News Briefs Archive

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan St. Faculty Circulate Petition…Again…This Time About Over-the-Top Compensation Package for Dismissed Administrator

Faculty voice exercised about the outrageous contract executed by the Engler administration and MSU Board: “MSU will pay former top …

by Future U/ February 9, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: UM Students Focus On Inequality

Meaghan Wheat and Lauren Schandevel help launch a minor area of study on social class and inequality. Read more here …

by Future U/ February 6, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Dept. of Ed Findings Re MSU & Title IX Violations, “About As Serious As It Gets”

Read a summary interpretation of the report and what it could mean for Michigan State going forward. It’s from ESPN.

by Future U/ January 31, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Faculty Member Speaks Out, Then ‘Invited’ to Leave University

Melissa Harris-Perry’s MLK Day speech included references to Wake Forest University’s history and current employment practices. A few days later, the …

by Future U/ January 26, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Yes, Virginia, There Is A Thing Called TUITION REDUCTION

A highly competitive marketplace–with families and students suffering sticker shock–has motivated a number of schools to lower tuition. Here’s the …

by Future U/ January 25, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, And Academic Philanthropy

Philanthropist Richard Sackler blames abusers. Abusers “are the culprits and the problem” and that they “are reckless criminals.” What should …

by Future U/ January 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Was Timing Of Perles Resignation Intended To Rig Board Replacement?

Yes, reports The Free Press. Accusation: relinquishing Perles’ financial commitment to Michigan State was done in exchange for the governor appointing …

by Future U/ January 20, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

News Briefs: Engler’s Resignation Letter, Eleven Pages Long, Tells Tale

You be the judge. Here’s the letter.

by Future U/ January 17, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Tuition-Free Medical School Yields Application Surge At NYU

And the best news is that apps have doubled from underrepresented minority students. Read more from Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 14, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Is Boom Over In College Stadium Expansion? Just Might Be

Reports The Bond Buyer (as also reported in The Chronicle of Higher Education). Read how and why here.

by Future U/ January 11, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: GAO Study Finds Widespread Food Insecurity Among College Students

The report includes the results of a meta-study and data from over thirty colleges and universities around the country. Read the …

by Future U/ January 9, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Dr. Larry Busch To Speak January 16

“Back to the Future: An STS Approach to Markets” Read more below. Larry Busch talk

by Future U/ January 8, 2019/ News Briefs, Society/

NEWS FLASH: Neoliberal College Presidents Hired For Neoliberal Purposes Fail Neoliberal Test

College presidents are hired as fundraisers. This new study finds that many presidents aren’t playing the game well, even presidents who …

by Future U/ January 4, 2019/ Articles, Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Cal State University, Fresno Promulgates Faculty Collegiality Principles

“We are respectful, kind, collaborative, and accountable.” Read more from Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 2, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Kansas Governor Says She Aware of Higher Ed Funding Issues, “Will Do What We Can”

Incoming Gov. Laura Kelly says that she will “go after critical issues first.” KU makes $20 million in budget cuts. …

by Future U/ January 1, 2019/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/