Isaac Newton first conceptualized the idea of gravity when an apple fell on his head. This moment was simple, but inspirational—with a huge impact on
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I credit my husband as the inspiration for this article. He is a writing professor who is exceptionally good at waiting. He has a unique
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This week on The Focus is You, we’re getting to know Angela Britcher who works in instructional design, faculty training, and content writing. We’ve catered
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