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PRESENTATION: “The Flint Water Crisis: How Could Things Go So Wrong?” Dr. Susan Masten, Professor, MSU College of Engineering

Once a robust city due to a booming automotive industry, Flint MI is now suffering a serious economic decline; so …

by Future U/ January 8, 2016/

Tenured prof, Larycia Hawkins, was placed on leave for claiming that Muslims & Christians worship the same God. The college …

by Future U/ January 6, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

Anderson offers extensive commentary in this October 2015 essay (courtesy www.greenhousethinktank.org)

by Future U/ January 5, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

The NYT’s Paul Krugman offers a thoughtful reply. Read more here.

by Future U/ January 5, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

It’s a great move, signaling appreciation for university staff around the state. Read more here.

by Future U/ January 5, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

Here’s an analysis of the plight of part-time faculty in today’s higher education.

by Future U/ January 4, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

Student groups are putting pressure on colleges to respond to priority issues. Here’s an example–divesting & combatting global climate change.

by Future U/ January 4, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

“For the love of learning…” a mantra for many older Americans. Here’s a story about the trend and higher ed’s response.

by Future U/ January 4, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

It’s the new legislative mantra: funding is tied to worth. Read Pew for an analysis.

by Future U/ January 4, 2016/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

The national decline is about 2%. DC area data show above average declines at women’s & historically black colleges.

by Future U/ January 1, 2016/ News Briefs, Society/

Al Jazeera America asks and analyzes the question. Read about it here.

by Future U/ January 1, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

Those in the sports personnel infrastructure benefit handsomely from major college sports. Read details in The Washington Post. Supporting the …

by Future U/ December 30, 2015/ Perspectives, Society/

Here is USA Today’s feature on the high cost of facilities development. Over 60% of WMU athletics is subsidized, but …

by Future U/ December 30, 2015/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

Perhaps not-so-surprising data on how assaults increase on college football weekends.

by Future U/ December 30, 2015/ News Briefs, Society/

The numbers may surprise you: large demand, low admissions rate. Read details here.

by Future U/ December 30, 2015/ News Briefs, Society/