Michael Nietzel is president emeritus of Missouri State University. A Forbes contributor since 2019, he writes about higher education. After earning his B.A. from Wheaton College (Illinois), he was awarded a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois in 1973. He
Half Of Big Ten Faculty Senates Have Voted For A Mutual Defense Compact
Faculty at 9 of the 18 institutions in the Big Ten Conference have now endorsed resolutions urging a mutual defense compact against attacks by the Trump administration.
$1 Million Gift Gives Limestone University Hope To Remain Open
A recent $1 million donation by a local foundation has given Limestone University possible hope to remain open, as it struggles to overcome severe financial problems.
American Academy In Rome Announces This Year’s Rome Prize Winners
The 35 winners of the highly prestigious Rome Prize were announced today. The prizes are awarded to American artists and scholars who work in the arts and humanities.
More Than 100 College Presidents Sign Statement Against Federal Overreach
More than 100 college presidents and other higher education leaders have issued a statement of their concerns about the federal governmental threats to higher education.
Alums Make Historic Donations To Goucher College, University Of Utah
Goucher College and the University of Utah are the recent beneficiaries of landmark gifts made by their alumni — $55 million to Goucher and $25 million to Utah.
The Truman Scholars For 2025 Have Been Named
The 2025 cohort of Truman Scholars was announced Friday. This year’s group includes 54 students from 49 U.S. colleges and universities.
Northwestern University Will Continue Funding Grants Frozen By Feds
Northwestern University announced Thursday that it will continue to provide funding for research projects that have had their funding frozen by the Trump administration.
Facing Budget Crisis, Limestone University Announces Possible Closure
Limestone University, a private, Christian college in Gaffney, S.C. has announced that major financial problems could lead it to shift to on-line classes or even closure.
University Of Chicago Given $100 Million For Its Executive MBA Program
The University of Chicago has received a $100 million gift from entrepreneur and investor Konstantin Sokolov. In recognition, the program will be renamed after Sokolov.
Ivy Showdown: Harvard Says No To Trump Administration Demands
Harvard has forcefully rejected a set of sweeping demands by the Trump administration, setting up a high-profile battle over government control of private universities.
