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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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PERSPECTIVES: Does ‘Free Public Tuition’ Work for Michigan?
“Michigan ranks 21st in the nation in high school graduation rates, but just 33rd in the percentage of adults with …
February 16, 2020/
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NEWS BRIEFS: Average State of Michigan Grad Leaves College $35k in Debt
“In just five years, the average student loan debt of Michigan college graduates soared 29 percent to an average of …
February 14, 2020/
Public Higher Ed, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: Will $60 Million Gift Bring SUNY-Binghamton Athletic Success?
A great school wants to make a splash through baseball. Why? Inside Higher Education has the answer. (File this article …
February 13, 2020/
Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/
PERSPECTIVES: “Wallpaper Over Your Mistakes with Stacks of Cash and Hope it Works Out”
That’s how Pat Forde describes the culmination of the Michigan State football search. His scathing critique was published in Sports …
February 12, 2020/
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PERSPECTIVE: Stance of this University President Belies Reality of Student Debt in America
Imagine the reactions of students and families with student debt burdens as they read the self-serving spin woven by this …
February 9, 2020/
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Why Have We Allowed Public Salaries and Perks of Public Servants to Get So Out of Hand?
It’s time to call out authorities who authorize outrageous payouts.
February 6, 2020/
Perspectives, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: Why Aren’t More College Trustees Concerned About Issues Facing Students and Families?
A new national survey of college/university trustees reveals they are very concerned about the future of higher education, but mostly …
January 29, 2020/
News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/
PERSPECTIVES: MSU Students, Faculty Speak Out on the Value of College
The general opinion is ‘yes, college is worth it,” but respondents also brought up a number of issues and caveats. …
January 28, 2020/
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PERSPECTIVES: MSU Student Says “Fall Break Plan is Misguided”
“MSU’s proposal to schedule it (Fall Break) to coincide with Election Day is seriously misguided, and one that will likely …
January 26, 2020/
MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/
NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Reclaim MSU’ Calls for Resignations of MSU’s Legacy Trustees
“We believe that the legacy trustees – Dianne Byrum, Dan Kelly, Melanie Foster, Joel Ferguson, and Brian Mosallam – have …
January 25, 2020/
Public Higher Ed/
PERSPECTIVES: MSU Senior “Reconciles Her Time at Michigan State”
“I feel is a sort of quiet, blistering anger, directed in part at this university’s administration. That, and a much-needed …
January 24, 2020/
MSU, Perspectives/
NEWS BRIEFS: Denhollander Says “MSU Actively Reinforcing Culture” That Led to Nassar Crisis
“Really, the very first step is the same thing that we expect our children to do: Acknowledge the problem,” Denhollander …
January 23, 2020/
MSU, News Briefs, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: Newsome to U Cal Regents: ‘No, on Tuition Hikes!”
Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes UC tuition increase as ‘unwarranted’ and ‘bad for students.’ Read more from the LA Times.
January 22, 2020/
News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: Impact? That’s the Question with MSU’s Proposed Election-Day Fall Break. What Impact Will It Have on Student Voting?
“Sarah Reckhow, MSU associate political science professor, is worried a long weekend without classes could jeopardize the university’s success with …
January 21, 2020/
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NEWS BRIEFS: U. Cal Proposes Five Years of Tuition Increases … With a Caveat
The intent is to raise more money for financial aid and to enable the university to declare (with greater assurance) …
January 20, 2020/
Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/