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Monthly Archive: August 2025

PERSPECTIVES: Higher Education Dedicated to “Deceit and Lies, Not to the Truth”

J.D. Vance on Face the Nation, "In the U.S. universities are controlled by left-wing foundations." (THAT IS A FALSE ASSERTION)
by Future U/ July 16, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: What Does It Mean to Engage for the Public Good? Here’s an Example from the University of Vermont

“We’re about educating students who will go on to be more active and engaged citizens in the world.”
by Future U/ July 15, 2024/ Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: “MassReconnect” Doubles Adult Student Enrollment at State’s Two-Year Colleges

Massachusetts is not the first to enact such a program. Similar initiaties are underway in Michigan and New Mexico.
by Future U/ July 14, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: New Study Shows Disparity in Earning Power Between College/Non-College Grads, and Earning Differences Across MI Public Universities

Takeaways: Plays into the Conservative playbook (critical thinking is a threat) & colleges are not equal.
by Future U/ July 13, 2024/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Project 2025’s Likely Impact on Higher Education

"Project 2025 is the latest in a series from Heritage Foundation that date back to 1981, when Reagan took office."
by Future U/ July 12, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: How Conservative Undergraduates Benefit From Being in Generally Non-Conservative Collegiate Environments

"Conservative students experience what higher education has long claimed to offer."
by Future U/ July 11, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Significant Impact One Year After SCOTUS Ruling on Race-Conscious Admissions

Chief Justice Roberts" "What can't be done directly can't be done indirectly” (i.e., workarounds could run afoul of the law).
by Future U/ July 10, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Gallup Says Lower Confidence in Higher Education is “Largely Political”

Those expressing lower confidence often said "colleges were 'too liberal' and that they were trying to 'brainwash' students."
by Future U/ July 9, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Legal Risks Compel FL College Student Groups to Curtail Student Voter Registration Drives

"Several organizations that used to do voter registration on UF’s campus have stopped doing so altogether."
by Future U/ July 8, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Prospects for the Student Loan Repayment Program

Republican-led states filed separate lawsuits, contending the President created a program with far-reaching economic impact.
by Future U/ July 7, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Pew National Survey Shows 29% of Adult Americans Say “College Isn’t Worth It”

"Earnings/wealth has increased for those without a college degree, and fewer are living in poverty today."
by Future U/ July 6, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: “Men Wanted” as Women Outnumber Men at Michigan’s Public Universities

'Mirroring a national trend, in Michigan 69% of women/56% of men enroll in college within a year of graduating high …
by Future U/ July 5, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “Everybody Should Go to College” (Misdirected) is Being Replaced by “College Isn’t Worth It” (also Misdirected)

"A theme frequently seen in both mainstream and social media lately: College isn’t worth it."
by Future U/ July 4, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Conservative Attack of Higher Education is Nothing New

"What’s one word you would use to describe conservatives’ relationship with higher education today? 'Antagonistic.'"
by Future U/ July 3, 2024/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Higher Education, A Public Good Worth Preserving

"College isn’t worth the cost? That view overlooks the profound, multifaceted benefits higher ed offers individuals & society."
by Future U/ July 2, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/
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