May School of Arts & Sciences
Thriving in a New Media World
Stonehill’s Communication program is equipping students with the experiences and knowledge needed to navigate today’s increasingly complex — and largely digital — information landscape.
Why Stonehill College?
The May School of Arts & Sciences brings together Stonehill College’s core disciplines and departments to provide a comprehensive four-year learning experience that fosters insightful collaboration and prepares students to be critical thinkers and creative leaders in their chosen fields.
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Cold Cases, Hot Courses
Professor Maureen Boyle is leveraging her success in the true-crime book genre to enrich her journalism students’ learning.
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The politics of heritage and class
Two political science students used their summer research opportunity to study identity politics through the lens of ethnicity and socioeconomic status.
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How the pandemic has changed the career landscape
Stonehill professors reflect on how COVID-19 supercharged the pace of change in many careers and what students can do now to help ensure their success in this new environment.
By the Numbers
Through an expansive portfolio of internships, externships, study abroad opportunities, and new opportunities for hands-on learning and scholarship, graduates of the May School of Arts & Sciences are well-positioned to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally competitive economy.
Of graduates over the past four years, 90 percent are employed, in top graduate programs or engaged in postgraduate service within six months of graduating
92% of seniors participate in “high-impact practices” including internships, practicums, field experience, study abroad and professional research.
76% of the Class of 2021 completed at least one internship experience, both domestic and abroad.
At Stonehill, we say that we're educating students for life. A career is part of life, but only part. To me, the real importance of a liberal arts education is understanding what makes people tick as humans.
Real World Opportunities
Stonehill College ranks among the highest in the nation when it comes to connecting students with high-impact practices such as internships, practicums, study abroad and research.
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Internships & Externships
Stonehill has an exceptional record of helping students secure highly competitive internships that can help them hone their career plans and build networks that can turn those plans into reality.
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Study Abroad
We recognize the multifaceted benefits of studying abroad given today’s global economy and our students travel to countries near and far in the pursuit of knowledge, humanity and service.
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Research
Our programs have students working one-on-one in partnership with faculty on graduate-level research and are distinctive for the range of available opportunities in all of our majors.
Internship Opportunities
Internships are integral for preparing students for postgraduate opportunities. They provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience, build a professional network, and learn more about yourself and potential careers.
Fighting the ‘Glass Cliff’ with Science
Organizations often tap female executives when they’re on the verge of collapse. A student-professor research team hopes science will show it’s unfair to blame gender when the collapses happen.