U.S. News & World Report Speaks with ACLS President Joy Connolly on PhD Programs and Job Preparedness

ACLS President Joy Connolly is quoted in a recent U.S. News & World Report article on what to look for in choosing a PhD program.

A good PhD program is one that prepares you with equal vision and energy for a rewarding career outside the college and university. ACLS President Joy Connolly, U.S. News & World Report

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