessions 9 event at the Anaheim campus. Details can be found at the link below!
Westwood is proud of all of our students and graduates! We’re excited to share with you that over the coming weeks we will be spotlighting a group of Westwood Alum. More details will be coming in the near future!
Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr., and the dedication he showed towards creating social change, by sharing one of his famous quotes: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” – Mart
We wanted to share the following quote with you as you head into the weekend. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Westwood College Announcement: Our Georgia Campuses, Northlake and Midtown, are closed today, January 12, 2011 due to inclement weather conditions.
Announcement: Our Georgia Campuses, Northlake and Midtown, are closed today, January 11, 2011 due to inclement weather conditions.
Los Angeles students! Westwood College and Black Book Sessions are teaming up to put on an amazing event at the Anaheim campus on Saturday, January 22. Check out the link below for more details and we hope to see you there!
As the term gets rolling and the new year sets in, check out this article on 5 New Year's Career Resolutions from Yahoo, Monster & HotJobs. It is never to early plan for your success!
Westwood is hosting our January Open House this Saturday, January 8th at 10a.m. (local time). More details can be found at the link below. See you there!
Westwood wants to welcome all first term and returning students to the first day of classes. Make this term a great one!
The start of the January term is almost here and we want to help you set yourself up for success. Check out this article from College Life on "How to Start a New Semester Strongly!"
The December issue of the Buzz is here! In this issue check out a story on Michael Brandwein discussing the current high-growth industries and the steps people can take to develop and/or update their job skills, an article on “Stay the course &nda
It’s the start of a new year and the start of the January term is almost here! Westwood wonders…are you ready for the first day of class? Have you registered? Have you completed your financial aid paperwork? Have you ordered your books? Di
Westwood wants to wish you all a very Happy New Year! May your 2011 be amazing!
The end of 2010 is fast approaching and Westwood Wonders…have you started thinking about your 2011 New Year’s resolutions?
Congratulations to all of the graduates across the Westwood College system! We wish you all the best as you venture forward into the next phase of your life. As was said by State Representative Frank McNulty at the Denver graduation ceremony , “I
Today we are proud to introduce Kit, a Westwood Success Story! He has had a passion for video games since he was young. See how he jump started his career in the gaming industry and listen to how he describes how he views video games today. Congratulat
Only a few more days left in the term and Westwood Wonders...how are you feeling about your performance so far on your finals and how many of you are graduating in a few days?!
It’s Friday! Today we are excited to share with you the fifth chapter in our Westwood Success Stories video series. Following high school, he joined the military as an infantry soldier in the US Army. After his tour, he committed to learning the
We are looking into the opportunity of partnering with a band or artist and we need your help! Westwood wonders…what’s your favorite type or style of music?
Araceli - A Westwood College Success Story
Today we are proud to highlight a tireless advocate for youth at risk, an active member and mentor at her local church, and a devoted mother to her son and nephew. In our fourth installment of the Westwood Success Stories series we invite you to watch an
Andrey - A Westwood Graduate Success Story
Christina - A Westwood Graduate Success Story
Efrain - A Westwood Graduate Success Story
Pantry Launches Virtual Food Drive
All Westwood College campuses are hosting an Open House this Saturday, Dec. 4th at 10:00am (your local time). There will be opportunities to meet with faculty & staff, tour the campus, meet with student finance specialists, as well as participate in
You may be halfway through your first, third, or tenth term and Westwood wonders…what interesting and exciting projects have you been working on in class? If you have photos, videos, stories or comments feel free to post them here!
Today we have the opportunity to share our third video in the Westwood Success Stories series. Hard work and dedication can take you places. Meet Andrey, a graduate of the School of Design and a Westwood Success story!
It‘s Thanksgiving week and Westwood wonders…what are you thankful for?
Today we unveil the second video in our Westwood Success Stories series. We are proud of all of our graduates who, with hard work and determination, set out to build the life they want to live. Meet Christina, a graduate of the School of Design and a
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Food Drive on Tuesday at the Denver North Campus. “Tony V” from local radio station KS 107.5 and the Thanksgiving Food Drive Truck stopped by the campus to collect items and donations to benefit th
Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? We have some great new videos coming out over the next month. Don't miss out on seeing them first!
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all those who have served. Thank you to all of those who continue to keep us safe. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
The Denver South campus was proud to serve as a polling place for today’s mid-term election! Did you vote today?
Happy Birthday! On October 14th the Houston South campus celebrated its 7th birthday. What started with 16 new students on the 19th floor of Southwest Freeway, is now a thriving campus with hundreds of students and graduates on a path to success. Here
PBL students at our Denver North Campus were invited to a National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN. Our students placed 6th for their community service project! Congratulations to ALL involved!
Phil Smith, Marketing Director for Westwood College, talks to FOX news in Dallas about Westwood's recent technology donation to the Dallas Independent School District – the program is called “The Future is IT”. Our donation will he
Congrats to Westwood College students honored on Sept. 24 by The Colorado Association of Career Colleges as part of its annual "Student of the Year" program. Honored were Sheryl Lee for "Student of the Year" for Specialized Trades; Ad
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