NEWS BRIEFS: Newsome to U Cal Regents: ‘No, on Tuition Hikes!”

Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes UC tuition increase as ‘unwarranted’ and ‘bad for students.’ Read more from the LA Times.

by Future U/ January 22, 2020/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Impact? That’s the Question with MSU’s Proposed Election-Day Fall Break. What Impact Will It Have on Student Voting?

“Sarah Reckhow, MSU associate political science professor, is worried a long weekend without classes could jeopardize the university’s success with …

by Future U/ January 21, 2020/ MSU, Perspectives, Society/

The intent is to raise more money for financial aid and to enable the university to declare (with greater assurance) …

by Future U/ January 20, 2020/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

Student loan debt nationally is at $1.6 trillion and growing. “About two in three college seniors who graduated from public …

by Future U/ January 19, 2020/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

As the old saying goes, “Practice what you preach.” Here’s an example of a school that’s long on preaching and …

by Roger Barbee/ January 17, 2020/ Perspectives, Society/

Educationally, nothing beats a liberal arts college education. But does it ‘pay’ in the literal sense? A new study issued …

by Future U/ January 15, 2020/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

The College Football Playoff (four teams, three games) generates about a half-billion dollars annually. That’s gravy for the NCAA and …

by Future U/ January 14, 2020/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

It seems far-fetched, doesn’t it? It’s not to Alexandre Alfonso, King’s College, London. He makes a compelling argument by comparing …

by Future U/ January 12, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

Read his trenchant analysis here. It’s from The New York Times.

by Future U/ January 11, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

In an environment where nearly 90% of Division 1 athletic directors are men, only 40% of women’s college teams are …

by Future U/ December 31, 2019/ Perspectives, Society/

Or is it still? In his Washington Post op-ed, Jay Mathews compares his college experience of the 1960s with today. …

by Future U/ December 30, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

In this feature article, the LA Times‘ Nathan Fenno chronicles Ellison’s journey from gridiron stardom to death, and how his …

by Future U/ December 29, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Perspectives, Society/

The spotlight in his article is on WMU and CMU, large schools that are experiencing enrollment challenges. Read more from …

by Future U/ December 27, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

It’s a micro-version of a problem that plagues America–philanthropy all too often replaces public policy to address America’s issues. Allisa …

by Future U/ December 24, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

Colleges and universities are turning to surveillance tools to track students.’ Drew Harwell describes where, how, and when in an …

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