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We Need to Distinguish Applied Humanities from Experiential Learning

Faculty Focus

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. Applied work gives them ready practice in how their education specifically connects to various aspects of potential future professional work.

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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The announcement from the American Council of Education (ACE) on Thursday, recognizes Howard's designation as an institution of very high research spending and doctorate production, a status that fewer than 150 universities nationwide have achieved. Department of Education. Howard reaching R1 status is phenomenal.

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Q&A with Vanessa Walker, co-author of Major Problems in American History

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 5 minutes We recently had the opportunity to talk with Vanessa Walker , new co-author of “Major Problems in American History, Volume I, 5th edition. Why were you excited to join the Major Problems in American History series as a co-author? History encompasses such a vast array of topics.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.

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The deep cultural cost of British university job cuts | Letters

The Guardian - Higher Education

While the article singles out the loss of nursing courses at Cardiff University and the closure of chemistry courses across the country, it mentions the humanities just once in passing. Last week it was ancient history, modern languages, music, religion and theology at Cardiff University. Continue reading.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

LAS VEGAS-- Dr. Joy Gaston Gayles opened the 47th annual conference for the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) in Las Vegas with a call to disrupt the systemic oppression keeping marginalized populations from accessing higher education and burning out academics working toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. “If

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

25, Moorea Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at The Ohio State University (OSU) and executive director of the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Centerwas awarded the Order of the Palmetto South Carolinas highest civilian honor established in 1971. Moore III trailblazers whose influence shaped his path to distinction.