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Why we need applied humanities approaches (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

The humanities might not-too-facetiously be labeled the black sheep of academia. Yet the humanities are crucial , even—or especially— in a world that prioritizes science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. This kind of education could help them develop more innovative and engaging games.

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These 25 schools are tops for producing the nation’s leaders

University Business

As might be expected, the Ivy League Pluses were responsible for producing the majority of leaders across sectors such as law, media and academia. However, colleges and universities offering premium programs in specific trades like engineering and agriculture helped diversify the list.

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NYU interdisciplinary experiential learning takes off

Inside Higher Ed

Image: At New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering, the seven-year-old Vertically Integrated Projects program has grown from five teams to almost 50, involving hundreds of students each semester. It creates long-term development beyond the revolving door of academia. No In-Article Careers: 6

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Why Israel's universities stood up for democracy (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

Universities are the engines of the middle class, driving democratic values in our society. Compromising the country’s democratic values will harm the fortitude of Israel, its academic freedom and the well-being of Israeli academia. Yes In-Article Careers: 3 We won’t sit back and watch that happen.

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Generative AI & the Evolution of Academic Librarianship

ACRLog

Although I read numerous articles and watched hours of YouTube videos, I was still confused as to how generative AI worked. I enjoyed the course and found the lesson on prompt engineering to be the most intriguing. Prompt engineering is strategizing your generative AI input to obtain your desired output.

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A Thousand Flowers Blooming

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

Similarities Between Industry and Academia. From a childhood of pumping gas and bookkeeping for the family business to a career in software engineering, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit. So by the time I got into this perspective of being in academia, that piece was part of how I operated.

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Chief academic officer on the value of investing in student success

Inside Higher Ed

Chase has more than 40 years of experience in academia, including more than 20 years in leadership positions, most recently as vice president for academic innovation, student success and strategic initiatives at Claremont Graduate University in California. Is this Career Advice newsletter?: