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Reimagining the Liberal Arts and Humanities

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By 2014, those figures had dropped to 2.6% Some are simply reimagining the curriculum, combining fields to create new concentrations, and integrating arts and sciences disciplines with pre-professional studies. Students' choice of majors reflects those shifting preferences. In 1970, English majors accounted for 7.6%

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The Best Online MBAs — No GMAT Required

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According to Franklin University, the number of online MBA programs in the United States doubled from 2014-2018. Some online MBAs hold specialized accreditation credentials that indicate elevated program quality or deep coverage of academic concentrations. That represents about three full working weeks.

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College Waitlist: Why you’re on it and what to do next

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But just the year before in 2014, out of the 1133 names on the waitlist, zero made it into the entering class. When committees revisit your application, they will be concentrating on any NEW information that has been submitted. Colleges’ waitlist admittance rates greatly fluctuate. Accept the waitlist invitation, immediately.

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College Student Sleep Statistics

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difficulty falling asleep or waking up), their cumulative GPA decreased by 0.02 National Institution of Health. back to content ⤶ ) Hershner, S. Causes and Consequences of Sleepiness Among College Students. National Library of Medicine.

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Best HBCUs for Entrepreneurship

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Bowie State University offers a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship and small business management. Business students can concentrate on one of several specialty areas, including entrepreneurship. In 2014, Jackson State enrolled 11 first-year students in its entrepreneurship program.

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College Receives Tech Talent Diversity Initiative Grant

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Tech Foundry was founded in 2014 by Pioneer Valley tech employers and other workforce, business, education, and economic development stakeholders to address the regional skills gap in Information Technology and drive regional economic growth. Tech Foundry. Geography: Western Mass. Award: $72,547.

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What Is Brown University Known For?

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Students can also choose interdisciplinary concentrations in applied mathematics, computational biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and biomedical engineering. Emma Watson Emma Watson, Class of 2014, holds a bachelor's degree in English literature. Mann was often called The Father of American Education.