In a new Trusted Voices podcast, @tvparrot.bsky.social and guest host @drmichaelharris.bsky.social discuss recent changes to accreditation and talk with Father Malachi Van Tassell, President of Saint Francis University, about how mission guided the decision to move to DIII athletics. Now streaming.

President Trump working on executive order intending to 'preserve' college sports from 'threat' In a draft, Donald Trump directs his cabinet to create policy for antitrust protection, state preemption and employment.

Ross Dellinger from Yahoo Sports breaks the news on Trump's draft executive order for college sports-

TL; DR-it gives the NCAA almost everything it wants.

Ross is scheduled to join me on the podcast tomorrow... 🔥
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Parliamentarian Nixes Workforce Pell From “Big Beautiful Bill” The decision shocked some higher ed lobbyists but is a win for critics of the plan.

If, like me, you're getting a crash course in civics while you follow the twists and turns of reconciliation, @jessicablake.bsky.social's reporting on the Senate Byrd bath includes helpful info about what steps are left for the Big Beautiful Bill to become law www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

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"Most alarming is how these two trends—politicized attacks on academic freedom and declining federal research support—reinforce each other." - Michael S. Harris, Southern Methodist University

“No nation can keep pace in the race for global leadership in innovation by politicizing its universities,” argues @drmichaelharris.bsky.social in a new #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/45a97GB

"No nation can keep pace in the race for global leadership in innovation by politicizing its universities."

In my editorial out today in Science, I discuss the devastating one-two punch of federal attacks on higher ed and Texas legislation targeting academic freedom.

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Santa Ono will NOT be the next University of Florida president after a contentious confirmation process before the Florida Board of Governors that resulted in a split vote to sign off on his hire. Story to come.

Acuña goes deep on first pitch. Unreal. Baseball isn’t supposed to be this easy.

Wonderful SMU Simmons graduation today!

a basketball player wearing a bulls jersey is dribbling the ball ALT: a basketball player wearing a bulls jersey is dribbling the ball

Frankly, you’re lucky he didn’t end things right then and there

Ep. 155: What’s Going On With College Athletics (and Why You Should Care) | Inside Higher Ed Whether you’re a die-hard fan, sports curious or someone who sees college athletics as a very exp

.@drkarenweaver.bsky.social has been my personal collegiate athletics guru for the last several months so I was eager to share her very smart and helpful (read: easy to understand for the noobs) wisdom about the crazy mess unfolding in the NCAA right now www.insidehighered.com/podcasts/key...

Former Penn board chair reveals new details from inside the boardroom leading to President Liz Magill’s resignation “In some ways, Penn was sort of where the first shots were fired in a war on elite universities,” Scott Bok said during an interview about his book, looking back on the fall 2023 semester.

Amazing details from Fmr Penn Board chair Scott Bok's new book.
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Pretty sure that ship has sailed. Only question now is how big of a yacht we’re building

Wonderful event celebrating the new Marriott Institute on campus. Will transform how students learn about hospitality.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Palmer O. Johnson Award, Denisa Gándara, Hadis Anahideh, Matthew P. Ison, Lorenzo Picchiarini)! Read the full announcement: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

Congrats to Utah gymnastics! Advancing to national championship!

Harvard Goes to the Mattresses and We Should All Fight Harvard’s bold move this week was the catalyst that should spur others to push back.

@harvard.edu brought the fight many of us wanted to see by taking the battle to the court of public opinion. We wanted an institution to push back on why we do what we do and the value we bring. As a communicator, I wanted that pushback to be done with words and actions.

Harvard delivered.

How Trump’s Early Actions Compare to Project 2025 Many of the Trump administration’s early actions have closely mirrored the recommendations of conservative think tanks.

The trump administration has fully or partially implemented nearly one-third of the 50 or so higher ed policy recommendations outlined in Project 2025. Can studying it prepare us for what's coming next? A terrific analysis by @jessicablake.bsky.social:
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Harvard Resists Trump’s Demands University leaders said the administration's demands are an attack on its independence. Hours later, billions in grants were frozen.

Harvard stands up to Trump then the government freezes $2.2 billion in grants @byjoshmoody.bsky.social reports www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

Personal double header. Start with baseball and end with softball!

Beautiful day for a baseball rivalry! Let’s go Utah!

A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.

Congrats to the Utah Red Rocks winning regional and headed to nationals!

What is this white stuff falling from the sky in April? Mother Nature, they are supposed to be jokes today not real…

Louisville President Abruptly Replaced University of Louisville president Kim Schatzel stepped down on Wednesday and her successor was hired the same day, leaving many unanswered questions about the transition.

University of Louisville's president resigned Wednesday and was replaced the same day without a formal search. Reasons for the sudden change are fuzzy, but one source cited the need for stability amid "incredible head winds" for higher ed.

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I had the most amazing conversation today with Father Malachi Van Tassell, President of St. Francis University, to discuss their pivotal decision to leave Division I and join Division III.

Bottom line-if you are clear about your institution's mission at this moment, embrace the opportunity to act.

Let’s play ball! Happy Opening Day everyone!

I hate Carolina-Duke playing in the NCAA tournament. I really hate it pre-Final Four. Just one thing to do: go win.