Topic: Colleges and Universities

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
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 to Become POTUS Through College Education
The four candidates running for president and vice president have differing education stories. That, a longtime university president notes, is a fact of American life that they must all work to uphold
By Elaine Maimon
Something Doesn’t Add Up at UArts
University of the Arts’ former CFO wants answers about the suddenly-closed school’s $40 million funding gap
By Louis J. Mayer, EdD
Recognition Now
The Berman Museum opens an exhibition of Mexican photographer Enrique Bostelmann with a mission to include more people in fine art, and help ensure art’s survival
By Sarah Jordan
“We Are Without Leaders”
A legendary University of the Arts professor weighs in with the lessons learned from the institution’s sudden closing last week after 150 years
By Neil Kleinman
Higher Ed’s Day of Urban Reckoning
What can cities do to prevent precipitous college closures?
By Diana Lind
UArts’ Closing with One-Week Notice? This Just Isn’t Done
The 150-year-old institution has left students, faculty and the city reeling. A longtime university president joins in the call for an immediate independent investigation
By Elaine Maimon
College Credit for Campaign Work
L.A.’s Occidental College offers a “campaign semester” for students who do election work full time. A longtime university president urges local colleges to do the same
By Elaine Maimon