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More possible Congressional action against university endowments

I’ve recently posted about rising political interest in addressing the wealthiest universities and their endowments.  Now there’s a new development, as a New York representative is openly working on a bill to force those campuses to change how they handle … Continue reading →

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Still more small colleges under threat

An Associated Press article describes more American small colleges under threat.  On the list are Dowling College, Trinity Lutheran University, and Iowa Wesleyan University. Dowling is a good example of the kinds of threats higher ed is facing, and is the article’s … Continue reading →

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The new US Secretary of Education just tore into higher education

The United States has a new Secretary of Education.  John King Jr. is settling into the job, and it looks like one of his first moves is to light into higher education. I’m surprised this speech* isn’t getting more coverage. … Continue reading →

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More journalists now recognize with growing disgust what tv “news” has become

Horror at tv “news” seems to be building this month, which has some implications for information literacy.  Last week I mentioned reports of some people working in tv “journalism” coming forward (anonymously) to share a sense of self-loathing at what … Continue reading →

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Are politicians from both parties now targeting higher education endowments?

American politicians on both sides of the aisle are starting to criticize college and university endowments.  Are we seeing a bipartisan approach emerging? Recently we’ve seen rising political interest in the size of the biggest university endowments, seen in the contexts … Continue reading →

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American tv news starts to glimpse the horror it has become

I’ve been criticizing American tv news – sorry, “news” – for a while.   It’s been a frustrating task, given that mock-journalism’s ability to prosper and influence. buy lexapro online buy lexapro no prescription generic  But now it seems like … Continue reading →

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Undergrad majors: the humanities seriously down, STEM slowly rising

Which majors are undergraduates preferring in American higher education these days?  Not the humanities, according to a new study from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS). Actually, there’s useful stuff for all majors, but let’s start with the … Continue reading →

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Queen sacrifice in Delaware?

Another week, another queen sacrifice: Delaware State University is cutting two dozen majors.  The historically black institution, facing problematic state funding, is ending what its leadership has deemed to be the least popular programs. buy penegra online buy penegra no prescription … Continue reading →

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“We’ve got to bring out the sharp knives”: another state’s education system faces serious cuts

I’ve posted about several American states and their current educational woes, driven by budget problems.  For example, Louisiana higher education is under tremendous pressure due to the collapse of oil prices, as that state’s budget depends on that industry. Let … Continue reading →

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More cuts to Illinois higher education

In the American state of Illinois higher education continues to absorb body blows.  Over the weekend it was Eastern Illinois University‘s turn to make a series of harsh cuts. The university is laying off 177 staff, about one third of … Continue reading →

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