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Liberal arts degrees provide valuable skills sought by today’s employers, such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and project management. Explore below to learn current insights, trends, and educational opportunities in this area. ��provides a variety of online degrees and certificates in liberal arts. Compare UMGC’s liberal arts programs to see what is right for you.

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The Impact of Social Media on Reading

Liberal Arts and Communication

March 10, 2025

Learn about social media’s influence on reading and book sales in today’s digital era with experts from UMGC.

Theresa Schempp

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Black History Month: Showcasing African American Artists

Liberal Arts and Communication

February 17, 2025

Learn about the lives and work of several Black artists whose work has been on exhibit at UMGC.

Philip D. Adams

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Education and the Way Forward

Liberal Arts and Communication

January 17, 2025

Learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision for the future and education from Damon Freeman at UMGC.

Damon Freeman, PhD, JD

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What Can You Do with an MS in Strategic Communications?

Business Liberal Arts and Communication

April 15, 2024

Career opportunities are available for trained, talented communications professionals.

Philip D. Adams

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The Importance of Learning About Black History

Liberal Arts and Communication

February 12, 2024

Explore how learning about Black history helps us create a better and more inclusive future.

Damon Freeman, PhD, JD

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6 Steps to More Effective Writing

Student Experience Liberal Arts and Communication

January 23, 2023

Follow these steps to help organize your process and improve your writing skills.

Dan Gallagher

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What Is Political Science?

Liberal Arts and Communication

April 18, 2022

Read more about earning a degree in political science.

Mary Frances Lebamoff, Ph.D.

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