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PERSPECTIVES: Doing More With Less? How About Doing Less?

“'Fewer, Less, and No' can be powerful words for change—if we allow them to be."
by Future U/ May 24, 2023/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

COMMENTARY: Colleges and Universities are Not Businesses

The Neoliberal mindset converts higher education from a forum of ideas to a forum of goods and services.
by John Traphagan/ May 23, 2023/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

COMMENTARY: Why the Origin of Information Matters

Fraud happens. Lies happen. Cheating happens.
by George Styles and J.W. Traphagan/ May 22, 2023/ Education, Perspectives, Society/

FUTUREU FORUM (Audio): Resisting the Neoliberal University

Featuring Professor Claire Polster with commentary offered by Professor Nathan Rousseau.
by Future U/ May 21, 2023/ Audio, FutureU Forum, Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

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/
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