“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

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