{"id":42767,"date":"2023-09-25T14:46:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/?p=42767&preview=true&preview_id=42767"},"modified":"2023-09-25T14:46:25","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:46:25","slug":"fiske-guide-to-colleges-recognizes-earlham-as-one-of-nations-best-and-most-interesting-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlham.edu\/news-events\/fiske-guide-to-colleges-recognizes-earlham-as-one-of-nations-best-and-most-interesting-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes Earlham as one of nation\u2019s \u2018best and most interesting\u2019 colleges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Earlham College has once again been recognized as one of the nation\u2019s \u201cbest and most interesting\u201d institutions of higher education by the Fiske Guide to Colleges<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guide\u2019s 2024 edition underscores Earlham\u2019s nationally recognized classroom experience and strong commitment to career preparation, which includes ample opportunities to study abroad, and participate in internships and mentored research experiences. The guide has recognized Earlham as a choice destination in higher education since 1984.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m so pleased that the Fiske Guide to Colleges continues to recognize Earlham as one of the nation\u2019s truly distinctive institutions of higher education,\u201d Earlham President Anne Houtman said. \u201cThrough our signature student success program, the Epic Journey, every student embarks on an experience of their own design and benefits from an unparalleled classroom experience where they are challenged and supported in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEarlham also offers an uncommon guarantee to every student: Funding up to $5,000 to participate in an internship, research, or other career discerning experience, nationally or internationally,\u201d Houtman said. \u201cThis prepares our students to thrive after graduation.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about Earlham, students interviewed by the guide rave about the classroom experience and the passion that their peers have for life-long learning and changing the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEarlhamites come at all of their endeavors with their whole hearts,\u201d one student shared with Fiske. \u201cProfessors at Earlham are clear in what they expect from students and help as much as they can,\u201d another student said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The guide also highlight\u2019s Earlham\u2019s vibrant campus life, which includes NCAA Division III and club sports, an equestrian and sustainable agricultural program, comedy shows and concerts and more than 50 student clubs and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Named after Edward Fiske, longtime education editor for the\u00a0New York Times<\/em>, the\u00a0Fiske Guide to Colleges<\/em> features profiles of 300 four-year public and private institutions in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Ireland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlham is also featured by The Princeton Review<\/em> for having a long and distinguished history as a leader in teaching and classroom experience. The U.S. News & World Report<\/em> \u201cBest Colleges\u201d guidebook names Earlham one of the nation\u2019s top 100 liberal arts schools and among the best for undergraduate teaching and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brian Zimmerman<\/strong>
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Email: zimmebr@earlham.edu
Phone: 765.983.1256<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n