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Why Non-Traditional Learners Need the Liberal Arts—and Vice Versa

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For two decades, the gradual decline of the liberal arts degree has been met with both resignation and celebration. Dr. Nicole Polen-Petit But, to misquote Mark Twain, reports of the liberal arts’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. And this is where liberal arts graduates excel.

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Why your school needs to adopt curricula in computer and information sciences

University Business

Degrees and subsequent jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have long been praised as lucrative and safe pathways for students looking to enroll at a college or university. From fall 2021 to fall 2023, enrollment in computer and information sciences increased by 21.4% or 86,000 more jobs. Data are everywhere.

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5 School Advertising Ideas: Top Dos and Don’ts

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Prospective students, especially younger ones, often have shorter attention spans, so aim to keep the tour concise but informative. Use their first names, reference the programs they have shown interest in, and offer tailored information about how your school can meet their needs. Also, make the tour shorter.

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College students follow the money into STEM education, killing off struggling liberal arts programs

University Business

Lindsey Ash says she likely would have sought a liberal arts degree in speech therapy — until a high school class steered her toward science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more from The Washington Times.

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Morgan State Receives NSF Grant to Study Human Behavioral Responses to Fire

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College of Liberal Arts at Morgan State is the principal investigator, and Dr. James A. Milke, professor and chair of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, is co-principal investigator. Gilliam, Jr.

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Students’ top 10 most-regretted majors have everything to do with one issue

University Business

The happiest respondents earned their degrees in computer and information sciences, and criminology. Other highly satisfied graduates got their degrees in engineering, healthcare, business, and finance. Liberal arts & general studies: 72%. Sociology: 72%. Communications: 64%. Education: 61%.

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University SEO Strategies For Effective Educational Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Search Engine Optimization remains critical for reaching potential students, faculty, and researchers. Search Engine Optimization remains a critical component of effective educational marketing, aiming to optimize a website for higher rankings in search engine results. Keyword research also fosters a competitive advantage.

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