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NEWS BRIEFS: If Adopted, State of Texas Proposal Would Derail Faculty Control of Academic Governance

Brian Evans, president of the Texas AAUP: "It’s no longer an elected faculty voice. It’s controlled by the administration.”
by Future U/ June 9, 2025/ Fascist Neoliberalism, Higher Ed, News Briefs/

PERSPECTIVES: An Outgoing President’s Take on What Higher Ed Needs to Do

“We need to make sure we’re constantly asking the right question of how we make the institution better.”
by Future U/ June 5, 2025/ Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: CNN Reports Multiple Colleges/Universities Reaching Out to Trump Administration, Seeking to Avoid Becoming “The Next Harvard”

One university board member told CNN: “We do not have any interest in being their ‘model school’ or whatever.”
by Future U/ June 4, 2025/ Fascist Neoliberalism, Higher Ed, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: “You Will Not Be Missed,” Professor Parsons

Professor Graham Parsons: "In a matter of days, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point abandoned its core principles."
by Future U/ May 26, 2025/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

COMMENTARY: Adrian Lenardic on “The Branded University”

"Branding is about identity that, in principle, helps customers/consumers choose your company over the competition."
by Future U/ May 16, 2025/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: IU Faculty Retirement Incentive, “Sign this NDA and Keep Your Mouth Shut”

Mark Criley, AAUP: "NDAs are an attempt to insulate the administration and the institution from criticism.”
by Future U/ May 14, 2025/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

COMMENTARY: At U Michigan, “Ono’s Absentee Leadership Contributed to a Pervasive Climate of Mistrust on Campus”

"A president who is a good fit for today's Florida was never the right leader for (the University of) Michigan."
by Future U/ May 13, 2025/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Did Ono Cut Michigan’s DEI Office in Dress Rehersal for U Florida Job?

UM Prof Rebekah Modrak: (Ono) was not setting ‘policy’ in consideration of the best interests of our (university) community."
by Future U/ May 12, 2025/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “Let Me Count the Ways,” Higher Ed Fighting Battles on Three Fronts

"There’s no institutional experience or cohesion among administrators, boards, faculties, and major donors.”
by Future U/ May 11, 2025/ Public Higher Ed/

PERSPECTIVES: What Now for University of Michigan?

"With the shortest presidential term in U-M’s history, Ono is leaving amid frustration over resisting Trump’s cost-cutting/cultural measures."
by Future U/ May 6, 2025/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Dismantling U Michigan’s DEI Office/Programs Yields Benefits for Ono

UM alum Lisa Barney on mismanteling DEI: "UM is supposed to be the home of leaders and best. I am …
by Future U/ May 5, 2025/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

COMMENTARY: “Capitulating to the Assault on Higher Education Will Only Bring More Attacks”

"Remember what Martin Luther King Jr. taught us about being complacent when civil rights are on the line."
by Future U/ April 9, 2025/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Question Posed at East Lansing Rally, “Will Michigan State Administration Follow U Michigan’s Lead?”

"Participants shouted “We fight fascism!” as the rally concluded."
by Future U/ March 31, 2025/ MSU, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: University of Michigan, Long-time Champion, Closes Its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Rebekah Modrak, chair Faculty Senate: ""Univ of Michigan leaders seem determined to comply/collaborate in our destruction."
by Future U/ March 29, 2025/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

COMMENTARY By J.W. Traphagan: Why We Need Language Instruction in Higher Education

"As administrators cut programs to save money, they need to think about the purpose of education in a democratic society."
by John Traphagan/ March 1, 2025/ Education, Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/
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