Higher education has experienced a surge of university closures in recent times. While data has been useful in comprehending the extent of these challenges, there are real individuals and locations behind the statistics. Last summer, I embarked on a traditional American road trip to visit defunct and dying colleges, documenting what the sector was losing … Read more
Democracy and higher education have a positive relationship. The growth of universities in the United States coincided with the country becoming more democratic. While the early colleges were founded in British colonies under a monarchy, the emphasis on research, teaching, and educating the whole student flourished as democracy took hold. Despite the stain of slavery, … Read more
Higher education reforms in Florida under Governor Ron DeSantis have sparked criticism from today’s education establishment: tweeting professors, scholarly guilds, the American Association of University Professors and the mainstream press. But a closer look at Florida’s general education revisions reveals why such reforms are very much necessary. Most college curriculum was prescribed until the elective … Read more
Overview: What if Donald Trump were to participate in school shooter trainings? This teacher believes it is necessary. Former President Donald Trump has nearly faced assassination attempts by two deranged individuals with guns, who happened to be white Republicans, on two separate occasions. A third instance also appeared to be quite alarming. Trump’s concerns have … Read more
It is evident that billionaire Jeff Bezos instructed the editorial board not to publish their endorsement of Kamala Harris. The editorial had already been written, but Bezos intervened to stop it. The directive came from Will Lewis, who Bezos had brought in from Rupert Murdoch’s conservative publishing empire. The reasons behind Bezos’s decision remain unknown … Read more
These conversations should involve discussing the potential consequences of compliance with authoritarian measures, such as the erosion of academic freedom and the stifling of dissent. Second, colleges and universities should develop contingency plans for protecting vulnerable members of their communities, such as undocumented students, international students, and faculty and staff who may be targeted for … Read more
For many individuals, the 2024 U.S. presidential election is causing feelings of déjà vu, leading to stress and anxiety. The American Psychological Association reported that the 2016 election was a significant source of stress for over half of American adults. Fast forward to 2024, and election anxiety is on the rise. This year, the American … Read more
Zach Justus and Nik Janos, from California State University, Chico, argue that existing policies regarding generative artificial intelligence in education are becoming obsolete due to the integration of AI technology into various platforms. They highlight the current state of “jagged integration,” where AI tools are embedded in systems that students and faculty already use, making … Read more
Join or Die, a documentary that has been circulating in film festivals for over a year, is now available for streaming on Netflix. The film serves as an introduction to the life and work of Robert D. Putnam, a political scientist and professor emeritus at Harvard University. Directors Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis, who were … Read more
Alexey Yaremenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus Parenting is highly respected in society, with significant support systems in place such as baby showers and paid time off for parents. Recently, the diversity, equity, and inclusion committee at my university discussed advocating for the construction of lactation stations for single parents among the student population. As a childfree-by-choice individual, … Read more