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NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Out of Context’ Use of Material Reopens Wounds For Nassar Victims, Families

In his Talking with Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell includes audio clips from Michigan Radio’s, Believed, but uses the clips to make unsubstantiated …

by Future U/ November 18, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Racist Acts on Campus, Again, This Time at Syracuse U

Syracuse University has suspended social activities for fraternities following a report that fraternity members yelled a racial slur at an …

by Future U/ November 17, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: What’s College Worth In Financial Returns? No Surprises For the ‘Middle of the Pack’

“In the middle of the distribution of the American postsecondary institutions, it’s a fair fight between four-year schools, two-year schools, …

by Future U/ November 16, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan State Faculty Senate Urges Trustees to Release Document

FutureU thanks the MSU Faculty Senate for this action and endorses the request. Read more from The Lansing State Journal.

by Future U/ November 14, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: University President Forms Committee Amid Student Concerns About Campus Racism

“The University of Northern Iowa’s president is forming a committee to address minority and other students’ allegations of systemic racism …

by Future U/ November 8, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: The New ‘Wisconsin Idea?’ Presidential Search Committee Is Devoid of Faculty and Staff

The incoming president of the U of Wisconsin system will inherit tensions between the administration and faculty/staff. Read more from …

by Future U/ November 7, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: USC, Weary of Scandals, Enacts Major Board Reforms

“USC trustees approved far-reaching changes to their governing board Tuesday aimed at reforming leadership weaknesses that prevented the private university …

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

NEWS BRIEFS: What Exit Inteviews Tell Us About the Experiences of D-1 Student-Athletes

Daniel Libit and Luke Cyphers took the time to find out. Their findings were published at The Intercollegiate. Enlightening–because we …

by Future U/ November 5, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: MSU Students Speak Out At Forum About Campus Racism

“This needs to be taken just as serious as sexual assault on campus,” attendee Shenia Cocks said. “We do not …

by Future U/ October 30, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Just Another Week,’ As Turmoil Rocks MSU

A former president will stand trial and a trustee resigns. Read more at Michigan Advance.

by Future U/ October 29, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Big Ten Voting Challenge’ Paid Dividends at University of Michigan

Edie Goldenberg, professor of political science and public policy at the University of Michigan, describes how efforts at UM led …

by Future U/ October 28, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: At Michigan State, a Noose Left on Student’s Door Brings Multiple Interpretations, Outrage at Inaction

A black MSU student found a noose made of toilet paper hanging on her door. The University says it was …

by Future U/ October 27, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Racist Incidents at Michigan State Get Campus-wide Attention, Weekend Protest Planned

A toilet paper noose was hung on the door of two black residents living in Bryan Hall. Throughout the week, more reported …

by Future U/ October 25, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Wayne St (MI) Initiates Free Tuition for Detroit Students/Residents

“Called the ‘Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge,’ the initiative could potentially provide free tuition to students currently enrolled in Detroit …

by Future U/ October 23, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: A Different Kind of Multi-Million Dollar Donation Aids Cerritos College

Money to buy a band saw and drill press enable woodworking education at this Southern California school. Read more from …

by Future U/ October 16, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/