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

The Best Case for Forgiving Student Loans

The Biden-Harris administration is forgiving $4.5 billion in student debt for college grads who have chosen to become public servants. A long time university president thinks that should be just the start

By Elaine Maimon

Universities Must Make Voting Easy For Students

A long-time university president reminds Philadelphia-area colleges: You are legally required to help your students register and vote. Here’s why

By Elaine Maimon

Why the Privilege of College Should Be a Right for All

A long-time university president reflects on the value of college beyond job preparation

By Elaine Maimon

How Did the Constitution Fare in the Debate?

A longtime university president considers the September 10 presidential debate in the context of Constitutional studies

By Elaine Maimon

Public Speaking Can Win (or Lose) the Presidency

The ability to deliver a message effectively could determine our next POTUS — and is a skill, a long-time university president argues, that all students should learn

By Elaine Maimon

POTUS as Teacher-In-Chief

The best U. S. presidents exemplify the traits of good teachers. Here’s what to look for, from a longtime university president

By Elaine Maimon