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Inside and outside the classroom, through example,&nbsp;mentorship, research and&nbsp;experiential opportunities, we illuminate the complexities of the human experience, cultivate cultural and civic engagement, and equip students with the competencies, ethical maturity, and human ingenuity needed to adapt to an ever-changing technological and social landscape. Our students develop as global citizens who create hopeful futures for themselves, their communities, their country, and the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission Statement<br \/>\n The Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks, within the wider mission of Monmouth University, to prepare students for lifelong learning and effective engagement with a changing world. 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