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PERSPECTIVES: Not Hyperbole. The Rightwing Infiltration of Higher Education is Real.

“Core academic values are at risk, including academic freedom and the uncompromised search for knowledge.” Frank Fear’s commentary was published …

by Future U/ July 23, 2021/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

VIDEO: America’s Struggle with Truth-Telling & Critical Race Theory

This FutureU Forum was recorded on July 21, 2021, and featured Mark McCormick, Martha Bireda, and Ruben Martinez. Hosted by …

by Future U/ July 22, 2021/ Education, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Video/

FUTUREU FORUM: Wed. July 21, 2p (Eastern), Truth-Telling, Critical Race Theory, and Academic Freedom

Recent condemnation of Critical Race Theory obfuscates truth-telling, bounds free speech, and jeopardizes academic freedom. Join Mark McCormick (Kansas ACLU), …

by Future U/ July 21, 2021/ Education, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: U of California System — Record Number of Applicants. Most Diverse Incoming Class Ever.

FROM THE LA TIMES: “The UC system’s nine undergraduate campuses collectively admitted 132,353 prospective freshmen (+11% from 2020). Of accepted …

by Future U/ July 20, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Fewer Low-Income Students are Enrolling at Michigan Colleges

FROM MICHIGAN BRIDGE: “According to state data, the share of low-income high school grads who enrolled in college within six …

by Future U/ July 19, 2021/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: When It Comes to Developing Meaningful International Partnerships, It’s ‘Not About the Art of the Deal’

So say John and Jim Magee. John is Assistant VP & Chief International Officer at Madonna University, Lavonia, MI. Jim …

by Future U/ July 18, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Podcast, Society/

FUTUREU VIDEO: A Well-Funded, Coordinated Attack from the Right is Corrupting Higher Education. Here’s How.

With Professors Isaac Kamola of Trinity College and Bethany Letiecq of George Mason University (July 13, 2021) YouTube video below. …

by Future U/ July 15, 2021/ Audio, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society, Video/

MSU’s Cantwell: “Identifying/Rectifying Racism and Other Injustices on Campus Ultimately Rests with Executives who Lead Colleges”

Brendan Cantwell writing in The Chronicle of Higher Education: “Leaders who shrink from the moment won’t spare their campuses cultural strife …

by Future U/ July 14, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: There’s More to the Hannah-Jones Story. It Has to Do with Her New Home, Howard U.

It’s about how the University treats non-tenure-track faculty. HU Prof Imani Light writes: “Three years ago, the full-time faculty who …

by Future U/ July 13, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

FutureU Forum Focuses on Politically-Motivated Philanthropy in Higher Ed

Tuesday, July 13, 10-11:30a featuring Isaac Kamola (Trinity College) and Bethany Letiecq (George Mason University). You can participate in ‘the …

by Future U/ July 12, 2021/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: Malcolm Gladwell Deconstructs College/University Rankings (Part 2)

In Part 2, Gladwell conducts ‘Project Dillard,’ evaluating how the ranking system treats an HBCU school. Listen here. Listen to …

by Future U/ July 11, 2021/ Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Did MSU President Flip Flop on Requiring Vaccinations?

From the CITY PULSE: “Stanley’s refusal to mandate vaccines also appears to contradict a 2015 blog he wrote for Huffington Post that …

by Future U/ July 10, 2021/ MSU, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: In Higher Ed PR, “The Language of Hype Violates the Language of Truth”

“The deeper problem…is not illogic but tawdriness and lack of character.” Read more from The Chronicle of Higher Education in …

by Future U/ July 9, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: What Can Universities Do To Protect Free Speech?

Watch this leadership video on YouTube produced by the University of Tennessee System and featuring guest speaker, Prof. Isaac Kamola.

by Future U/ July 8, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society, Video/

PERSPECTIVES: How Koch Network Money Infiltrates American Colleges and Universities

Catherine Read talks with Professor Bethany Letiecq about the undue influence of the Koch Brothers on certain universities with George …

by Future U/ July 7, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society, Video/