Oh, the Humanities! An Invaluable Foundation for Careers and a Meaningful Life

The first article in the series looks at the value of low-tech classes and what happens when students put away their gadgets and just focus on reading, and talking about what they are reading. The second piece explores why studying the humanities is essential for designing our AI future. And the third story in the series explains why professors, career counselors, and employers all believe an education in the humanities provides the best foundation for a successful and meaningful career.

"Engagement with the humanities-the arts, literature, history, philosophy, and other fields-fosters a lifetime of curiosity, wonder, learning, and community. The humanities represent fundamental ways of being and knowing in the world," says Senior Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs Jen Scanlon.