Voice: Elaine Maimon

Is this Really Government “Efficiency”?
Trump and DOGE supposedly want to make public institutions more efficient. So why, a longtime university president wonders, are they targeting a local higher ed consortium that brings in money and impacts thousands?
By Elaine Maimon
How To Hire a Community College President
CCP President Donald Generals was fired on April 10. A long-time university president has some hiring advice for the college’s board — including courage to meet this moment
By Elaine Maimon
Hail to the Champions of University Values
The presidents of Temple and Princeton are setting an example for what leaders must do in today’s political climate, according to a longtime university president
By Elaine Maimon
Winners Write the History …
… so let’s ensure the American people are those winners by preserving and teaching the stories that form our democracy, a longtime college president urges
By Elaine Maimon
Students, Direct Your Ire Where It Belongs
A longtime university president points to the real threat that needs protesting
By Elaine Maimon
Federal Offices Closed? Call your Congressional Rep
Among other effects of Pres. Trump’s chaotic funding freezes, Americans with student loans no longer have access to critical payment info. A longtime university president has advice on what to do
By 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