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Monthly Archive: August 2025

COMMENTARY: Adrian Lenardic on “The Branded University”

"Branding is about identity that, in principle, helps customers/consumers choose your company over the competition."
by Future U/ May 16, 2025/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: After Just a Few Months with the New Regime in DC, and….

Zoe Sherman, until recently, was associate professor of economics at Merrimack College, writes about the circumstances in higher education: “Spring …
by Future U/ May 15, 2025/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: IU Faculty Retirement Incentive, “Sign this NDA and Keep Your Mouth Shut”

Mark Criley, AAUP: "NDAs are an attempt to insulate the administration and the institution from criticism.”
by Future U/ May 14, 2025/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

COMMENTARY: At U Michigan, “Ono’s Absentee Leadership Contributed to a Pervasive Climate of Mistrust on Campus”

"A president who is a good fit for today's Florida was never the right leader for (the University of) Michigan."
by Future U/ May 13, 2025/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

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/
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