Academe Today: Will Republicans save the humanities? (opinion)

Whether protests really tanked Emerson College’s enrollment; the 102 campuses with at least 20,000 undergrads; preparing for a chaotic fall; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. THE REVIEW | ESSAY [Will Republicans Save the Humanities?]( By Jenna Silber Storey and Benjamin Storey [STORY IMAGE]( Colleges in red and purple states have been going on a hiring spree. ADVERTISEMENT [Will Republicans Save the Humanities?]( BACKGROUNDER [How a Center for Civic Education Became a Political Provocation]( By Emma Pettit [STORY IMAGE]( Behind the scenes of a controversial effort to combat “uniformity” at the University of Florida. CAMPUS TENSIONS [Emerson College Says Protests Drove an Enrollment Decline. There’s More to It.]( By Eric Kelderman [STORY IMAGE]( The private institution isn’t the first to make such a claim. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Central Florida [Propelling Florida's Economy Through Technology]( DATA [This Thin Slice of Academe Educates 1 in 5 Undergrads]( By Audrey Williams June [STORY IMAGE]( Here’s a look at the 102 colleges with at least 20,000 undergraduates. THE REVIEW | OPINION [How Colleges Can Prepare for a Chaotic Fall]( By Eboo Patel [STORY IMAGE]( Hint: It’s not all about free speech. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( Views ADVICE [Career Change Is Uncomfortable. Embrace It.]( By Maria LaMonaca Wisdom [STORY IMAGE]( Too many academics in the humanities are trapped in a cycle of professional discontent. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore [Università Cattolica's Navigation of AI Integration]( Discover how Università Cattolica offers students diverse professional experiences and soft skills crucial for navigating the evolving landscape of AI. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Adapting to AI - The Chronicle Store]( [Adapting to AI]( Artificial intelligence has taken higher ed by storm, and the implications extend far beyond the classroom. [Order this report]( to improve your understanding of AI technologies, and explore how other colleges are adapting their policies and guidelines. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [THE JESS AND MILDRED FISHER COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS]( Towson University [Search other jobs.]( Stay ahead of the game and upload your resume to our job board. You'll be visible to hiring managers who are actively seeking top talent like you. [Upload your resume today.]( CAREER RESOURCES [Read the June collection]( for advice on finding a job as a new PhD grad. Learn how you can manage job market expectations, dually apply for industry and academic roles, and more! NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037