How Student Debt Impacts African American Graduates
Robert F. Smith paid the student debt of all Morehouse graduates this year, but student debt remains a problem for many African Americans.
Higher Achievement? Better Jobs? Social and Emotional Learning Might Be the Ticket
“The survival of the human race depends at least as much on the cultivation of social and emotional intelligence as it does on the development of technical knowledge and skills.” –Linda Darling Hammond, President, California State Board of Education There are so many positive outcomes associated with social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools that... Read More
Resources for Contingent Faculty Members in Higher Education
Contingent faculty members compose the majority of the teaching workforce in higher education today. A report produced at the American Institutes for Research shows that at all colleges and universities in the United States, contingent faculty members account for at least half of the instructional staff. At public community colleges, the numbers are considerably higher.... Read More
Speak Out against Defunding Philosophy and Sociology in Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro, the president of Brazil, has announced a plan to withdraw funding for the teaching and study of philosophy and sociology in his country’s institutions of higher education. A recent open letter, signed by over three thousand academics, calls on the Bolsonaro administration to reconsider these cuts. Defunding programs and research in these fields... Read More
Reading From Screens versus Reading From Paper
While electronic text is becoming more and more prevalent in schools, studies show screens negatively affect reading performance.
Online Education Spurs Competition for Students
As the growth of online enrollment outpaces on-campus learning, colleges try to stand out in the crowd.
Budget Cuts Mean Elimination of School Librarian Jobs
Despite studies showing school libraries are linked to student success, states across the country are downsizing these crucial resources.
Attention Graduate Student Members!
Are you looking to grow your professional network, make new connections, and get career advice from distinguished scholars in the humanities fields? Join us for MLA Speed Mentoring, an exciting event where graduate students will be able to engage with accomplished faculty members for expert guidance—about particular fields of study or about career advancement more... Read More
Solving Today’s Most Pressing Problems through Integration of Humanities and STEMM
“Students are not trained to manage ambiguity and apply critical thinking skills to understand the multi-dimensional issues of modern society. Employers are concerned that graduating students are ill-equipped to engage with and solve real-world problems.” – University Affairs A recent article in University Affairs magazine addresses a growing recognition among scholars and thought leaders that... Read More
Arizona Repeals Law Restricting LGBTQ Curriculum
Years of advocacy and a lawsuit culminate in end of Arizona law restricting how public school health teachers can talk about LGBTQ issues.