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April 17, 2026
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April 20 – 25, 2026
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April 29, 2026
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May 2 – 3, 2026
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The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus is often misquoted as saying, “The only constant is change.” While the source may be suspect, the idea is sound and feels even more apt in today’s rapidly changing world.
But how do you prepare for a career tomorrow when some of the jobs – and industries! – don’t even exist today?
The College of Arts, Sciences & Education offers an interdisciplinary, broad-based education grounded in real-world experience. Our programs are designed to help you develop the key skills employers seek – now and in the future.
Develop Big-Picture Thinking
Just because we can do something, should we?
It takes big-picture thinking to solve the complex problems we face – today and tomorrow.
The World Economic Forum recently shared that employers consider cognitive skills such as analytical and creative thinking crucial for long-term professional relevancy.
Learn how various developments (cultural, economic, environmental, historical, interpersonal, political, social, and technological) impact our increasingly interconnected global world, and you’ll bring an invaluable perspective to your professional skill set.
Learn to Adapt + Pivot
But big-picture thinking isn’t the only thing that will help you succeed.
You’ll need skills that reflect the need to adapt and pivot in a constantly changing and often disrupted workplace environment.
And while employers may cite these core competencies as key to your professional success, we know these skills are also the key to creating the career and building the life you want.
Resilience, flexibility, agility, motivation, self-awareness, curiosity, and lifelong learning may help you professionally, but they also form a foundational confidence that will prepare you to capitalize on any opportunities and challenges that come your way.
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