Ever wondered what the business end of a liberal studies course feels like? Ask people who know.

Alums, mentors and national survey results alike are touting the relevance of a liberal arts education and its place in our increasingly competitive economy.

Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) alum Kelli Sanders-Jennings, '11, can attest to the enduring value of her course work now that she has closed her textbooks because she applies what was learned in the program to her job as an events coordinator every day.