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Presidents corner: How can courage breathe new life into a classic liberal arts education?

University Business

In his 2011 The New Yorker essay , Harvard professor Louis Menand conceptualized the function of higher education in three ways: to develop life skills, enhance career prospects and improve social status. the small private college has traditionally championed the classical values of a liberal arts education.

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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries Dr. King's life and legacy are central to our mission at Morehouse College as a historically Black liberal arts institution, said Dr. Vicki Crawford, director of the Martin Luther King collection at Morehouse. A leader of the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, Johnson passed away in 2011.

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Is this the first college closing announced in 2025?

University Business

Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today, said Ted Bristol, chair of the college’s board of trustees. Year founded: 2011 Goddard College (Vt.)

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Small College America – Profile Earlham College

Edu Alliance Journal

Background Founded in 1847 in Richmond, Indiana, Earlham College is a private liberal arts institution with deep Quaker roots. This dual-degree approach combines the benefits of a liberal arts education with technical training, preparing students for careers in engineering, business, and technology fields.

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The college closings of 2024—and what lies beyond

University Business

Recognizing the significant headwinds facing small liberal arts colleges, MMCs Board decided to pursue this path to ensure the continuation of MMCs student-centered approach to education for generations to come, said Abby Fiorella, chair of Marymount’s Board of Trustees. Year founded: 2011 Goddard College (Vt.)

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These 2 colleges avoided closings in March by merger, acquisition

University Business

Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today, said Ted Bristol, chair of the college’s board of trustees. Year founded: 2011 Goddard College (Vt.)

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Small College America – Profile College of Wooster

Edu Alliance Journal

Background The College of Wooster, founded in 1866, is a private liberal arts institution located in Wooster, Ohio. Known for its commitment to mentored undergraduate research, Wooster offers a comprehensive liberal arts education in a residential setting. states and 76 countries. Notable Alumni: J.C.