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A Career Option Humanities Ph.D.s Should Consider

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A Career Option Humanities Ph.D.s Should Consider Sarah Bray Thu, 09/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Jobs in career advising for grad students call on the natural skills of such Ph.D.s and are both fulfilling and in demand, writes Yoonha Shin. Byline(s) Yoonha Shin

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Robot Speaker at Commencement? Some Human Students Balk

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Some Human Students Balk Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM D’Youville University thought its selection would be fun and relevant in an age of AI. Robot Speaker at Commencement? Not everyone agreed. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey

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Helping Humanities Ph.D.s Thrive Beyond Academia

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Helping Humanities Ph.D.s Thrive Beyond Academia Sarah Bray Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Amy Braun describes how honing existing skillsets through experiential learning transforms such students into industry-ready professionals. Byline(s) Amy Braun

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Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs

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Boston U Suspends Admissions to Humanities and Social Science Ph.D. Programs Ryan Quinn Tue, 11/19/2024 - 03:00 AM The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

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We Need to Distinguish Applied Humanities from Experiential Learning

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To alleviate some confusion, my goal here is to explain the hallmarks of both applied humanities and experiential learning approaches, as well as what each mode of learning can offer to students. Accessed October 10, 2024. Applied work honors the goals and needs of students from a very practical standpoint. Kathy Hansen, Ph.D.,

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Beyond the Binary: Placing the Humanities and Sciences in Conversation

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Beyond the Binary: Placing the Humanities and Sciences in Conversation mprutter@mit.edu Wed, 03/20/2024 - 03:00 AM How the humanities can enrich scientific discourse, challenge the limitations of scientism and foster a holistic approach to understanding the natural world and our place in it. Byline(s) Steven Mintz

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A Small Pennsylvania College’s Big Investment in the Humanities

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A Small Pennsylvania College’s Big Investment in the Humanities kathryn.palmer… Tue, 01/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Lycoming College is providing more research and experiential learning opportunities for students in hopes of setting itself apart in a tough enrollment environment. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer