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NEWS BRIEFS: Broadening Government Oversight re Research Misconduct, Non-Starter for Universities

“The sentiment appears to be too far against it (greater government oversight) right now.”

by Future U/ March 30, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Congressional Subcommittee Chair Says DEI Programs Cause “More Hatred, Anger and Racism”

Congressional Subcommittee testimony: “Future doctors are learning about divisive politics at the expense of lifesaving care.”

by Future U/ March 8, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Players Unionize, Senators Tuberville and Sanders Speak Out

Senator Sanders: "It’s time for Dartmouth to respect their constitutional right to organize and bargain for a fair contract now.”

by Future U/ March 7, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Perspectives/

“Well, (MSU Trustees) Here’s Another Fine Mess You’ve Gotten Us Into”

Chair resignation came 2 hours before special board meeting to discuss 63-page investigation into reported trustee impropriety.

by Future U/ March 5, 2024/ Articles, Higher Ed, MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: “The Faculty Muzzle Act” AKA as Alabama’s Proposed DEI Bill

"University of Alabama Birmingham students rallied against the legislation, and protests also occurred at other public universities."

by Future U/ March 2, 2024/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: With Ethics Violations Confirmed, Future of Two MSU Trustees is in the Governor’s Hands

Report: "Turmoil that has befallen MSU in recent years."

by Future U/ March 1, 2024/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Alabama Senate Approves Bill Banning Public Funding of DEI Programs, Birmingham Mayor Speaks Out Against the Move

Birmingham AL mayor: "Select colleges in states where diversity and inclusion are prioritized."

by Future U/ February 24, 2024/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Troubling Findings From New Study on Employment Standing of College Graduates

FROM INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION: “52% of college graduates are underemployed a year after graduation, according to a new report issued …

by Future U/ February 23, 2024/ News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Conservative Lawmakers At It Again, This Time Targeting “Intellectual Diversity” as a Public Collegiate Goal

In Indiana, Senate Bill 202 would “demand attention to “intellectual diversity” in promotion and tenure decision processes, and it would …

by Future U/ February 22, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: New Study Reveals Some College Grads Don’t Earn More than HS Grad Counterparts

FROM CBS NEWS: “To be sure, colleges are producing graduates who outearn people with only high school degrees, and economic …

by Future U/ February 21, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Gifts to Higher Education Exceeded $58 Billion in 2023

From The CASE Insights on Voluntary Support of Education survey: “Giving to U.S. higher education institutions was $58 billion in …

by Future U/ February 20, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Marietta College Joins Faculty Position Cut List

On the heels of last year’s decision to cut ten low-enrollment academic programs, the college has now announced that it …

by Future U/ February 19, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Political Turmoil Continues to Plague FAU Presidential Search

A stalled search with board politics leads the FAC Board of Trustees chair to step down. Read about the rocky …

by Future U/ February 11, 2024/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: MSU’s Independent Student Newspaper Sues University

FROM THE STATE NEWS: “Our newspaper is suing the university for blocking the public release of information. The State News …

by Future U/ February 10, 2024/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: U.S. House Committee Discusses Draft Bill To ‘Save College Sports as We Know It’

A sticking point is whether athletes in revenue-generating sports are considered employees rather than just student-athletes.

by Future U/ January 20, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/