College of Liberal Arts
Why Liberal Arts?
Academic Spotlight | College of Liberal Arts from MTSU True Blue TV
Shot down in North Vietnam on Oct. 17, 1965, Porter Halyburton was held prisoner in Hanoi for seven and a half years and was released Feb. 12, 1973 during Operation Homecoming. He says he was fortunate to be one of the few liberal arts educated people in prison.
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Three reasons a liberal arts degree helped me succeed in tech. Sannie Lee is a Lead Consultant Business Analyst at Thoughtworks. She has over ten years experience in product management from start-ups to large corporations working on products as varied as email, websites, internal proprietary CRM systems, and mobile apps.
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Entrepreneur Eric Berridge shares why tech companies should look beyond STEM graduates for new hires — and how people with backgrounds in the arts and humanities can bring creativity and insight to technical workplaces.
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The Study the Humanities Toolkit presents data to help you demonstrate the professional and personal value of studying the humanities to a variety of audiences. We have aggregated compelling data, articles, and videos that make the case that the humanities help students succeed in a wide range of careers and provide benefits beyond the marketplace.
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In the Salary Race, Engineers Sprint but English Majors Endure
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The surprising thing Google learnt about its employees – and what it means for today’s students
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Yes, Employers Do Value Liberal Arts Degrees
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Why ‘worthless’ humanities degrees may set you up for life
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“Harvard Thinking’: What skeptics get wrong about liberal arts humanities degrees may set you up for life
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How Majoring In Liberal Arts Can Help You Succeed In UX And Product Management
