public higher education Archives

public higher education Archive

PERSPECTIVES: The Uneven Landscape of America’s Public Universities

Laura Hamilton and Kelly Nielsen: “The gradual state disinvestment in higher education concentrates resources at the most advantaged universities and …

by Future U/ June 7, 2021/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan Business Leaders Protest Funding Formula for State Universities

12.2% funding cut proposed for U of Michigan. “House Republicans passed House Bill 4400 last week that would better fund universities …

by Future U/ May 18, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: More Michigan Colleges/Universities Offer Tuition Assistance

FROM THE BRIDGE: “Between the community college programs and tuition-free offers for some students at a growing number of colleges …

by Future U/ March 8, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Help, State of Michigan! (…lower tuition costs….)

Plea issued by The State News. Read more here.

by Future U/ November 22, 2019/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Main Culprit in the High Cost of Higher Ed? State Funding Cuts Says Washington-Based Think Tank

“Over the last decade, deep cuts in state funding for higher education have contributed to significant tuition increases and pushed …

by Future U/ October 26, 2019/ Public Higher Ed/

NEWS BRIEFS: Public Higher Ed Funding–Fifth of States Still Struggle From Great Recession

Eric Kelderman has details in this feature article from The Chronicle of Higher Education. “The states where per-student spending still …

by Future U/ April 13, 2019/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Why Are Few Public Universities At The Top Of The Rankings?

Jeff Selingo believes one reason–cuts in state funding. Read more from The Washington Post.

by Future U/ September 8, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Implications Of America’s “Higher Education Deserts”

Even though America has an abundance of higher ed choices, there are “education deserts,” too (that is, no public college/university …

by Future U/ July 18, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Former Public University President Calls Out Peers

Jame V. Koch: “Even though the best interests of students and taxpayers revolve around college access, affordability, and college access, …

by Future U/ January 10, 2018/ Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Moody’s Downgrades Higher Education To “Negative”

“Growth of industry’s expenses will outpace revenue growth for the next 12-18 months, with public universities. in particular, facing money woes.” Read …

by Future U/ December 11, 2017/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed/