Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Marymount University, in Virginia, is planning to cut many of its liberal arts programs, citing low enrollments, ARLnow reported. “Recommendations and decisions on programs marked for elimination are based on clear evidence of student choices and behavior over time.”

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University Business

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The coursework in the crosshairs isn’t hard to divine, either: liberal arts mainstays such as literature, history, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, and psychology. Those with liberal arts degrees took umbrage. Without art history, anthropology, and archaeology majors, who will curate our museums?

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University Business

APRIL 4, 2023

Lindsey Ash says she likely would have sought a liberal arts degree in speech therapy — until a high school class steered her toward science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more from The Washington Times.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

First-generation students and those from underrepresented groups and disadvantaged backgrounds are given priority in the application process for the five-week summer program at Vassar, a private liberal arts institution in New York state. Learn more at offices.vassar.edu/exploring-transfer.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 30, 2024

Kenro Kusumi Kenro Kusumi has been named university senior vice provost and dean of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. Kusumi holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemical sciences Harvard University and a Ph.D. He serves as a professor of life sciences and dean of natural sciences.

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University Business

APRIL 29, 2024

Despite declining higher education enrollment rates beginning in 2010, undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science are continuing to see substantial growth most likely due to the high lifetime wage earnings they promise, according to a new study published by Sage Journals. ” Researchers analyzed survey data from 5.8

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Student eligibility requirements include earning 60 semester credit hours – 42 university core credit hours and 18 credit hours related to their intended baccalaureate degree – at least 30 of which were earned at WTAMU; achievement of a minimum 2.0 GPA; and no previous award of an associate degree at another institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Mount St. John Thomas John Thomas has been appointed chief of police at the University of California, Los Angeles. He served as special advisor to the senior vice president for administration at the University of Southern California.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Although community college may be regularly associated as an equitable pathway to bachelor’s degrees, wealthier students typically capitalize on the opportunity. Only 13% of Title IV students who start at community colleges ultimately earn bachelor’s degrees within eight years. appeared first on University Business.

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University Business

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Degrees and subsequent jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have long been praised as lucrative and safe pathways for students looking to enroll at a college or university. Student interest may be fueled by employers’ high demand for talent who possess degrees in this field. from 2017 to 2022.

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University Business

JANUARY 19, 2024

higher education, ushered in a new digital era and revitalized debate about the value of a degree. Alumni reminded President White that, as crucial as it is to prepare students for an emerging economy, DePauw must continue to connect to its core as a liberal arts institution. But this was March of 2020.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2024

Ohio Wesleyan University and Columbus State Community College are collaborating to address societal challenges and help Columbus State students more quickly, easily, and affordably earn bachelor’s degrees at Ohio Wesleyan. and is in good academic standing with no disciplinary violations.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With Gen Z students loving non-degree pathways , the next logical line of thinking for some degree-granting colleges and universities is what they can do to enlighten potential students of their institutions’ benefits. The hub is set to offer one-on-one spaces for students and success coaches to connect and study.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 4, 2024

A liberal arts and sciences college from New York has pledged to support 425 refugee and displaced students in the next four years as the UN seeks to reach its 15by30 target. The 15by30 commitment from the intergovernmental peace organisation is aiming to get 15% of young refugees enrolled in higher education by the year 2030. .

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

degrees in English, in the years when I’ve managed to work outside of higher education institutions, I’ve done just fine for myself, money-wise that is. I routinely advanced past coworkers with degrees in marketing, sociology, and even MBA holders because while they had learned stuff, I had genuinely learned how to think.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Brade holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and sciences from Virginia Tech and an MPA from The George Washington University. Ron Brade Ron Brade has been appointed senior vice president of administration and chief operating officer at Xavier University of Louisiana.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2023

Petersen Petersen is a professor of political science and dean of the Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tulsa (TU). She was previously faculty and dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Petersen holds a master’s degree and Ph.D.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

A USC sociology, history or dance major may not be attuned to the discipline of quantum computing, but the university's soon to open School of Advanced Computing will open its doors to all — as well as dramatically expand the number of degrees it confers in technology-related fields, officials announced Thursday.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 2, 2024

It transitioned to a co-educational place of learning in the 1970s, adding several master’s degrees. The university in Riverdale, New York, now offers nationally recognized liberal arts education and a select array of professional fields of study on a landmark campus overlooking the Hudson River.

