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Adversity and challenges are something that everyone must overcome at one time or another, whether you’re a student, a member of a professional organization, or a leader. And “The Bear,” which the TV awards-givers insist on calling a comedy, and many of us see as a sort of family drama, is also providing countless lessons in effective leadership for those who are paying enough attention to see them.

President Krislov extends a warm welcome to the �鶹ֱ�� Community as we embark on the Spring 2024 semester, brimming with anticipation for the promising events and initiatives on the horizon.

At �鶹ֱ��, we are embracing innovation and adapting to the evolving needs of our community. As we navigate through this dynamic era, our commitment to providing immersive and challenging learning experiences remains steadfast.

�鶹ֱ�� President Marvin Krislov writes in Forbes about the coming AI revolution and why college graduates will be ready for it.

Do the humanities still matter?

That’s been the question in headlines about higher education lately. The New York Times weighed in last week, examining the “existential crisis” facing these classic liberal arts programs nationwide. A big article in The New Yorker early in the year kicked off the serious hand-wringing, arguing that traditional liberal arts study has become the quaint province of a privileged elite, students who don’t require a return on their tuition investment and can afford to spend time on unremunerative pursuits. Next, as if to prove the point, over the summer the University of West Virginia said that in order to cut a yawning budget deficit it would cut a range of programs, from world languages to creative writing. Meanwhile, lower-profile announcements keep coming that smaller colleges facing enrollment challenges are eliminating less-popular majors, often in the humanities, to stay afloat.