blogs.evergreen.edu is the blogging platform of The Evergreen State College. It is built on WordPress and provides students, faculty, and staff with a space to create and manage personal blogs, academic portfolios, project websites, and campus-related content. The platform serves as both a creative outlet and a professional tool, allowing users to document their academic journeys, share research, and highlight campus activities.
Over the years, blogs.evergreen.edu has hosted a wide range of content, from student reflections and alumni stories to departmental updates and faculty-led projects. It has been a central hub for expressing ideas, building digital portfolios, and connecting the Evergreen community through writing and multimedia.
Key Features
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Allows creation of personal or academic blogs for Evergreen users.
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Supports WordPress customization with themes, menus, and widgets.
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Can serve as an online portfolio for student work and projects.
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Provides privacy controls and content management options.
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Used for departmental communication, faculty updates, and work-area projects.
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Serves as a space for student life stories, alumni contributions, and campus news.
Table: Strengths and Limitations
| Aspect | Strengths | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Free for Evergreen community members with a college account | Restricted only to those affiliated with Evergreen |
| Customization | WordPress themes, categories, tags, and layout options | Limited compared to self-hosted WordPress blogs |
| Content Variety | Student reflections, academic portfolios, faculty projects | Some blogs may become outdated or inactive |
| Institutional Role | Preserves academic and creative work through archiving | Student-created sites may be discontinued over time |
| Community Impact | Strengthens college community by sharing diverse voices | Activity level depends on individual participation |