Kate Cambor

Think about your grandparents for a moment. Or an older neighbor. Or even the people you see volunteering, working, traveling, and staying active well into their seventies and eighties. The United States is aging quickly. Within the next decade, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65 . That demographic shift is changing everything—from healthcare and housing to transportation, technology, and public policy. As a result, there is growing demand for professionals who understand the...

If you care deeply about climate change, clean water, protecting wildlife, or building healthier communities, environmental majors offer real pathways to turn that concern into a meaningful career. Students drawn to environmental issues often find themselves deciding between two closely related majors: Environmental Science  and Environmental Studies . The names sound similar, but the focus of each program is distinct. The right choice depends on how  you want to make an impact—through...

What Does It Really  Mean to Major in Film Today? When most people hear “film major,”  they picture a student holding a camera or directing a scene. But today’s film and media programs are far broader—and far more flexible—than that image suggests. Colleges now offer majors and concentrations in creative producing, film and media studies, digital arts, screenwriting, entertainment marketing, and the business side of Hollywood , alongside traditional production tracks. If you’re drawn to...