PERSPECTIVES: Does ‘Free Public Tuition’ Work for Michigan?

“Michigan ranks 21st in the nation in high school graduation rates, but just 33rd in the percentage of adults with …

by Future U/ February 16, 2020/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Average State of Michigan Grad Leaves College $35k in Debt

“In just five years, the average student loan debt of Michigan college graduates soared 29 percent to an average of …

by Future U/ February 14, 2020/ Public Higher Ed, Society/

Imagine the reactions of students and families with student debt burdens as they read the self-serving spin woven by this …

by Frank Fear/ February 9, 2020/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

It’s time to call out authorities who authorize outrageous payouts.

by Terry Link/ February 6, 2020/ Perspectives, Society/

The general opinion is ‘yes, college is worth it,” but respondents also brought up a number of issues and caveats. …

by Future U/ January 28, 2020/ Higher Ed, MSU, Perspectives, Society/

“Really, the very first step is the same thing that we expect our children to do: Acknowledge the problem,” Denhollander …

by Future U/ January 23, 2020/ MSU, News Briefs, Society/

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/

“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/