Kate Cambor

Few college terms generate as much confusion as "liberal arts." Ask twenty people what they think a liberal arts education is, and you'll probably get twenty different answers. Unfortunately, many of those answers are based on misconceptions rather than reality. Let's separate fact from fiction. Myth #1: Liberal Arts Means Politically Liberal False. The word liberal in "liberal arts" has nothing to do with politics. The term comes from the Latin phrase artes liberales, which referred to the...

Applied mathematics sits in a powerful middle ground: it takes the theory of pure math and uses it to solve real-world problems in science, engineering, business, and beyond. Students don’t just learn math—they learn how to use it. Coursework typically builds a strong quantitative foundation through calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability, and computational methods. From there, the focus shifts to application: modeling systems, analyzing data, and solving problems that...

Most students hear the words crop and soil science and picture farms and tractors. But this field is far broader—and far more interesting—than many people realize. It sits at the intersection of science, sustainability, and innovation, with connections to professional sports, environmental protection, space exploration, and even the foods and drinks people enjoy every day. From Stadiums to Science Labs Consider professional sports. When millions of viewers tune in to watch the FIFA World Cup,...