WHRO - Virginia college humanities programs see declining interest
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Payoff, debt and population have driven an enrollment decline in traditional humanities programs across the nation and state, especially in majors such as English, history and philosophy. Virginia colleges awarded 39% fewer English degrees during the 2021-22 school year when compared to the 2011-12 school year, according to the data from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
Payoff, debt and population have driven an enrollment decline in traditional humanities programs across the nation and state, especially in majors such as…
Heather Halak, 28, is the sole staff member at Third House Books, which held its grand reopening Saturday. The bookstore closed in March 2020 following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, just three months after relocating to 400 NW 10th Ave. About 20 people filtered in and out of the store Saturday afternoon.