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PERSPECTIVES: “Michigan State’s Problems Started At The Top, Years Ago,” Washington Post

Sally Jenkins: “The problem is much bigger—and higher up—than coaches. Until Michigan State wipes the board clean, it’s hard to …

by Future U/ March 7, 2018/ Higher Ed, MSU, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Supporters, Protesters Clash At Spencer Talk At Michigan State

Read more from The Lansing State Journal.

by Future U/ March 6, 2018/ MSU, Public Higher Ed, Society/

FRIDAY FORUM: “Who Benefits? A Shift in Engagement from Public Good to Institutional Advancement” With Dr. Glenn Sterner

  Sterner Friday Forum March 16, 2018 Glenn Sterner received his Ph.D. in Rural Sociology from The Pennsylvania State University. …

by Future U/ March 6, 2018/

PERSPECTIVES: Is Shakeout Underway in American Higher Education?

Yes, says the Wall Street Journal: “…segregating into winners and losers—with winners growing/expanding & losers seeing signs of a death …

by Future U/ March 5, 2018/ Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Many Public And Private Colleges Don’t Meet Enrollment Goals

WaPo: “A survey released last week by the Chronicle of Higher Education found 52% of private colleges and 44% of public colleges …

by Future U/ March 4, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Fans Share Blame Re College Athletics Scandals

WaPo: “Sports are so outsized in our culture, we have drifted from fundamental values…. Any time the stakes get high, …

by Future U/ March 3, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: MSU Faculty Senate To University Board, “Resign”

The 40-7 vote follows an earlier no-confidence vote. Read more from The Lansing State Journal.

by Future U/ March 2, 2018/ MSU, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: Michigan State Faculty Raise Questions, Again, About University Trustees

Trustees accorded a prestigious honor to former president L.K. Simon–quietly and without academic review. (From The Chronicle of Higher Education. Note: Premium …

by Future U/ March 1, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: U.S. Department Of Education Begins Investigation Of Michigan State

The investigation will look at systemic issues in the university’s handling of the Dr. Larry Nassar sexual assault case. Read …

by Future U/ February 28, 2018/ Higher Ed, MSU, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: Seasoned Presidential Leader Tapped To Lead An HBCU

Dr. Ruth Simmons, former president at both Brown University and Smith College, is the new president at Prairie View A&M …

by Future U/ February 27, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Celebrating Students As Agents Of Change

Students organizing for change isn’t new, thank goodness. “Adults” take note. Written by Frank A. Fear, professor emeritus, Michigan State …

by Frank Fear/ February 26, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: What’s Happening To Wisconsin’s Higher Education System? (“Ruinous,” UW Stout Student Senate)

Read Rachel Ida Buff’s interpretation from The Nation.

by Future U/ February 25, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Tom Watkins On Why Tuition-Free College Makes Sense

“We need to make higher education affordable…if we are going to have a workforce…to compete in the global marketplace….” Read …

by Future U/ February 24, 2018/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Report, More Universities Implicated In FBI Basketball Corruption Probe

Read the latest from ESPN.

by Future U/ February 23, 2018/ MSU, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Engler To MSU Faculty Member, “You’re Trapped In The Past”

Jean Boucher urged the MSU Board, “Step down! We need a psychological reset. We need a new MSU!” “Engler asked …

by Future U/ February 22, 2018/ Higher Ed, MSU/