for the public good Archives - Future U

for the public good Archive

NEWS BRIEFS: Donor/UVA Collaborate on $100 Million Initiative on Democracy

The Karsh Institute of Democracy will “elevate the practical understanding and promotion of democratic principles.” Institutionally, it will coordinate the …

by Future U/ June 4, 2021/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan Lawmakers Consider Restricting What Public Universities Can Do to Address COVID

FROM THE MICHIGAN BRIDGE: ‘It’s “befuddling’ said Dan Hurley, CEO of the Michigan Association of State Universities. ‘For a legislative …

by Future U/ April 24, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: UM Regent Ron Weiser Compares Criticism of Him to “1930s Germany”

In a public letter, U. of Michigan affiliates wrote: “You (Weiser) have to choose between supporting the U of M …

by Future U/ April 5, 2021/ Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: ‘China Flu?’ U of Michigan Prof Comments on Implications

University of Michigan professor Melissa Borja: “The pandemic is still here. We still have leaders who are choosing to use …

by Future U/ March 18, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “I Definitely Don’t Know Where I Would Be Without the Program”

Says Austin Brown, a participant in The Edgewood Village Scholars Program. Learn more about the program in this article authored …

by Future U/ December 23, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Public Well-Served By Campus Newspapers

College newspapers: “Student journalists have been kept busy breaking news of campus outbreaks, pushing for transparency from administrators, and publishing …

by Future U/ September 20, 2020/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: American Public, University Presidents Differ Significantly on ‘Free Tuition’

From Pew Research Center: “Among all U.S. adults, 63% favor making tuition at public colleges free, including 37% who strongly favor …

by Future U/ March 26, 2020/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Newsome to U Cal Regents: ‘No, on Tuition Hikes!”

Gov. Gavin Newsom opposes UC tuition increase as ‘unwarranted’ and ‘bad for students.’ Read more from the LA Times.

by Future U/ January 22, 2020/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: At Michigan State: “Made a Thousand Times Worse by Misdirection and Mismanagement from the Top of the University”

Says Valerie von Frank, a member of Parents of Sister Survivors Engage (POSSE). Read more from the Michigan Advance in …

by Future U/ November 4, 2019/ MSU, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: When University Boards Are Dysfunctional

While politics are always un the mix, Michael Poliakoff, president of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, says the …

by Future U/ August 7, 2019/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: These Universities Made “Tech for Public Good” A Priority

Universities include Arizona State, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Florida International, Georgia Tech, Georgetown, Harvard, Howard, Miami Dade College, MIT, Olin College …

by Future U/ March 16, 2019/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: How A Cancer Diagnosis Opened My Eyes About Science Publishing

George Monbiot wanted to learn more about his cancer–diagnosis, treatment alternatives, etc. But he couldn’t afford the high cost of accessing …

by Future U/ September 14, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: AAUP Statement & Petition–‘Protect The Liberal Arts’

Issued jointly with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). Read and sign.

by Future U/ May 31, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: At Rutgers-Newark There’s An Honors College That Honors ‘Grit’

“While academic skill matters in determining who gets selected, the emphasis is on these students’ resiliency, their drive to learn …

by Future U/ May 23, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, 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/

Previous