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PERSPECTIVES: Not Hyperbole. The Rightwing Infiltration of Higher Education is Real.

“Core academic values are at risk, including academic freedom and the uncompromised search for knowledge.” Frank Fear’s commentary was published …

by Future U/ July 23, 2021/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: U of California System — Record Number of Applicants. Most Diverse Incoming Class Ever.

FROM THE LA TIMES: “The UC system’s nine undergraduate campuses collectively admitted 132,353 prospective freshmen (+11% from 2020). Of accepted …

by Future U/ July 20, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: In Ruling, SCOTUS Protects Donor Anonymity, Rejects Philanthropic Transparency

“By a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, the court struck down CA’s law requiring nonprofits to file a list of …

by Future U/ July 6, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: PA’s 14 State College System To Contract, Six Schools to Become Two

In a controversial consolidation, California, Clarion, and Edinboro would be grouped into one institution, while Lock Haven, Bloomsburg, and Mansfield …

by Future U/ July 2, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: College Student Hunger? It’s Real and Anything But New. How Should We Respond?

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION: “If students’ basic needs are met, they are more likely to perform well, feel physically and mentally …

by Future U/ June 30, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

Requiring On-Campus Student Vaccinations: U of Michigan 1, Michigan State 0

List of all colleges/universities requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. From The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ June 29, 2021/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Over 900 Universities in 90 Countries Issue “New Magna Carta”

The document is an effort to reverse troubling trends. Sijbolt Noorda, president emeritus of the University of Amsterdam: “If we …

by Future U/ June 25, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Holy Academic Freedom! Florida Requires ‘Diversity Viewpoints’ in Collegiate Civics Education

In signing the law, FL Governor Ron DeSantis said, “We do not want them (universities) to be hotbeds for stale …

by Future U/ June 24, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Impact of ‘For the People Act’ on Higher Ed

From Inside Higher Education: “The legislation specifically addresses the role of higher education institutions in the voting process, which includes …

by Future U/ June 21, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

Remembering Paul A. Miller: Leadership for the Public Good

Paul A Miller played various roles in a career that spanned over 70 years, including County Extension agent, faculty member …

by Frank Fear/ June 13, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: On ‘Free Speech’

Justice Hugo Black and his interpretation of ‘free speech’ as a constitutional right of expression. Read more here. “Unless there …

by Future U/ June 12, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Academic Repression is Goal in Michigan Legislative Proposal

FROM THE MICHIGAN ADVANCE: “Senate Bill 460, sponsored by Sen. Lana Theis (R-Brighton), would prohibit school districts from including in …

by Future U/ June 8, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: The Uneven Landscape of America’s Public Universities

Laura Hamilton and Kelly Nielsen: “The gradual state disinvestment in higher education concentrates resources at the most advantaged universities and …

by Future U/ June 7, 2021/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Donor/UVA Collaborate on $100 Million Initiative on Democracy

The Karsh Institute of Democracy will “elevate the practical understanding and promotion of democratic principles.” Institutionally, it will coordinate the …

by Future U/ June 4, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Pattern of Player Abuse Haunts Women’s College Basketball

Those involved up and down the administrative line need to make reform a priority, which begins with the courage and …

by Carolyn Bower/ June 1, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/