The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The University of Alaska system has scaled back more than 40 academic programs , including earth sciences, geography and environmental resources, sociology, hospitality administration and theater. A disproportionate number of humanities and science programs are being dropped.

Geography 134

Geography Political Science Sociology History 134

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 26, 2023

The actual names may vary: We have the College of Arts and Sciences, while Stanford — where I earned my Ph.D. in particle physics — has the School of Humanities and Sciences. Colleges of arts and sciences are the beating hearts of many universities. dance, film, theater) to the humanities (e.g.,

Sociology 109

Sociology Education Political Science Pedagogy 109

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

But his academic science background is unclear: He declined a request from The Hechinger Report to answer questions about his science training and how he discusses pandemic-related public health measures in class. His Amazon author page lists him as an attorney who majored in political science and English in college.

Middle School 131

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 131

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2024

Instead, they’re working, socializing or partying and, as a result, show limited gains in critical thinking — the hallmark of American higher education. Maitland Jones: Well, I don’t think it’s supposed to be that transactional. So what’s really happening inside classrooms? At least I would hope it isn’t.

Humanities 95

Humanities Critical Thinking History Cultures 95