Voice: Elaine Maimon

Temple’s Future Scholars
A longtime college president encourages other universities to follow Temple’s example and make college possible for more Philadelphia students
By Elaine Maimon
“We’re Under Attack”
The Trump administration wants to freeze federal funds that support the important work of universities. A longtime college president explains why that’s dangerous — and what we can do about it
By Elaine Maimon
Keeping Avenue of the Arts for the Arts
Revisiting a longtime university president’s proposal to turn University of the Arts’ main building into an arts community that would make the city a destination for practicing artists. The developer of Bok has a plan — but may need Mayor Parker to make it happen
By Elaine Maimon
Saquon Barkley’s Gratitude for Teachers
The Eagles’ star running back makes a point to thank his teachers — and shines a light on a profession in need of love, says a longtime university president
By Elaine Maimon
This Isn’t Policy. It’s Chaos for Colleges.
A longtime university president laments the havoc caused by Trump’s temporary freeze on federal programs — and fears it’s only just begun
By Elaine Maimon
Lose “DEI.” Keep Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
A longtime university president mourns the attack on ideas that are important to democracy
By Elaine Maimon
Penn’s Free Ride
A longtime university president and Penn alumna applauds the university for putting its money where its mouth is to attract working and middle-class students
By Elaine Maimon
The Key To Fighting College “Elitism”
The 2024 election highlighted an education divide in the American populace. A long-time university president says the answer lies with colleges themselves
By Elaine Maimon
Higher Education in a New Trump Era
A long-time university president on what colleges must do to meet this moment
By Elaine Maimon
Trump vs. Harris on Higher Ed
A long-time university president wishes she could write a normal article contrasting the presidential candidates’ policies on higher education. But these are not normal times
By Elaine Maimon