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Small College America – Profile: Davidson College

Edu Alliance Journal

Collectively, these colleges have further strengthened my belief in the diversity, resilience, and enduring importance of American higher education and reaffirmed the vital role that small colleges continue to play in communities across the country. Signature programs include the Center for Civic Engagement and Humanities Seminars.

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Small Liberal Arts Colleges: Punching Above Their Weight

Helix Education

The truth is, many of these small institutions “punch above their weight” and are making an outsized contribution to the higher education profession. WVWC is a quintessential small liberal arts college with a population of 1,100 students and a beautiful campus nestled in the heart of central West Virginia.

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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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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

Background Founded in 1859, Whitman College is a private liberal arts institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. Whitman prides itself on a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1, facilitating personalized education. Popular disciplines include Environmental Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Economics, and Biology.

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Small College America – Profile Wabash College

Edu Alliance Journal

Background Established in 1832, Wabash College is a private liberal arts institution dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education for men. The college’s mission emphasizes the development of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible leadership. The top grade was Harvard A+ and a GPA of 4.50.

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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.

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I’m a nobody in higher ed leadership—but I still believe I know what’s right

University Business

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. In the grand scheme of higher education leadership, I’m a nobody. I say all of this with humility. As far as big-time sports, my school has intramural corn hole.