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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat. Integrating the arts into STEM (“STEAM”) has been in discussion since at least 2010, when the Rhode Island School of Design helped pioneer it. But something exciting is happening in the world of higher education.

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Why liberal arts leaders should know STEM isn’t the enemy

University Business

Not a week goes by without new laments about the decline of the humanities and social sciences. Many of these op-eds blame the utilitarian popularity of the STEM disciplines for declining enrollments and diminishing support for the traditional liberal arts. My experience is different.

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Building Connections and Shaping Futures by Fostering Cohort Success

Faculty Focus

Our professional science masters (PSM) in biotechnology degree is designed for working professionals, offering primarily online and evening courses that emphasize applied learning and professional development. How do you cultivate connection, retention, and career development among busy, online STEM students?

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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. Dr. Paul Sniegowski, a biologist and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, has served as President since August 2024. For the 2023-24 academic year, U.S.

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The 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Insight Into Diversity

This collaboration even extends to incorporating resources like drone technology for real-time data gathering, enriching the teaching material. This collaboration even extends to incorporating resources like drone technology for real-time data gathering, enriching the teaching material.

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Delivering job-relevant learning: New partners, certificates, GenAI content, and a degree pathway

Coursera blog

New Partners & Specializations American Council on Exercise (ACE) Intro to Personal Training Learn fitness fundamentals, goal setting, behavior change, sales, and client retention in this three-course Specialization. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, ACE President and CEO.

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Small College America – Profile: Tuskegee University

Edu Alliance Journal

Established initially as the Tuskegee Normal School for training Black teachers, it evolved into Tuskegee Institute and eventually a university known for blending liberal arts, technical, and professional education. The university balances a liberal arts foundation with strong STEM and professional programs. It was built on Booker T.