Juneteenth falls on June 19. It’s the newest federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Dr. Marlin Barber, senior instructor of history at Missouri State University, explains to BestColleges.com the meaning and significance of Juneteenth, as well as how colleges and students can celebrate it. … [Read more...] about Understanding Juneteenth
When parents divorce, it affects kids greatly. So, it’s important to communicate, keep them in the loop and make them feel secure. Dr. Alicia Walker, assistant professor of sociology at Missouri State University and an intimate relationships expert, weighs in on this topic on Choosing Therapy. … [Read more...] about How to talk to your kids about divorce
College classes on women’s history, women’s studies and gender studies challenge our understanding of history. They also shine a light on women writers, thinkers and change-makers often left out of the narrative. Dr. Erin Kenny, an associate professor in the department of sociology and anthropology and head of the gender studies program at Missouri State University, … [Read more...] about Exploring college courses on women’s history and gender studies
Dr. Julia Troche is an Egyptologist who delves into the realm of ancient Egypt and Assyria. One of her main research areas examines the intersection of religion and society in the ancient world. It involves thinking about how religious and social practices, norms and ideology confronted each other or worked together. Last December, Troche who’s an assistant professor of history … [Read more...] about How the dead in ancient Egypt became gods
When people first get married, they are usually deeply in love and extremely excited to be together. But sometimes, over time, that passion and excitement begin to fade. This has been particularly true after the pandemic, when many marriages went through great upheavals. What can a couple do to rekindle the love and excitement they used to have when they were first … [Read more...] about How to rekindle love in a marriage that has gone cold