Society Archive

PERSPECTIVES: Help, State of Michigan! (…lower tuition costs….)

Plea issued by The State News. Read more here.

by Future U/ November 22, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

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/

PERSPECTIVES: University Board Secrecy Undermines Public Trust

“Of all places in government, universities should be the most open and transparent, given higher education’s aim to promote free …

by Future U/ November 15, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

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: 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/

PERSPECTIVES: Virtues, the Liberal Left, and The Academy Explored in New Book

Connections are the focus of Robert Boyers new book, The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt For …

by Future U/ November 1, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Political Pressure Forces Change at NCAA

“The NCAA has a choice. It can get on board or risk getting run over. It can craft legislation that …

by Future U/ October 31, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

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: State Declines in Public Higher Ed Funding Forces Cal State San Marcos to ‘Prioritize’

“Dean Michael Schroder traveled first class, stayed at Ritz-Carlton hotels, and bought a $110 Bruno-style bone-in filet…. Former provost Graham …

by Future U/ October 24, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

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/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Free’ College Tuition Plans Don’t Factor In This Issue

It’s recession, and the impact it will have on the states’ ability to pay their share, which could be at …

by Future U/ October 22, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Number of English Majors Are Down Double Digits, But Society Needs More Not Fewer

Why? Economists speak out in this article published recently in the Washington Post.

by Future U/ October 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Concerned about The Glass Ceiling? America is Also Plagued by ‘The Glass Floor’

Many children of the elite end up in privileged positions, not because they deserve that status, but because they are …

by Future U/ October 20, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Rice University, Battling the Cost of Higher Education

Those accepted with a verified annual family income of $65k or less will receive full tuition, room/board, and fees. $65-$130k …

by Future U/ October 19, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Henry Giroux on the Connection Between Neoliberalism and Fascism

Listen to the audio/read an article as Giroux draws from his most recent book, The Terror of the Unforeseen. The …

by Future U/ October 18, 2019/ Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/