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College Sports Has a Shadow Side

Not far from the crowds, cheers, and all of the excitement that goes along with major college sports, there’s something …
by Frank Fear/ January 6, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

Berkeley’s Brown Reveals Strength of Neoliberalism’s Grip

As Professor Brown puts it, we are living “in the ruins of Neoliberalism.” It’s up to us to change that …
by Frank Fear/ December 4, 2020/ Book Review, Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

More Evidence that Revenue-Based College Sports Has Lost Its Way

The deal between the University of Colorado and online gambling company, PointsBet, represents a new low in college sports’ devolution.
by Frank Fear/ October 5, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘They Put the Institution Before the Victims’ Is Sobering Conclusion of New Book on Sexual Assaults

It’s no secret that America has ‘an institution problem.’ Institutional self-serving behavior is the issue. That’s the bottom line in …
by Frank Fear/ September 27, 2020/ Book Review, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

University Crisis Management and the Practice of Democratic Professionalism

Democratic Professionalism involves reaching out to those who have a stake in whatever is the matter. And the matter these …
by Frank Fear/ August 23, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Amid Financial Crisis, NCAA Abandons National Leadership Role

In the face of the biggest financial crisis to ever hit college sports (caused by COVID-19), the NCAA has decided …
by Frank Fear/ July 13, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: Stance of this University President Belies Reality of Student Debt in America

Imagine the reactions of students and families with student debt burdens as they read the self-serving spin woven by this …
by Frank Fear/ February 9, 2020/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Back to the Future’ Is Path for Culture Change at Michigan State University

Three years later, MSU has yet to assess/deal with the institutional failings that led to a series of self-inflicted wounds. …
by Frank Fear/ December 19, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

Beyond Cheering: Redefining What It Means to Be a Fan

When misconduct emerges, fans tend to deny, defend, and deflect attention from potential wrongdoing. When that happens, fans become enablers, …
by Frank Fear/ October 14, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

Public Money Subsidizes Mid-Major College Sports in Michigan

When Western Michigan faced Central Michigan on the football field last Saturday, a storyline about the game was everywhere in …
by Frank Fear/ October 1, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

When It Comes to Money, College Sports is a Two-Tier System

It’s not a sports story. It’s a public policy problem. Here’s why. 
by Frank Fear/ August 20, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

Michigan Independents Who Winter in Florida: Support Open Primary Elections in the Sunshine State

If changes aren’t made soon, over 3,600,000 registered Independent voters in Florida won’t be able to vote in the state’s …
by Frank Fear/ August 5, 2019/ Perspectives, Society/

How Many ‘Independents’ Are There in America?

Is ‘Independent’ really America’s political affiliation of choice? It’s a dicey question.  
by Frank Fear/ August 1, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: The Corruption of Higher Education

Without repentance—mea culpa ringing across the sector—followed by a shift to progressive leadership (an approach that embraces authenticity, transparency, and …
by Frank Fear/ June 17, 2019/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/

The Higher Education I Knew

Higher education—once a social institution—has become corporatized.
by Frank Fear/ May 2, 2019/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/
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