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PERSPECTIVES: What Can Happen When College Students Become Customers

Here’s another thoughtful essay from Frank Bruni of The New York Times.

by Future U/ June 25, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Victim Confronts College Football Coach 18 Years After Gang Rape

The victim, who has gone public with her story, was invited to meet with the head coach (now at another …

by Future U/ June 24, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds U. of Texas Affirmative Action Program

In a landmark decision, The Court upheld UTs “10%” program. Read three articles from The New York Times: a news …

by Future U/ June 24, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Progressives Gather in Chicago at “The People’s Summit”

The goal of The People’s Summit was to broaden, deepen, & sustain efforts that seek social, economic, racial, and environmental justice and …

by Future U/ June 22, 2016/ News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: When Universities Plan Strategically, What Makes A Sensible Strategy?

Case in point is Florida Gulf Coast University, a public, regional university in SW FL. Read the news account and the public …

by Future U/ June 19, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan’s Public Universities Spend $1 Billion This Summer on Campus Construction Projects

You’re a state legislator and read this p.1 article. You also know big $$$ are coming in from univ. donors. …

by Future U/ June 18, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Governor Intervenes, U. of Louisville President Steps Down

From WaPost: “University of Louisville President James Ramsey will step down and the school’s governing board will be reorganized under …

by Future U/ June 18, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Recovering From A Community Catastrophe

Here’s a thoughtful piece written by Mark Wyckoff, Land Policy Institute, Michigan State University.

by Future U/ June 17, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Built by Jesuits and Slaves, Georgetown University Responds

In 1838 Georgetown University sold 272 slaves, using proceeds to retire debt and sustain the institution. Read more here about GU’s …

by Future U/ June 15, 2016/ News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: How To Manage Student Debt

On average, it’s estimated that this year’s graduates have accumulated nearly $40k in student debt. How to respond? Read recommendations …

by Future U/ June 14, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Naming Law School After Justice Scalia Is Important

Read why in this Washington Post Op Ed written by a George Mason law student.

by Future U/ June 14, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Letter to Stanford U. by Stanford Assoc. of Students for Sexual Assault Prevention

Here are a list of requests made to the Stanford U. administration by a Stanford student organization.

by Future U/ June 9, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: On the Heels of Baylor, Comes Another Campus Sexual Assault Shock

Light sentence for rape committed by a Stanford male athlete has created a national outrage. Read more about this case, …

by Future U/ June 7, 2016/ News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: UMich, Mich St. To Receive Less in State Budget Than 5 Years Ago

As far as state funding goes, several public universities in Michigan–including flagship schools–haven’t recovered from the “Great Recession.” Read more here.

by Future U/ June 7, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: National Student Debt Stands At $1.26 Trillion Dollars

College debt is the 2nd largest debt category nationally behind home mortgages. The total amount is greater than debt from credit cards or auto …

by Future U/ June 6, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/