The 10 Most-Viewed Elmhurst U. Blog Posts of 2025

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Before we head into the New Year, we’re taking a look back at the blogs that generated the most interest in 2025. This list includes blogs that have been written over the past few years, but just like classic holiday movies, these seem to have timeless appeal for readers. Read on to see whether any of your favorites made the list!

The Most-Viewed Posts in 2025 Are…

An illustration shows three students thinking about the differences between physics and engineering degrees.

#10: Physics and Engineering: How Are They Related?

This blog post takes a look at the similarities and differences between the fields of physics and engineering and explains how these two areas of study can complement each other.

Originally posted: Dec. 15, 2021

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#9: Integrating Math Education with Other Subjects Adds Up to Stronger Lessons

The School of Education’s Jeanne White shares her best practices for teachers to find new ways to add math content into their lesson plans.

Originally posted: April 12, 2022

What is community health? This colorful illustration points to "health spots" on a map, illustrating that community health is focused on protecting the health of a geographic population.

#8: What Is Community Health?

Learn about the importance of collaboration in public health care and how you can benefit the entire community in this ever-growing field.

Originally posted: March 10, 2020

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#7: What Is Instructional Coaching?

Just like sport coaches inspire athletes to stay on top of their game, instructional coaches help teachers perform at a higher level in the classroom. This post details their role in motivating teacher success.

Originally posted: Aug. 15, 2023

An illustration of a woman considering applying to grad schools and weighing the different factors that will influence her decision.

#6: Grad School 101: What to Consider Before Applying to Grad Schools

This ever-relevant blog covers five important questions to consider if you’re planning to further your education and earn your master’s degree.

Originally posted: March 24, 2022

This colorful illustration considers the definition of college vs, university. It features a white pencil, a pair of glasses and a student pondering the question.

#5: College vs. University: What Is the Difference?

The terms ‘college’ and ‘university’ are actually less interchangeable than you may think. When we were renamed from Elmhurst College to Elmhurst University a few years ago, we were often fielding this question–we answer it in this post.

Originally posted: Dec. 8, 2020

An illustration of students walking up steps that spell out teacher leadership.

#4: What Is Teacher Leadership?

Have you heard the term teacher leader but are unsure what it means? This blog outlines the traits of teacher leaders and explains the path to becoming one.

Originally posted: March 15, 2019

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#3: What’s the Difference Between a DNP Degree and a Medical Degree?

A doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and a medical degree both lead to or accelerate careers in the health care field, but what’s the best path for you and your goals? Learn more in this blog.

Originally posted: Feb. 1, 2022

An illustration depicts the process of how to generate ideas.

#2: How to Generate Ideas

We all feel stuck from time to time, but this blog gives you some helpful tools to get creative with your brainstorming and achieve successful ideation.

Originally posted: April 19, 2022

What is service learning? An educational system combining theory in the classroom with real-world community service.

#1: What Is Service Learning?

This blog has been our top-performing post multiple years in a row, and with good reason! Read it yourself to learn about the benefits of service learning as an educational approach.

Originally posted: Nov. 25, 2019

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Rankings reflect external page view data from Jan. 1–Dec. 15, 2025.

Posted December 16, 2025

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