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/
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." by Future U/ 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.” by Future U/ 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." by Future U/ 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. by Future U/ 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." by Future U/ 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 … by Future U/ 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." by Future U/ 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 … by Future U/ 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." by Future U/ 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.” by Future U/ 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. by Future U/ 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. by B.M. Ryan/ 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. by Future U/ 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.’” by Future U/ 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 by Future U/ April 27, 2025/ Fascist Neoliberalism, Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Video/