KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Bard College Clemente Course in the Humanities is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 free program, which will be offered in person at 7 Grand St. every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. from Oct. 2 through Jan. 7.

The course, in its 29th year, offers a college-level introduction to the humanities, including philosophy, literature, U.S. history, art history, and critical thinking and writing. The course will be taught by Bard professors Marina van Zuylen, Susan Merriam and Philip Pardi.

“This national program aids in the transition to higher education and the workplace, and provides an introduction to the humanities to anyone coming from a low-income household, who is motivated and enthusiastic, and who foresees financial or personal difficulty when applying to

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