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PERSPECTIVES: Concerned about The Glass Ceiling? America is Also Plagued by ‘The Glass Floor’

Many children of the elite end up in privileged positions, not because they deserve that status, but because they are …

by Future U/ October 20, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Rice University, Battling the Cost of Higher Education

Those accepted with a verified annual family income of $65k or less will receive full tuition, room/board, and fees.  $65-$130k …

by Future U/ October 19, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Henry Giroux on the Connection Between Neoliberalism and Fascism

Listen to the audio/read an article as Giroux draws from his most recent book, The Terror of the Unforeseen. The …

by Future U/ October 18, 2019/ Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Shakeout in Higher Education Continues, Colleges Close and Merge

Moody’s projects an average of 15 colleges/universities will close per annum, as smaller and financially strapped schools pursue survival strategies. …

by Future U/ October 17, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: A Different Kind of Multi-Million Dollar Donation Aids Cerritos College

Money to buy a band saw and drill press enable woodworking education at this Southern California school. Read more from …

by Future U/ October 16, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Congress Takes Aim at NCAA

“We’re coming for you,” declares Senator Mitt Romney. Read more from Charlotte News & Observer.

by Future U/ October 15, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

Beyond Cheering: Redefining What It Means to Be a Fan

When misconduct emerges, fans tend to deny, defend, and deflect attention from potential wrongdoing. When that happens, fans become enablers, …

by Frank Fear/ October 14, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan AG Urges MSU To Cooperate in Nassar Probe

MI Attorney General Dana Nessel made her comments during a presentation made at an event hosted at Wayne State University …

by Future U/ October 13, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Students Burn Book After Author’s Presentation

“Jennine Capó Crucet is the author of a critically acclaimed novel, Make Your Home Among Strangers, which follows a Latina …

by Future U/ October 12, 2019/ News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: State Representatives Urge MSU Board to Cooperate with MI AG Investigation

A dozen elected state representatives have signed a letter to the MSU Board in which they encourage full cooperation with …

by Future U/ October 11, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: In New Book, Scholars Explore ‘The Gig Academy’

In The Gig Academy: Mapping Labor in the Neoliberal University, Adrianna Kezar, Tom DePaola, and Daniel T. Scott es describe the …

by Future U/ October 10, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: “Everyone Made Money Off My N.C.A.A. Career, Except Me” (commentary)

“California’s initiative to allow college athletes to profit from their talent is a boon especially for women and competitors in …

by Future U/ October 9, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: What History Can Reveal About Your University

What happened at the University of Virginia in September 1826 becomes a matter of public knowledge, discussion, and perhaps more. …

by Future U/ October 8, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Protests Greet The Announcement of Chancellor Appointment

“If they cared about what we thought, we wouldn’t be in this position, to begin with,” Prof. Garrett Felber said …

by Future U/ October 7, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: Fewer Michigan High School Grads, A Challenge For Michigan’s Regional Universities

How bad is it? How are schools responding? Here’s a new report from The Bridge.

by Future U/ October 6, 2019/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/