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“Reflections on a Forgotten Crisis at Michigan State University” with Dr. Robert Griffore, MSU Prof Emeritus

In the early 1980s, MSU was adversely affected by a substantial budget shortfall. All departments, colleges, units, and programs at MSU …

by Future U/ January 25, 2019/

NEWS BRIEFS: Yes, Virginia, There Is A Thing Called TUITION REDUCTION

A highly competitive marketplace–with families and students suffering sticker shock–has motivated a number of schools to lower tuition. Here’s the …

by Future U/ January 25, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Reclaim MSU’s Statement On the University’s Presidential Search

“We appreciate Dianne Byrum sharing her perspective on the presidential search. We would like to share our perspective as well. …

by Future U/ January 24, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Do Scholarship And Activism Mix?

Not always, and not without risk, says U. of New Hampshire’s Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. “You should be able to work toward a …

by Future U/ January 23, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: MSU Student Newspaper, “Why Did It Take So Long?”

Editorial asserts that the MSU Board had plenty of early reasons to fire John Engler, but didn’t have the votes …

by Future U/ January 22, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, And Academic Philanthropy

Philanthropist Richard Sackler blames abusers. Abusers “are the culprits and the problem” and that they “are reckless criminals.” What should …

by Future U/ January 21, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Was Timing Of Perles Resignation Intended To Rig Board Replacement?

Yes, reports The Free Press. Accusation: relinquishing Perles’ financial commitment to Michigan State was done in exchange for the governor appointing …

by Future U/ January 20, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVE: It’s Time To Have A Serious Conversation About Academic Philanthropy

Michael Bloomberg’s huge gift to Johns Hopkins could be a discussion kickstarter. Read more in this essay from Inside Higher Education.

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

PERSPECTIVE: What’s A University Worth When It Sheds Its Soul To Remain Viable?

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point is a case in point. Unbecoming a higher education is the cost of staying in …

by Future U/ January 18, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

News Briefs: Engler’s Resignation Letter, Eleven Pages Long, Tells Tale

You be the judge. Here’s the letter.

by Future U/ January 17, 2019/ MSU, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: Reducing Food Waste And Improving Soil Health

Read about this both-and solution. It’s from Colorado State’s Matthew Wallerstein as published in Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 16, 2019/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Engler’s Verbiage Draws Ire … Again

And it’s a continuing news story. Jack Stripling writes about it at The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 15, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Tuition-Free Medical School Yields Application Surge At NYU

And the best news is that apps have doubled from underrepresented minority students. Read more from Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ January 14, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘Those In The Spotlight, Still Enjoying That Moment”

Hard to read, and harder to believe…. Read more from Kim Kozlowski about John Engler’s comments. It’s from The Detroit …

by Future U/ January 13, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Study History? (sad we have to ask and answer that question)

Read Elizabeth A. Lehfeldt’s take at Inside Higher Education. 

by Future U/ January 12, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/