The Higher Education Contraction: A Wave of Fiscal Austerity Sweeps U.S. Campuses
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July 7, 2026
As the higher education sector transitions into the 2026–27 fiscal year, a sobering reality has taken hold across the American landscape. Throughout June, a broad spectrum of institutions—from prestigious, research-heavy flagships to small, private…
The Academic Dynasty Dilemma: When Faculty Kids Choose Their Parents’ Campuses
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July 3, 2026
For decades, the halls of academia have operated under a quiet, unspoken tradition: the tendency for faculty and staff members to steer their children toward the institutions where they themselves are employed. This phenomenon, long accepted as a perk or…