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University Business

JANUARY 16, 2024

Ravaged by a poor economy, declining population and an understated opiate crisis , it has the lowest bachelor’s degree level educated percentage of all 50 states. However, I know there is an alternative response to throwing in the towel on a liberal arts education and joining the race to the bottom.

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Inside Higher Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Q: The in-person bachelor of arts in liberal studies degree completion program has been an institution at Georgetown since 1974. have enrolled in college and left without receiving a degree or certificate ( NSC Research Center ). Kelly and Betty agreed to answer our questions about this new program.

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Higher Ed Data Stories

DECEMBER 23, 2022

There are a couple of problems with using that paper to prop up this argument, however: First, the study included about 200 liberal arts colleges, and nowhere does it suggest that the conclusions can be generalized, or even that the results are reflective of reality every where else.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Earlham has an important and longstanding place within the distinctive liberal arts tradition in the United States. Sniegowski holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the Indiana University School of Music; an M.A. He will take the helm Aug. 1, succeeding Dr. Anne M. in biology from Indiana University, Bloomington; and a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The past several years have been particularly challenging for small liberal arts colleges, and I look forward to working with Drew’s faculty and staff across the University, including the College of Liberal Arts, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, and Drew Theological School, to build on their tremendous work.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 9, 2023

Could a degree consist of almost anything? The argument is around the usefulness of a degree to a student. If most people don’t use college-level math at work, why should it be a universal requirement for any degree? That’s especially true when colleges stipulate upfront that the degree may not be transferable.

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University Business

APRIL 3, 2024

The work college consortium cultivates collaboration between the universities to ensure their students are earning their degrees, paying their dues and earning invaluable, employable skills in the process. Nearly 50% of Sterling College’s 2018 graduates earned their degree without accruing any debt. Berea College in Berea (Ky.)

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Dr. Missy Alexander

DECEMBER 31, 2023

All arts programs at WCSU are focused on top tier professional training, fully preparing our students to work in these competitive and in-demand industries. Their move toward professional degrees (BFA, BM) offers insights into how arts and liberal arts disciplines can thrive in a world that is questioning the value of a liberal arts degree.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The separated categories are when schools are considered as National Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities and Regional Colleges. News elaborated. The rest of the top 10 included the University of Pennsylvania in sixth place, CalTech and Duke tied for seventh place, and Brown and Johns Hopkins tied for ninth place.

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The PIE News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Under the new partnership, Deakin will offer a dual degree and an accelerated master’s program with Symbiosis in the areas of business administration & analytics and liberal arts.

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The PIE News

JULY 6, 2023

However, speaking with The PIE News , Wiseman noted that employer and student demand for STEM education and training, does not mean universities will necessarily move away from traditional liberal arts programs. Essentially this methodology allows each university to carve out distinctive opportunities.”

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IHEP

JANUARY 7, 2022

No one starts on the path to a degree intending not to finish. But between taking one’s first college class and earning a degree, life can change course, and it often does. As the economy struggles to recover amidst ongoing uncertainty, adults across the country could benefit from earning a degree and opening the door to new careers.

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University Business

APRIL 19, 2024

Bergman was the first woman to lead the private liberal arts college when she stepped in in 2014. She has also implemented changes to Gustavus’ academic curriculum, adjusted students’ graduation requirements and created the college’s first master’s degree program in athletic training.

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Inside Higher Ed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

We have a collective responsibility to ensure those students have clear pathways to complete a bachelor’s degree and access the manifold civic, economic and public-health benefits accompanying degree attainment. Loss of credits prolongs time to degree and can have major implications for students’ financial aid eligibility.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Phillips said she aims to create sustainable financial models, enrollment numbers, and programs, as well as refresh some programs and build upon strong course offerings such as health sciences and liberal arts. To me, that’s community well-being and you’ve got that here and you’ve got that willingness.”

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EAB

JANUARY 31, 2023

Blogs The ever-persistent ROI question: What is my degree worth? As a small, private, liberal arts institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina, our resources are not infinite. There is an opportunity to share student outcome data with our audiences that demonstrates the power of a Converse degree. appeared first on EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 15, 2023

Previously, she was dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at California State University, Los Angeles; interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and founding director of the psychometrics graduate program at Morgan State University; faculty at Spelman; and senior research scientist for Kraft General Foods. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2024

Guillory not only brings a wealth of experience as a teacher and scholar grounded in liberal arts, but she also has served at research universities with graduate programs,” said Ford.

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