A Look Inside Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness, 17th Edition by Kelly Lane

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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn a world where health information is everywhere but true lifestyle change can feel elusive, “Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness,” 17th Edition stands out. It acts as a guide that’s both evidence-based and deeply personal. This latest edition doesn’t just teach fitness concepts. It invites students to live them, just as my students […]

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Transforming Humanities and Social Sciences Education for Student Career Readiness

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Reading Time: 2 minutesToday’s job market continues to move in new and, sometimes unexpected, directions. And if you teach humanities and social sciences, you might find yourself grappling with a complex challenge these days: How do you equip students with the skills employers want without sacrificing what makes a liberal arts education special? The lasting value of humanities […]

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Year-End Reflections: Why We’re Thankful for Educators This Season

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Reading Time: 2 minutesAs educators, you’re skilled at navigating the daily ups and downs of your day-to-day schedules, juggling everything from course planning to administrative work to student mentorship. As the year winds down and the holidays get closer, we’d like to express our gratitude to educators like you.   We’re thankful for you and the lasting impact you have on learners all through the year. Here are just a few examples […]

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How to Support Educators in the Changing World of AI

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared on the Cengage EMEA “Unstoppable Minds Blog.” When generative AI started to make its presence felt in higher education, it soon became clear that educators hold extremely polarized views on the technology. Some are early adopters, ready to encourage students to experiment with […]

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Constitution Day With Authors Drs. Wendy J. Schiller & María E. Montoya

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Reading Time: 4 minutesAt Cengage, our events provide us with a truly unique opportunity. Not only do we have a chance to share meaningful connections and experiences with members of the higher ed community, but we get to learn about and explore new topics. This past Constitution Day, we hosted an event with Blinn Community College at Texas […]

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Jeffrey Selingo’s Strategies for Growing Enrollment in the Decade Ahead

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHigher ed enrollment is 15% below its 2010–2011 peak — and all signs currently point to this decline continuing beyond 2025. With fewer students opting for traditional higher ed, and more shifting toward an education aligned with job preparedness, institutions are beginning to rethink their enrollment approaches, shifting toward more creative and innovative methods. So, […]

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2025 Graduate Employability Report: Closing Career Readiness Gaps

The Missing Link: Accountability in Career Readiness

Reading Time: 2 minutes2025 higher ed graduates are navigating a challenging job market, with shrinking job opportunities and mounting degree requirements resulting in the tightest entry-level labor market in five years. Now in its fifth year, our 2025 Employability Report surveyed 865 full-time hiring managers, 971 recent graduates and, for the first time, 698 post-secondary instructors across the […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Gardner’s: Introducing the New Authors Behind the 17th Edition

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Reading Time: 5 minutesThis article was updated on 6/3/2026. For a century, “Gardner’s Art through the Ages” has shaped the way students learn about art, culture, and history. First published in 1926 by Helen Gardner, the groundbreaking text was ahead of its time. As GATTA celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the title enters a new chapter with […]

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