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Founded in 1780 as the first university in Kentucky, generations of Transylvania students have been educated in \u2014 and have deeply benefited from \u2014 the university\u2019s commitment to the liberal arts<\/a>, learning how to read, write and think critically in ways that prepare them to be responsible citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A liberal arts education gives students a broad base of knowledge in multiple disciplines \u2014 without shortchanging the focused study required in their selected majors. Business majors take art courses in addition to accounting and economics; English majors are comfortable solving quadratic equations as well as writing solid thesis statements. Students who are interested in creative expression through the arts or communicating effectively in another language have the opportunity to hone those skills through individual majors, as well as a wide range of interdisciplinary course offerings, culminating in a well-rounded education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exposure to a wide range of fields results in well-educated and, ultimately, highly employable graduates. In a constantly shifting job market, liberal arts students are able to think independently and pivot quickly rather than being tied to a specific set of skills that are no longer valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are keenly aware that we have to prepare our students for \u2018The Conceptual Age,\u2019 developing their critical thinking, communication and creative skills that can\u2019t be outsourced, automated or replaced by artificial intelligence,\u201d noted Transylvania President Brien Lewis. \u201cOur commitment to excellence in liberal arts education is unwavering, as we know that it prepares students to continually adapt in a complex world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Theater for All\u2019: An inclusive space to create and collaborate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania\u2019s fine arts departments, including theater<\/a>, studio art<\/a> and music performance<\/a>, welcome students from multiple majors to participate in their robust programs. \u201cWe truly embody a liberal arts environment,\u201d said Tosha Fowler, director of the theater program. \u201cEngaging in theater makes us all better humans. Not just intellectually, but rather holistically, as we engage with our physical bodies with open hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per the department\u2019s mission statement, Transylvania\u2019s theater program provides a \u201cTheater for All\u201d space, creating valuable experiences specific to both the major and nonmajor. The program is committed to cultivating an environment that supports the ability of students to imagine, empathize, collaborate and create, aligning itself to the university\u2019s broader liberal arts mission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citing communication, the ability to problem-solve, creative thinking, project management, storytelling, collaboration and empathy as some of the many valuable skills developed by theater students, Fowler added that \u201cemployers love to see these transferable skills on entry-level resumes,\u201d as do graduate and professional schools.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania recently revamped its theater curriculum, with plans to expand the major by creating new pathways. Pending approval, the department will offer not just a traditional theater arts major, but also majors in theater performance, as well as theater design and technology, offering new routes of specialization for students to pursue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicating effectively across cultures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another mainstay of a liberal arts education, Transy\u2019s foreign language programs give students the opportunity to expand their horizons and increase their cultural competency. With available majors in French<\/a>, German<\/a> and Spanish<\/a>, as well as a minor in Chinese<\/a>, students are able to add a second language to their portfolio, making them competitive candidates in a global job market. Jeremy Paden, Spanish professor and chair of the humanities division at Transylvania, noted that bilingual employees often \u201care higher-paid and are afforded travel opportunities” in comparison to their monolingual peers, adding that \u201ca foreign language opens doors for students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only can these students consider working internationally, but they might even be more appealing as prospective Fulbright<\/a> candidates \u2014 recent awardees of the prestigious grant have been language majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paden referred to language study as \u201ca bridge across cultures,\u201d adding that \u201cthe study of a foreign language improves memory, eloquence in one’s own language and has positive effects on other areas of study. It is not just a way to encounter difference, but maybe, even, a way to begin to think differently.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transylvania senior Sophie Ritzenthaler can attest to the value of studying a second language. The international affairs and Spanish double-major had dreamed of studying abroad in Spain since she was in sixth grade \u2014 in fact, she chose to attend Transy based in large part on the university\u2019s academic rigor and robust study abroad program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was able to fulfill her dream in fall 2022, an experience that provided context to her classroom studies and will benefit her professionally \u2014 Ritzenthaler plans to work in foreign service or with nongovernmental organizations aiding development in foreign countries after completing her master\u2019s degree at the University of Kentucky\u2019s Patterson School of Diplomacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ritzenthaler credits her liberal arts education with allowing her to pursue a wide array of interests in disparate fields, fostering her ability to \u201ccritically think about issues across multiple subject matters as well as gain a better understanding of the world,\u201d adding that \u201cTransy does a great job with interdisciplinary studies.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether exploring a creative outlet while taking Community Engagement Through the Arts or spending time in the water as a member of the Transy swimming and diving team, Ritzenthaler values the well-rounded education she has received both in and outside of the classroom. She encourages prospective students to consider a humanities degree: \u201cPursuing a humanities degree while at a liberal arts college allowed me to pick up another major in a different discipline while still making me feel prepared to take on any career I chose upon graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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