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

University Business

Many of these op-eds blame the utilitarian popularity of the STEM disciplines for declining enrollments and diminishing support for the traditional liberal arts. I know I can find support for the value of the liberal arts among the leaders of the very STEM disciplines whose popularity my colleagues decry.

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

University Business

Academic (re)program Last year, Georgia Tech University’s liberal arts college organized a symposium on interdisciplinary learning in the 21st century, inviting academics from across the institution. “Our students don’t want to come here to be pigeonholed into narrow-band categories,” said Utz.

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Presidents corner: How can courage breathe new life into a classic liberal arts education?

University Business

the small private college has traditionally championed the classical values of a liberal arts education. With support from its Board of Trustees, Middlebury has expanded its recruitment of Pell Grant students by offering competitive financial aid packets to underresourced students. appeared first on University Business.

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Two big ways institutions must be innovative with upskilling culture

University Business

. “Historically, many four-year schools have been somewhat detached from the job market, focusing more on traditional liberal arts education,” Dinski says. “However, this needs to change. “That process isn’t always smooth right now. .” “That process isn’t always smooth right now.

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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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Highlights from Higher Ed: International Enrollment, Campus IT Challenges, Global Recruitment, and Most-Regretted Majors 

Liaison International

Most Schools Plan to Increase Global Recruitment Initiatives. colleges plan to increase global visibility initiatives within the next five years “by ramping up recruitment of international students, developing additional study abroad experiences, or other efforts,” according to a new report. Source: Forbes. Two-thirds of U.S.

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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Inside Higher Ed

The half-day event promoted business and career advice and networking opportunities for science, technology, engineering and math students interested in pharmaceuticals and biotech, boosting students’ interest and confidence in postgraduate opportunities. Kallyope created a summer internship for Villanova students, which he promoted.