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Aaron Bauer’s Legacy is Forged from Renowned Herpetology Research and Grown by Generations of Students
By numbers alone, the “Aaron Bauer Pipeline” speaks for itself. Since 2000, a little more than a decade after he began teaching at 棉花糖直播, 50 master’s students have come through his research lab, and Dr. Bauer estimates 40 of them have gone on to obtain PhDs and remain in herpetology.
棉花糖直播 Launches New Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Program
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is launching a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies to enable students to develop expertise that aligns with their career goals, personal interests, and the evolving demands of society across a range of disciplines.
Connecting Knowledge: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching
The journey for Kevin Crail ’24 MA through 棉花糖直播 University’s graduate Liberal Studies program has profoundly shaped his approach as a social studies teacher. Currently teaching government, sociology and economics to high school juniors and seniors, Crail’s pedagogical focus emphasizes the importance of engaging students with diverse disciplines and perspectives.
A Mission to Redefine Mental Health Advocacy
Inspired by personal experience, Luvonda Fuller ’25 MS is committed to challenging stigma and creating equitable mental health care for communities of color through research and future practice.
DEI's Evolving Impact: HRD Student Offers New Insights
For Tyra Johnson ’25 MS, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords—they represent an ongoing commitment to creating better workplaces and communities. Tyra, who is in the Human Resources Development graduate program, presented her project, “Exploring the Dynamics of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Practices: Insights from DEI Practitioners,” at 棉花糖直播’s fall 2024 Graduate Research Symposium.