PERSPECTIVES: Higher Ed Rushes to Cash In on Artificial Intelligence A number of universities are investing heavily in infrastructure enhancements and faculty cluster hires. by Future U/ May 20, 2023/ Higher Ed, Society/
FUTUREU Forum with Professor Claire Polster, “Resisting the Neoliberal University” FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1:30-3p, Eastern. Participation via ZOOM. Contact Frank Fear at fear@msu for the link. by Future U/ May 19, 2023/ FutureU Forum, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society, Video/
NEWS BRIEFS: Higher Education Overhaul Bill Looming in Ohio State Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid): "This would be the worst assault on academic freedom that Ohio has ever seen.” … by Future U/ May 18, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: Huggins Circumstance “Stark Window Into the Power Dynamics” in Major College Athletics "Firing coaches can be futile without addressing deeper cultural problems." by Future U/ May 17, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/
COMMENTARY: Should We Be Worried About AI in Schooling? "For years, our schools have been programming students to write uninspiring, formulaic essays." by John Traphagan/ May 16, 2023/ Education, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society, Teaching/
PERSPECTIVES: Hillsdale College, Educational Bastion of Rightwing Politics "Hillsdale has vastly expanded its influence, partly through its ties to Republican politics." by Future U/ May 15, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: DeSantis At It Again, Rigging A Public College Presidential Appointment "Sole candidate named 2 days after he applied and 5 days after the board lowered the education requirements for the … by Future U/ May 14, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/
COMMENTARY: Homeschooling and the Attack on Democracy Education needs to prepare children to function in a socially and intellectually diverse society. by John Traphagan/ May 13, 2023/ Education, Perspectives, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: For Every $100 Foundations Gave to Ivy Schools, HBCUs Got 56 Cents "Ivy League schools received a combined $5.5 billion in philanthropic dollars from 2015-2019, while HBCUs received $303 million." by Future U/ May 11, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: College Sports Gambling Woes, A Matter of When Not Whether "This is probably just the tip of the iceberg,” says Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem … by Future U/ May 10, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: Three Universities Implicated in Sports Betting Scandals "A week after Alabama's baseball coach was fired, there are two more betting scandals in college sports." by Future U/ May 9, 2023/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/
NEWS BRIEFS: National Teleconference Scheduled on Sports Betting and Intercollegiate Athletics Thursday, May 18, 2-3:30p Eastern (virtual forum) by Future U/ May 8, 2023/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/
PERSPECTIVE: Principled Neutrality? Bunk, Professor Says "Since their founding, universities have been moral and political actors." by Future U/ May 7, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: Are We Exchanging Ideas Worth Sharing on Social Media? "We can take steps to push back against the slayer of reason." by George Styles and J.W. Traphagan/ May 5, 2023/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/
PERSPECTIVES: “The Fight for Higher Education Must Be a Fight for the Library as Well” 'The project for those of us committed to the freedom of expression is to intervene when we see public institutions … by Future U/ May 4, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/