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“The professors are the enemy”: J.D. Vance on higher education

[W]e have to honestly and aggressively attack the universities in this country. -JD Vance Greetings from a somewhat less infernal Virginia July day.  A storm front broke through our heat last night, which is a relief to all of us, … Continue reading →

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Getting ready to read Project 2025 in an open, online discussion

How might a likely second Trump administration impact higher education?  How can academics plan for and anticipate that major event, should it occur? NOTE corrected schedule below! A week ago I posted that Trump is the likely winner of the … Continue reading →

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American views of higher education continue to worsen

What do Americans think about our higher education sector? Greetings from the road – the railroad, to be precise.  I’m traveling from Washington, DC to a series of in-person and online meetings.  That means a very busy few days, but … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a second Trump administration

What might the next American presidential administration mean for higher education? I’ve been tracking the US election closely, given the many impacts its results could have on colleges and universities. Until last month I thought the race too close to … Continue reading →

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