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NEW BOOK: The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America

Published May 24, 2024 by W. W. Norton & Company
by Future U/ September 3, 2024/ Books, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

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"The biggest boom was among graduate student workers, +133% since 2012, while unionized faculty have increased 7%.
by Future U/ August 31, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Campus Protest Continues at University of Michigan

“Protests are welcome as long as they do not infringe on others' rights, disrupt university operations, or threaten safety.”
by Future U/ August 30, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Fall Semester Brings Renewed Scrutiny from U.S. House Republicans Regarding Campus Protests

"Accuse colleges of not doing enough to prevent antisemitism, and to crack down on pro-Palestinian protesters."
by Future U/ August 29, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: University of Texas System Regents Amend Institutional Policy on Political/Social Positions

Policy doesn't apply to indidivudals, "only to 'official university statements, functions, ceremonies, and publications.'”
by Future U/ August 26, 2024/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Historical Perspective on Why American Colleges are Under So Much Pressure

"Much of higher ed in the U.S. (private, locally-focused, and small) is unable to address demographic/economic challenges."
by Future U/ August 25, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: More Than What Meets the Eye

"The debate...(includes) architecture’s role in national identity, defining beauty, & the intersection of politics/cultural expression."
by Future U/ August 24, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

COMMENTARY: Practical Knowledge, Notes from the Front Line of Art-Science Crossover

I teach a "useless" class at a prestigious university.
by Adrian Lenardic/ August 23, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Vanderbilt in Florida? Second Campus There Seems Likely

"Vanderbilt has 1100+ alumni in the West Palm Beach area, and they plan to raise $300 million to help fund …
by Future U/ August 21, 2024/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, News Briefs, Society, Video/

PERSPECTIVES: Lessons Learned from the United States, Panel Session at Scholars at Risk 2024

The conference was held June 25-27, 2024, in Vilnius, Lithuania. 
by Future U/ August 20, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society, Video/

PERSPECTIVES: Campus Protests 2024-25, The Prospects

"I remain apprehensive about returning to campus."
by Future U/ August 19, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: AAUP Condemns Administrative Efforts to Eliminate Peaceful Campus Protest

"Restrictive policies...an attempt to appease politicians who call for university administrators to use a heavy hand."
by Future U/ August 18, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Discipline of History is “In a Rut,” and Here’s How to Get Out of It

"Make it ore comparative, global, and holistic, re-engage with the social sciences, and incorporate complexity/systems thinking."
by Future U/ August 15, 2024/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Biden Administration Seeks Reinstatement of SAVE Plan

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar: “The rule is a straightforward exercise of the Department’s express statutory authority."
by Future U/ August 14, 2024/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Ben Sasse’s Costly Tenure as University of Florida President

"Sasse spent more on travel in his 17 months at UF than did Fuchs (his predecessor) during his entire eight-year …
by Future U/ August 13, 2024/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/
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