Matthew M. Robare, Author at The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal

The Future of the Humanities Is Not an Adjunct-Fueled Decline

Jul 17, 2020 · Matthew M. Robare · Comments Off

Rumors of the humanities’ decline have been greatly exaggerated, a new report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences says. While the popularity of specific majors has changed, overall, … Continue reading “The Future of the Humanities Is Not an Adjunct-Fueled Decline”

As Budgets Tighten, Colleges Still Vulnerable to Ransomware

May 6, 2020 · Matthew M. Robare · Comments Off

Colleges and universities around the country are proving to be easy prey to hackers with ransom demands. In Massachusetts, Cape Cod Community College was defrauded of $800,000 last year, while … Continue reading “As Budgets Tighten, Colleges Still Vulnerable to Ransomware”

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Why We Need the Liberal Arts Jun 9, 2023

John Agresto’s splendid new book, The Death of Learning, is not nearly as depressing as its title might lead one to expect. On the contrary, it is an exhilarating read and, … Continue reading “Why We Need the Liberal Arts”

What Online Learners Want Jun 8, 2023

Earlier this year, the marketing firm Education Dynamics released its 12th annual Online College Students Report, which professes to identify “the demands and preferences of online college students today.” As … Continue reading “What Online Learners Want”

Divide and Conquer: Radicalizing Military Education Jun 7, 2023

From late 2017 to 2018, three scholars wrote and submitted to academic journals 20 fake papers focused on gender and sexual identity—what the authors call “grievance studies.” Seven journals published … Continue reading “Divide and Conquer: Radicalizing Military Education”

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The Future of the Humanities Is Not an Adjunct-Fueled Decline

As Budgets Tighten, Colleges Still Vulnerable to Ransomware