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NEWS BRIEFS: Study Finds That ‘Mo Money’ Guides College Recruitment

Study finds an uneven field associated with a staple of student recruitment–high schools that colleges visit. Read more at The …

by Future U/ April 17, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Lansing State Journal Commentary, “MSU Community Won’t Find Trust Again Until Engler, Board Are Gone”

Read Graham Couch’s commentary.

by Future U/ April 16, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: MSU Board Meeting Erupts Amid Renewed Calls For Change

Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry elaborates. Read/listen here.

by Future U/ April 15, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: A College Alternative Has Attractive Benefits

One year in length, a school that focuses on high-tech training received over 10k applications for just 50 spots. Read …

by Future U/ April 14, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: When College Admissions Become A Matter For The U.S. Justice Department

Admissions at Harvard is a case in point. “Students for Fair Admissions” accuse the university of discrimination against Asian Americans …

by Future U/ April 13, 2018/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Let’s Add Students And Faculty To MSU Board of Trustees

Anna Pegler-Gordon and Andaluna Borcila are associate professors in MSU’s James Madison College. From The State News.

by Future U/ April 12, 2018/ MSU, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: At U. Chicago, Business Has No Business As Undergrad Major

“Eero Arum: the university has always ‘distinguished itself from other institutions of higher learning by insisting that education is not …

by Future U/ April 11, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

FRIDAY FORUM: “Neoliberalism and the Erosion of Science in Environmental Policy” With Dr. Robert B. Richardson

Regarding most contemporary environmental issues, there has been an erosion of thought and evidence-based decision-making in the American democracy, as citizens, …

by Future U/ April 10, 2018/

NEWS BRIEFS: Are Elite Colleges Colluding On Early College Admissions?

WSJ reports the Justice Department is investigating. Read more here.

by Future U/ April 10, 2018/ Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: Leveling the Playing Field In College Admissions

Harold O. Levy, president of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, is a son of a hardware store owner and a Cornell …

by Future U/ April 9, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Community Colleges Are Looking Better and Better

Cost is a big reason, especially when compared to low-reputation 4-year schools that are 3-5x+ the total cost. Read more …

by Future U/ April 8, 2018/ Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: SOM House Of Reps Finds Troubling Issues–How MSU Handled Nassar Situation

The House report has been sent to law enforcement officials. Read more here.

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

PERSPECTIVES: Plight Continues For America’s Adjunct Faculty

As America’s colleges and universities turn increasingly to adjuncts, many adjuncts aren’t able to earn a living wage. Feature story …

by Future U/ April 6, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Sports Fans Give Universities Unwavering Support During Times Of Scandal

What Penn State drew on–Baylor, too–is now a lifeline at Michigan State. Lauren Theisen offers her perspective. From Deadspin.

by Future U/ April 4, 2018/ Higher Ed, MSU, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Tuition, Not State Support, Carries Day At Many Public Universities

In more than half of U.S. states, tuition is greater than state-funded per-student support. Read more from The Wall Street …

by Future U/ April 3, 2018/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/