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NEWS BRIEFS: What Exit Inteviews Tell Us About the Experiences of D-1 Student-Athletes

Daniel Libit and Luke Cyphers took the time to find out. Their findings were published at The Intercollegiate. Enlightening–because we …

by Future U/ November 5, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: At Michigan State: “Made a Thousand Times Worse by Misdirection and Mismanagement from the Top of the University”

Says Valerie von Frank, a member of Parents of Sister Survivors Engage (POSSE). Read more from the Michigan Advance in …

by Future U/ November 4, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Michigan State University’s Culture Hasn’t Changed

Recent incidents at MSU point to an undeniable reality–underlying issues remain prevalent. Read this Lansing State Journal editorial position for …

by Future U/ November 3, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Racist Incidents at Michigan State Require More Attention, Action

Professor Eunice Foster writes at The Lansing State Journal.

by Future U/ November 2, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Virtues, the Liberal Left, and The Academy Explored in New Book

Connections are the focus of Robert Boyers new book, The Tyranny of Virtue: Identity, the Academy, and the Hunt For …

by Future U/ November 1, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Political Pressure Forces Change at NCAA

“The NCAA has a choice. It can get on board or risk getting run over. It can craft legislation that …

by Future U/ October 31, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: MSU Students Speak Out At Forum About Campus Racism

“This needs to be taken just as serious as sexual assault on campus,” attendee Shenia Cocks said. “We do not …

by Future U/ October 30, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Just Another Week,’ As Turmoil Rocks MSU

A former president will stand trial and a trustee resigns. Read more at Michigan Advance.

by Future U/ October 29, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Big Ten Voting Challenge’ Paid Dividends at University of Michigan

Edie Goldenberg, professor of political science and public policy at the University of Michigan, describes how efforts at UM led …

by Future U/ October 28, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: At Michigan State, a Noose Left on Student’s Door Brings Multiple Interpretations, Outrage at Inaction

A black MSU student found a noose made of toilet paper hanging on her door. The University says it was …

by Future U/ October 27, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Main Culprit in the High Cost of Higher Ed? State Funding Cuts Says Washington-Based Think Tank

“Over the last decade, deep cuts in state funding for higher education have contributed to significant tuition increases and pushed …

by Future U/ October 26, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Racist Incidents at Michigan State Get Campus-wide Attention, Weekend Protest Planned

A toilet paper noose was hung on the door of two black residents living in Bryan Hall. Throughout the week, more reported …

by Future U/ October 25, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

NEWS BRIEFS: State Declines in Public Higher Ed Funding Forces Cal State San Marcos to ‘Prioritize’

“Dean Michael Schroder traveled first class, stayed at Ritz-Carlton hotels, and bought a $110 Bruno-style bone-in filet…. Former provost Graham …

by Future U/ October 24, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Wayne St (MI) Initiates Free Tuition for Detroit Students/Residents

“Called the ‘Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge,’ the initiative could potentially provide free tuition to students currently enrolled in Detroit …

by Future U/ October 23, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Free’ College Tuition Plans Don’t Factor In This Issue

It’s recession, and the impact it will have on the states’ ability to pay their share, which could be at …

by Future U/ October 22, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/