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politics21 days ago•2 min saved

Federal Judge Rules DOGE's Humanities Grant Cuts Unlawful and Unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that DOGE's 2025 termination of National Endowment for the Humanities grants to ACLS, AHA, and MLA was unlawful and unconstitutional, lacking statutory authority and violating First Amendment and equal-protection rights; the decision notes DOGE staff in their 20s with little humanities experience and that they used ChatGPT to justify DEI-based terminations without reviewing applications, and it blocks enforcement while the Authors Guild case proceeds.

via CBS News|

#doge #first-amendment #grants

education1 month ago•5 min saved

Hampshire College Closes After 56-Year Run of Experimental Liberal Arts

Hampshire College, founded in 1970 to pursue an experimental liberal-arts education, will close after this fall due to prolonged enrollment and financial pressures, with about half of its 2025 target of 300 students enrolled. The college will help students transfer and wind down while faculty adjust, highlighting broader challenges facing U.S. higher education, including humanities funding and debates over the value and delivery of liberal-arts learning.

via The Guardian|

#college-closure #education #enrollment-crisis

education2 years ago•6 min saved

"Unveiling the ROI of a Liberal Arts Degree: Is it Worth the Investment?"

The value of a liberal arts degree is being questioned as public officials and universities prioritize funding for programs in engineering and business over humanities majors. Universities like West Virginia University and Miami University are cutting programs in areas such as languages, landscape architecture, and the arts. Critics argue that liberal arts graduates learn less and are less likely to stay in their state, while defenders emphasize the importance of a well-rounded education that prepares students for career reinvention. The debate highlights the tension between practical skills and the broader benefits of a liberal arts education.

via The New York Times|

#education #higher-education #humanities

education3 years ago•6 min saved

"Philosophy Departments Offer Ethics Certificates to Non-Majors"

Philosophy departments in universities across the US are offering ethics certificates to nonmajors in an effort to increase enrollment and raise the profile of philosophy on campus. The certificates require a few courses in ethics and society and will be listed on earners' transcripts. The move comes as philosophy majors have seen a decline in enrollment in recent years, prompting departments to revamp their offerings and focus more on issue-centered courses. The American Philosophical Association encourages departments to consider changing the names of courses to attract a wider audience and to offer courses on timely topics in culture and society.

via Inside Higher Ed|

#certificates #education #enrollment