Can the Humanities Help the Environment?
Environmental humanities combines ecological research with humanistic practices to study natural disasters’ effect on people.
It Takes Humans to Build Robots
Microsoft executives: building better AI will depend on the "critical, philosophical and ethics-based skills” of liberal arts majors.
Elaine Scarry: Humanities in a World of Violence
"Will the humanities provide the tool that is needed to disassemble the nuclear triggers?" It’s not impossible that the answer is 'yes.'"
Disaster Ready: Colleges Adjust to Changing Climate
Coastal colleges are finding ways to deal with rising sea levels and disastrous storms. But they face challenges and an uncertain future.
The Value of the Humanities in a STEM World
In an age of technology, ideas matter. One professor explains how the humanities teach us to understand ourselves and others.
Criticism over Slavery Video Game, and Alternatives
Phoenix schools end the use of a video game that simulates slavery. In an interview, an MLA member offers more thoughtful ways to teach the subject.
Johns Hopkins to Eliminate Russian Major
Given recent interest in US-Russian relations, will the university's decision to eliminate its Russian major prove shortsighted?
Free Tuition Plan Seeks to Help Struggling Students
Ohio State University announces it will cover the tuition and mandatory fees for all in-state students who qualify for Pell grants.
4 Strategies for Fighting Fake News
Trying to combat fake news? A new report reviews the psychology behind debunking misinformation and offers four key strategies.
The Forgotten Value of a Literature Course
Want to think creatively, understand history, and take on some of today’s most pressing issues? One professor has some advice: study literature.