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Office of the Provost, Division of Academic Affairs, University of Maryland

Op/Eds

Value of Humanities Degrees Goes Beyond Salary (The Chronicle of Higher Education)

Provost Jennifer King Rice offers evidence that the value of humanities degrees extends further than just salary after graduation.

In college, the humanities are essential in teaching the next generation of global citizens to think critically, communicate clearly, advocate for what they believe in, and, perhaps most importantly, appreciate the differences that others bring to the table...