The University of Connecticut Humanities Institute created an audio project to spread awareness and provide student insight on the value of humanities degrees. The 15 minute audio project features ...

The humanities are in crisis. That’s the crux of Nathan Heller’s recent article for The New Yorker, “The End of the English Major,” which is drawing national attention and debate. Heller, who himself ...

Too often the false narrative that humanities degrees no longer hold value is perpetuated by anecdotal stories and imbalanced analysis. But as described in “How Do Humanities Majors Fare in the Work ...

Literature is filled with examples of all sorts of doctors: Dr. Jekyll, Dr. Frankenstein, Dr. Faustus, Dr. Zhivago, even Dr. Dolittle. And it turns out that reading those books — and the study of ...

The headline splashed across the digital pages of The New Yorker on February 27 appeared to spell tragedy for humanities education with broad brush strokes: “The End of the English Major.” But as dean ...

When I first began to apply to college, one seemingly easy question haunted me for many nights: What do you intend to major in? Even from a young age, I was drawn to the allure of history. From the ...

Humanities graduates’ earnings are substantially higher than those of people without a college degree and are often on par with or higher than those of graduates in other fields. Credit: Staff/ The ...

After years of hand-wringing about their future, liberal arts departments now face the chopping block. At risk: French, German, American studies and women’s studies. By Anemona Hartocollis The state ...

Across the board, fewer students are opting to study subjects like English, history, philosophy and the arts, according to data showing a steady decline in the number of humanities degrees conferred ...

Professor Vanessa Mercado-Taylor speaks to students during a humanities course, Mexican American fine arts appreciation, at Dallas College’s Eastfield campus, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Mesquite. A ...

Rebecca Brown Asmo is the executive director of Ohio Humanities, a nonprofit that shares stories to spark conversation and inspire ideas. They host programs and award grants that support storytellers ...