Monthly Archive: December 2019

PERSPECTIVES: Political Pressure Forces Change at NCAA

“The NCAA has a choice. It can get on board or risk getting run over. It can craft legislation that …

by Future U/ October 31, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: MSU Students Speak Out At Forum About Campus Racism

“This needs to be taken just as serious as sexual assault on campus,” attendee Shenia Cocks said. “We do not …

by Future U/ October 30, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Just Another Week,’ As Turmoil Rocks MSU

A former president will stand trial and a trustee resigns. Read more at Michigan Advance.

by Future U/ October 29, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Big Ten Voting Challenge’ Paid Dividends at University of Michigan

Edie Goldenberg, professor of political science and public policy at the University of Michigan, describes how efforts at UM led …

by Future U/ October 28, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: At Michigan State, a Noose Left on Student’s Door Brings Multiple Interpretations, Outrage at Inaction

A black MSU student found a noose made of toilet paper hanging on her door. The University says it was …

by Future U/ October 27, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Main Culprit in the High Cost of Higher Ed? State Funding Cuts Says Washington-Based Think Tank

“Over the last decade, deep cuts in state funding for higher education have contributed to significant tuition increases and pushed …

by Future U/ October 26, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Racist Incidents at Michigan State Get Campus-wide Attention, Weekend Protest Planned

A toilet paper noose was hung on the door of two black residents living in Bryan Hall. Throughout the week, more reported …

by Future U/ October 25, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: State Declines in Public Higher Ed Funding Forces Cal State San Marcos to ‘Prioritize’

“Dean Michael Schroder traveled first class, stayed at Ritz-Carlton hotels, and bought a $110 Bruno-style bone-in filet…. Former provost Graham …

by Future U/ October 24, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Wayne St (MI) Initiates Free Tuition for Detroit Students/Residents

“Called the ‘Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge,’ the initiative could potentially provide free tuition to students currently enrolled in Detroit …

by Future U/ October 23, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Free’ College Tuition Plans Don’t Factor In This Issue

It’s recession, and the impact it will have on the states’ ability to pay their share, which could be at …

by Future U/ October 22, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Number of English Majors Are Down Double Digits, But Society Needs More Not Fewer

Why? Economists speak out in this article published recently in the Washington Post.

by Future U/ October 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Concerned about The Glass Ceiling? America is Also Plagued by ‘The Glass Floor’

Many children of the elite end up in privileged positions, not because they deserve that status, but because they are …

by Future U/ October 20, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Rice University, Battling the Cost of Higher Education

Those accepted with a verified annual family income of $65k or less will receive full tuition, room/board, and fees. $65-$130k …

by Future U/ October 19, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Henry Giroux on the Connection Between Neoliberalism and Fascism

Listen to the audio/read an article as Giroux draws from his most recent book, The Terror of the Unforeseen. The …

by Future U/ October 18, 2019/ Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Shakeout in Higher Education Continues, Colleges Close and Merge

Moody’s projects an average of 15 colleges/universities will close per annum, as smaller and financially strapped schools pursue survival strategies. …

by Future U/ October 17, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/