Voice: 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 MaimonThe 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 MaimonHigher Education in a New Trump Era
A long-time university president on what colleges must do to meet this moment
By Elaine MaimonTrump 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 MaimonThe 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 MaimonUniversities 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 MaimonWhy 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 MaimonHow 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 MaimonPublic 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 MaimonPOTUS 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