WELCOME TO FUTURE U — Neoliberalism in Higher Education Since the 1980s, higher education–along with all other institutions–has felt the impact of a phenomenon known broadly as neoliberalism. by Future U/ / Welcome To FutureU/
PERSPECTIVES: The Divided America, Classical Liberalism to the Left / Neoliberal Fascism to the Right Polychroniou: American politics as now choosing between Neoliberalism as we've known it & Neoliberal Fascism per Trump. by Future U/ November 8, 2024/ Classical Liberalism, Fascist Neoliberalism, Neoliberalism/
COMMENTARY: Francis Fukuyama on the Erosion of Classical Liberalism "Donald Trump not only wants to roll back neoliberalism and woke liberalism, but is a major threat to classical liberalism … by Future U/ November 7, 2024/ Fascist Neoliberalism, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/
COMMENTARY: Henry Giroux on “Universities at a Crossroads” "The crisis in higher ed is part of a broader neoliberal assault on democracy." by Future U/ November 6, 2024/ Public Higher Ed/
COMMENTARY: What’s in Store for Higher Ed? Candidate Harris: “Our nation has encouraged one path to success: a 4-year college degree, We need to recognize other paths.” by Future U/ November 5, 2024/ Perspectives, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: Where 2024 Presidential Candidates Stand on Higher Education Issues FutureU Editor: Stark contrasts exist, and without suprise. One party refers to higher ed as "The Enemy of the People." by Future U/ November 4, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/
COMMENTARY: Trump’s MSG Rally Makes Clear Link Between 1930s and His Aspirations for America "Stephen Miller declared 'America is for America and Americans only,' and Trump said, 'the U.S. is now an occupied country,'” by Future U/ November 3, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: The Case of UC-Irvine’s Tiffany Willoughby-Herard "8,200+ scholars have signed an open letter to UCI Chancellor Gillam 'to contact Orange County DA to drop all charges.'" by Future U/ November 2, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/
NEWS BRIEFS: U.S. House Report on Anti-Semitism Offers More of the Same — Reconfigure Higher Ed So It Aligns with Our Worldview Jon Fansmith, Senior VP, American Council on Ed: "A wholly partisan effort wasted a significant chance for productive analysis." by Future U/ November 1, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: Remaking Florida’s New College into “Hillsdale of the South” Chris Rufo: “New College doesn't have to succumb to left-wing ideological capture." by Future U/ October 31, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: A Call for Action in Higher Education, Embrace Activism Mia McIver, Chair, Higher Ed Labor United (HELU): "We need politically engaged leaders and organizations to fight for higher ed.” by Future U/ October 30, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/
PERSPECTIVES: Academic Freedom and Free Speech, Are They the Same? Administrators: "Try modeling the collegiate mission of not just producing knowledge but subjecting it to civic/moral scrutiny." by Future U/ October 29, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: Capitulation and Appeasement Trump Higher Education’s Presumed Commitment to Dialogue and Change "It appears that the last thing the university wants is for students to 'create change' and 'make a difference.'” by Future U/ October 28, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/
NEWS BRIEFS: Harvard Sanctions Faculty Following Peaceful Sit-In "'Reasoned dissent plays a particularly vital part in existence,'” quoting Harvard’s statement on rights and responsibilities." by Future U/ October 27, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/
NEWS BRIEFS: First-Year College Admissions Drop, Interest Rises in Skill Trades "Public & private nonprofit 4-year institutions had the largest decreases in frosh enrollment (-8.5% and -6.5%, respectively)." by Future U/ October 26, 2024/ Higher Ed, Society/
COMMENTARY by Adrian Lenardic: “In the Court of the Neo-U” Overnight, the administration started referring to itself as Executive Leadership. The word ‘administration’ was struck from all messaging . Then, the … by Adrian Lenardic/ October 25, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/