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Since the 1980s, higher education–along with all other institutions–has felt the impact of a phenomenon known broadly as neoliberalism.
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NEWS BRIEFS: Did Ono Cut Michigan’s DEI Office in Dress Rehersal for U Florida Job?
UM Prof Rebekah Modrak: (Ono) was not setting ‘policy’ in consideration of the best interests of our (university) community."
May 12, 2025/
News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: “Let Me Count the Ways,” Higher Ed Fighting Battles on Three Fronts
"There’s no institutional experience or cohesion among administrators, boards, faculties, and major donors.”
May 11, 2025/
Public Higher Ed/
PERSPECTIVES: McMahon Letter to Harvard, “Politically Notivated, Not Only Against Harvard, But Higher Ed as a Whole”
"Secretary McMahon called the university a 'mockery' and vowed to cut off all federal grant funding."
May 10, 2025/
Fascist Neoliberalism, Higher Ed, Perspectives/
NEWS BRIEFS: What’s Happening in Two States to Control Public Higher Education in Their States
The Indiana governor seeks complete authority to appoint members to the Indiana University Board of Trustees.
May 9, 2025/
News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: “Gutted,” Word Used to Describe Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Michigan-Based Research Projects
"Beyond NIH cuts, MSU projects it may lose $32 million out of $165 million in Department of Energy research grants."
May 8, 2025/
Fascist Neoliberalism, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: U of Florida Prof, “Take it From Someone Who Knows: It Could Get Worse — Far Worse”
"I love my university and my students. I have no desire to indoctrinate anyone. The same is true of my …
May 7, 2025/
Fascist Neoliberalism, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: What Now for University of Michigan?
"With the shortest presidential term in U-M’s history, Ono is leaving amid frustration over resisting Trump’s cost-cutting/cultural measures."
May 6, 2025/
Higher Ed, Perspectives/
NEWS BRIEFS: Dismantling U Michigan’s DEI Office/Programs Yields Benefits for Ono
UM alum Lisa Barney on mismanteling DEI: "UM is supposed to be the home of leaders and best. I am …
May 5, 2025/
News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: Leadership Required, Univ of Michigan Responds
"Among the faculty, graduate workers, and staff there is long-term commitment to inclusive, action-based strategies."
May 4, 2025/
Higher Ed, Perspectives/
NEWS BRIEFS: Trump’s Proposed Budget Slashes Funding for Higher Education
Mark Barker, APLU: The cuts "would decimate U.S. innovation, productivity, and national security.”
May 3, 2025/
Public Higher Ed/
VIDEO: Chris Rufo Sharpens His Attack on Higher Education
From the May 1, 2025, edition of PBS NewsHour with host Amna Nawaz.
May 2, 2025/
Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society, Video/
COMMENTARY by B.M. RYAN: How Sentimentality, Misguided Law, and Judicial Privilege Are Hurting College Athletes
The judge's pause ruling regarding House v. NCAA is misguided. Here's why.
May 1, 2025/
Higher Ed, Podcast, Public Higher Ed/
VIDEO: Former Purdue President, “Cautious About Using Government to Reform Higher Ed”
From the April 28 edition of MSNBC's Squak Box.
April 29, 2025/
Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society, Video/
NEWS BRIEFS: University Leaders Step Up Organizing Efforts to Confront Trump Administration
“This administration is ready to exact retribution. I asked people to sign, and many said, ‘I can’t. I’m afraid.’”
April 28, 2025/
Fascist Neoliberalism, Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/
NEWS BRIEFS: AAUP’s Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom Virtual Forum, Tu, May 13, 6 PM: “The Antidemocratic Attack on Scholars and Why It Matters”
Prof Isaac Kamola, Trinity College (CT), directs AAUP’s Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom
April 27, 2025/
Fascist Neoliberalism, Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Video/