{"id":32,"date":"2019-12-17T16:06:38","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T21:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:24:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T18:24:28","slug":"liberal-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Liberal Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light page-head\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1729\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CAPE.jpg\" style=\"object-position:75% 27%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"75% 27%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">THE LIBERAL ARTS AT TRANSYLVANIA<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light light-background padded\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What are the liberal arts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Let\u2019s get one thing out of the way \u2014 the liberal arts are not about your political leaning, nor are they about how well you sing or paint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we talk about the liberal arts, we\u2019re talking about an education that is as broad as it is deep, one that exposes you to a world of ideas and disciplines and teaches you to make connections between them. These skills \u2014 to make connections, think critically and communicate effectively \u2014 are essential in today\u2019s rapidly changing world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where Transylvania comes in. Our nationally recognized liberal arts education offers an academic experience that creates well-rounded citizens who are prepared to take on the challenges of an ever-changing career landscape. This happens through close, personal instruction from professors who are uniquely invested in your success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is a liberal arts education? Transylvania University&#039;s dean explains it.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YPfbraIA0xw?feature=oembed&rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns section-directory container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-524x324\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-using-whiteboard_web-524x324.jpg\" alt=\"student working at whiteboard\" class=\"wp-image-5668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-using-whiteboard_web-524x324.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-using-whiteboard_web-936x578.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-using-whiteboard_web-730x450.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-using-whiteboard_web-696x430.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-using-whiteboard_web-466x288.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-using-whiteboard_web-348x214.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/find-your-major\/\">Find your Program<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transy has a wide range of engaging majors, as well as minors and preprofessional preparation. Choose the major that\u2019s right for you, or design your own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-524x324\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-with-small-robot_web-524x324.jpg\" alt=\"student at desk with computer and robot\" class=\"wp-image-5669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-with-small-robot_web-524x324.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-with-small-robot_web-936x578.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-with-small-robot_web-730x450.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-with-small-robot_web-696x430.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-with-small-robot_web-466x288.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania_student-with-small-robot_web-348x214.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts-curriculum\/digital-liberal-arts\/\">Digital Liberal Arts<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DLA initiative supports your academic experience with tools and spaces dedicated to cutting-edge digital technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-524x324\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania-university_campus-sign-detail_web-524x324.jpg\" alt=\"detail of tranyslvania sign on campus. Carpenter Center cupola in background\" class=\"wp-image-5667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania-university_campus-sign-detail_web-524x324.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania-university_campus-sign-detail_web-936x578.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania-university_campus-sign-detail_web-730x450.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania-university_campus-sign-detail_web-696x430.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania-university_campus-sign-detail_web-466x288.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/transylvania-university_campus-sign-detail_web-348x214.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/about\/value\/\">Value of Transy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The value of the Transy experience goes beyond a degree \u2014 it\u2019s a lifelong relationship that continues to pay off long after graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light light-background padded\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Do liberal arts colleges have majors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yes! In addition to gaining experience in a wide variety of subjects, you\u2019ll get in-depth teaching in your major discipline from expert faculty. Transylvania offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/find-your-major\/\">engaging majors, additional minors and preprofessional preparation<\/a>, and all of them include the classwork, research experiences and internship opportunities you\u2019ll need to stand out to grad schools and employers. For more intensive programs like pre-med and pre-engineering, we have a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts-curriculum\/graduate-partnerships\">graduate school partnerships<\/a> that allow you to pursue advanced degrees while studying at Transy for three or four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you unsure of your major or minor? There\u2019s no rush to make a decision at Transy. Our students don\u2019t choose their majors until at least their second year. And, if you can\u2019t find a major that best suits your interests, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/find-your-major\/self-designed-majors\/\">design your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Find your major at Transylvania University\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rM-pZ03LpfI?feature=oembed&rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light light-background padded\" style=\"padding-bottom:0;min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Liberal Arts Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class='container blog-feed-block'><div class='row post-type-post archive blog'><article id='post-23594' class='col-12 col-md-4  post-23594 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-academics category-faculty-staff category-news tag-bingham-endowed-chairs tag-bingham-fund tag-faculty feeds-academics feeds-liberal-arts'><a href='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/1780\/2024\/05\/inaugural-bingham-endowed-chairs-for-teaching-excellence-at-transylvania-university-selected\/' rel='bookmark' class='innerwrap'><figure class='post-thumbnail'><img src='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/05\/MeetEndowedChairs-Title-02-696x430.jpg' alt='' class='homepage-thumbnail attachement-homepage-thumbnail size-homepage-thumbnail wp-post-image'><\/figure><div class='entry-title'>Inaugural Bingham Endowed Chairs for Teaching Excellence at Transylvania University selected<\/div><\/a><\/article><article id='post-23192' class='col-12 col-md-4  post-23192 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-academics tag-kenan-lecture tag-lifelong-learning tag-philosophy feeds-liberal-arts'><a href='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/1780\/2024\/02\/lifelong-learning-class-exploring-wondrous-animal-senses-ahead-of-tonights-kenan-lecture\/' rel='bookmark' class='innerwrap'><figure class='post-thumbnail'><img src='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/02\/transylvania_furlong_3-696x430.jpg' alt='' class='homepage-thumbnail attachement-homepage-thumbnail size-homepage-thumbnail wp-post-image'><\/figure><div class='entry-title'>Lifelong learning class exploring wondrous animal senses ahead of tonight&#8217;s Kenan Lecture<\/div><\/a><\/article><article id='post-22990' class='col-12 