Critical Thinking Humanities Political Science 
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.
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.,
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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.
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.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 30, 2025
At the same time, following decades of declining enrollment, humanities programs are being forced to adapt or risk disappearing altogether. With the number of humanities majors down significantly over the past two decades, schools are searching for new ways to make these degrees more relevant and more appealing.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
134 
Let's personalize your content