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PERSPECTIVES: How A Cancer Diagnosis Opened My Eyes About Science Publishing

George Monbiot wanted to learn more about his cancer–diagnosis, treatment alternatives, etc. But he couldn’t afford the high cost of accessing …

by Future U/ September 14, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: What Is Going On At Michigan State?

Caroline Kitchener and Alia Wong call it ‘a moral catastrophe.’ Read that take at The Atlantic.

by Future U/ September 13, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Do Presidents Fall From Grace?

A major factor, claims William Tierney, is limited shared governance. Read more from Insider Higher Education.

by Future U/ September 12, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Student Life At St. John’s College

Is this what a college education should be? It’s debatable but certainly worth a look. Read more at The New …

by Future U/ September 11, 2018/ Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Is College So Expensive?

There are reasons, of course. But those reasons are unique to the U.S. Read more from Amanda Ripley at The …

by Future U/ September 10, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Frats At It Again, This Time At Auburn

Dissing an HBCU is the issue. Michael Harriot has the story at The Root.

by Future U/ September 9, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Are Few Public Universities At The Top Of The Rankings?

Jeff Selingo believes one reason–cuts in state funding. Read more from The Washington Post.

by Future U/ September 8, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: More Conflict Between MSU And Nassar Victims, This Time Over ‘Healing Assistance Fund’

University claims some victims have engaged in fraudulent activity re funds access. VIctims respond in defense. Read more from The Detroit …

by Future U/ September 7, 2018/ MSU, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: UCLA Is Top U.S. Public University In World University Rankings

UCLA is the top choice for the second consecutive year. Read more here.

by Future U/ September 6, 2018/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘Price Matching’ In Higher Ed Is Making Privates Cost-Competitive With Publics

“Robert Morris University said last week it would charge Pennsylvania residents the same price as local public universities, and give …

by Future U/ September 5, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Say What?! Commitment To Diversity Is A Problem?

That’s what Heather MacDonald wrote in the LA Times about UCLA. “It’s a costly diversion from its true mission.” Read …

by Future U/ September 4, 2018/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Does ‘Publish or Perish’ Lead to Trivial Pursuits?

“Growing pressure to publish only in elite tier ignores the vital importance of lesser-ranked titles to academia and society,” says Adam Graycar. Read his …

by Future U/ September 3, 2018/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Price of Textbooks, $$$, Yowza!

“The poverty line for a family of three is $20,780…. Assuming textbooks cost…$1,400 a year, that amount represents nearly 7% …

by Future U/ September 2, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Academic Freedom and Librarians: What’s The Connection?

“The tussle is the latest example of a major research university’s struggle to draw the bounds of academic freedom — …

by Future U/ September 1, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: MSU ‘Cleared’ By NCAA, But What Does That Mean?

It’s jurisdictional, that is, in relation to matters over which the NCAA has oversight. Other bodies, including the U.S. Dept …

by Future U/ August 31, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives/