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Matthew M. Robare

Matthew M. Robare is a freelance journalist based in Boston. His works also appears frequently in The American Conservative and University Bookman. Follow him on Twitter: @MattRobare.

Articles by Matthew M. Robare

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

Jul 17, 2020 · · Comments Off on The Future of the Humanities Is Not an Adjunct-Fueled Decline

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, the humanities as a whole are still attracting a strong number of students. Most importantly, the study didn’t find any evidence for a decline in … Continue reading “The Future of the Humanities Is Not an Adjunct-Fueled Decline”

As Budgets Tighten, Colleges Still Vulnerable to Ransomware

May 6, 2020 · · Comments Off on As Budgets Tighten, Colleges Still Vulnerable to Ransomware

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 Colorado’s Regis University paid an undisclosed amount to regain access to their files after a ransomware attack—and still did not get access back. Ransomware is … Continue reading “As Budgets Tighten, Colleges Still Vulnerable to Ransomware”