col-md-4  post-22990 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-academics category-faculty-staff category-students tag-academics tag-collaborative-research tag-marketing-and-communications tag-students tag-top-stories feeds-academics feeds-liberal-arts'><a href='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/1780\/2023\/12\/transylvania-students-partner-with-office-of-marketing-and-communications-to-gain-real-world-research-experience\/' rel='bookmark' class='innerwrap'><figure class='post-thumbnail'><img src='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/12\/Market-Research-16-696x430.jpg' alt='' class='homepage-thumbnail attachement-homepage-thumbnail size-homepage-thumbnail wp-post-image'><\/figure><div class='entry-title'>Transylvania students partner with Office of Marketing and Communications to gain real-world research experience<\/div><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns section-directory container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-348x214 btn-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/your-first-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_wagner_students-348x214.jpg\" alt=\"Your First Year\" class=\"wp-image-5703\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your First Year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-524x324 btn-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/undergraduate-research\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_undergrad-research-524x324.jpg\" alt=\"Undergraduate Research\" class=\"wp-image-5708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_undergrad-research-524x324.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_undergrad-research-466x288.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_undergrad-research-348x214.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Undergraduate Research<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-348x214 btn-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/first-year-seminar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_music_technology-348x214.jpg\" alt=\"First Year Seminar\" class=\"wp-image-5704\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Year Seminar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-348x214 btn-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/graduate-partnerships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_students-in-classroom-348x214.jpg\" alt=\"Graduate Partnerships\" class=\"wp-image-5705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_students-in-classroom-348x214.jpg 348w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_students-in-classroom-466x288.jpg 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Graduate Partnerships<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-466x288 btn-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/academic-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania_outdoor-class-466x274.jpg\" alt=\"Academic Requirements\" class=\"wp-image-5700\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Academic Requirements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-524x324 btn-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/peace-corps-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_om-columns-sun-524x324.jpg\" alt=\"Peace Corps Prep\" class=\"wp-image-5698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_om-columns-sun-524x324.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_om-columns-sun-936x578.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_om-columns-sun-730x450.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_om-columns-sun-696x430.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_om-columns-sun-466x288.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/transylvania-university_om-columns-sun-348x214.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peace Corps Prep<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light light-background\" style=\"min-height:10px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container narrow is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Postgraduation success, more than ever, requires a demanding curriculum<\/strong> that includes extensive writing, facility with data and statistics, and extensive opportunities for collaboration and critical thinking.<\/p>\n<cite>Steven Mintz <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/blogs\/higher-ed-gamma\/career-aligned-major-isn%E2%80%99t-enough\">A Career-Aligned Major Isn\u2019t Enough<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover padded\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9d2235\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Will I get a job with a liberal arts degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container twocol has-link-color wp-elements-5087041451b3ecbe5f5d58102450362a is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Absolutely. In fact, you\u2019ll be better prepared for a lifelong career spanning multiple jobs. Today\u2019s college graduates will likely change jobs 12-15 times throughout their lives, some with multiple career changes. You\u2019ll have just as much knowledge as your peers from research institutions, but with the additional soft skills like communication, leadership and problem-solving that you\u2019ll gain as a Transy student. These are skills that organizations and business leaders are increasingly demanding from the candidates they hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our alumni statistics back this up \u2014 95% of our graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of earning their degree. They are innovators who are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/1780\/category\/alumni\/\">celebrated in a seemingly endless collection of fields<\/a>, with employers as diverse as NASA, ESPN, Bank of America, The Washington Post and the Smithsonian. Many of them did not major in their ultimate career field, but rather they gained lifelong skills that enabled them to identify their passions, pursue bold paths and find answers to questions that weren\u2019t yet being asked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light light-background padded\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class='container blog-feed-block'><div class='row post-type-post archive blog'><article id='post-25719' class='col-12 col-md-4  post-25719 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-alumni tag-basketball tag-business feeds-outcomes'><a href='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/1780\/2026\/01\/from-transylvania-university-to-entrepreneurship-ryan-meyer-08-on-business-basketball-and-building-mattress-lab\/' rel='bookmark' class='innerwrap'><figure class='post-thumbnail'><img src='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/01\/ryan-feature-696x430.jpeg' alt='' class='homepage-thumbnail attachement-homepage-thumbnail size-homepage-thumbnail wp-post-image'><\/figure><div class='entry-title'>From Transylvania University to entrepreneurship: Ryan Meyer \u201908 on business, basketball and building Mattress Lab<\/div><\/a><\/article><article id='post-23897' class='col-12 col-md-4  post-23897 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-alumni category-alumni-outcomes category-news tag-equestrian tag-olympics tag-top-stories feeds-outcomes'><a href='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/1780\/2024\/07\/hallye-griffin-08-takes-on-paris-olympics-as-u-s-equestrian-chef-de-mission\/' rel='bookmark' class='innerwrap'><figure class='post-thumbnail'><img src='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/hallye-2_articleshare_USEF-696x430.jpg' alt='' class='homepage-thumbnail attachement-homepage-thumbnail size-homepage-thumbnail wp-post-image'><\/figure><div class='entry-title'>Hallye Griffin \u201908 takes on Paris Olympics as U.S. Equestrian Chef de Mission<\/div><\/a><\/article><article id='post-23499' class='col-12 col-md-4  post-23499 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-admissions category-alumni category-news tag-alumni tag-scholarships tag-top-stories feeds-admissions feeds-outcomes'><a href='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/1780\/2024\/04\/kentucky-attorney-jennifer-a-moore-95-creates-scholarship-to-empower-future-generations-at-transylvania\/' rel='bookmark' class='innerwrap'><figure class='post-thumbnail'><img src='https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/Scholarship-Announcement-14-696x430.jpg' alt='' class='homepage-thumbnail attachement-homepage-thumbnail size-homepage-thumbnail wp-post-image'><\/figure><div class='entry-title'>Kentucky attorney Jennifer A. 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