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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/

NEWS BRIEFS: Congress Takes Aim at NCAA

“We’re coming for you,” declares Senator Mitt Romney. Read more from Charlotte News & Observer.

by Future U/ October 15, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan AG Urges MSU To Cooperate in Nassar Probe

MI Attorney General Dana Nessel made her comments during a presentation made at an event hosted at Wayne State University …

by Future U/ October 13, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Students Burn Book After Author’s Presentation

“Jennine Capó Crucet is the author of a critically acclaimed novel, Make Your Home Among Strangers, which follows a Latina …

by Future U/ October 12, 2019/ News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: State Representatives Urge MSU Board to Cooperate with MI AG Investigation

A dozen elected state representatives have signed a letter to the MSU Board in which they encourage full cooperation with …

by Future U/ October 11, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/