Dr. Laura De Veau (@drdeveautrain) #CollegeClosures are on everyone’s mind, but perhaps we are asking the wrong questions. My latest:

#CollegeClosures are on everyone's mind with the news out of Hampshire College, the inevitable decision about Anna Maria College, & the Huron report predicting the demise of a significant portion of #HigherEd institutions. Perhaps we are asking the wrong questions.

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Carving Up the Orange What Syracuse’s Program Cuts Signal for Student Affairs

With the announcement by Syracuse University that the Orange is going to be facing some pretty remarkable cuts, Student Affairs professionals need to be thinking about what this may mean for their own campus. My latest on Substack. Enjoy. #HigherEd #StudentAffairs open.substack.com/pub/drdeveau...

Exclusive: Read the draft executive emergency order for Trump to take control of elections Lawyers and legal experts explicitly said that such an order is blatantly unconstitutional.

🚨BREAKING: Democracy Docket has obtained a draft of the executive order being circulated with the White House that would allow Trump to take unprecedented control over voting. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

The GOAT

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson arrested Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Breaking: Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has been arrested amid investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Myth of “Let Them” Choosing yourself isn’t avoidance. It’s accountability.

The idea that we should just #LetThem never sat right with me. I would rather choose myself. My latest on Substack open.substack.com/pub/drdeveau...

In Search of Pragmatists? Gen Z is Here For the Challenge

While I may be accused of being overly focused on the tensions that exist in a multi-generational workplace, now is a time where the #pragmatism of Generation Z may lead to more effective workplaces in #HigherEd. My Latest:
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ProTip: Trader Joes on the morning of #ValentinesDay is a chaotic hellhole of Dad's trying to "dad" while their wives watch Heated Rivalry for the 5th time and failing at wrangling their children in the tight isles.

Frictionless Isn’t the Point Why Higher Ed Should Design for Humane Friction, Not Seamless Student Lives

Frictionless is a term of art in the tech world and it's seeping into #HigherEd. In my latest Substack I encourage student facing #HigherEdPros to be sure that we incorporate "Humane Friction" or we risk churning out graduates who are lacking in adult skills. open.substack.com/pub/drdeveau...

How many Super Bowl ads have computer augmented the actors to look younger? And why does this make me really absurdly angry?

Why is there a STARBUCKS in Italy at the NBC Olympic set? I mean COME ON? Why do we RUIN EVERYTHING?? #Olympics

Big Fish, New Ponds How Graduate School Reframes Belonging and Responsibility

Considering the reality that this generation of graduate students will not only replace me and my fellow #HigherEd pros, they will have to move the profession forward, I am grateful for the work I get to do each day.
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It should not take a court order to get a toddler out of a prison.

Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ Star, Dies at 71 Catherine O'Hara, a legendary Hollywood actor known for her roles in 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone,' has died. She was 71.

This is absolutely gutting. Catherine O'Hara was an incredibly talented and hysterically funning person. No one better. My heart truly hurts right now.

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January 30, 2026: National Shutdown What we can do from where we are

The #NationalShutdown is here, & a lot of us are feeling helpless. I’m choosing to channel that into support for Minneapolis students whose campuses are on the front lines. A concrete way to show up today: direct your dollars to student emergency funds. #HigherEd

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Greg Bovino looks like when you leave your feet in water for too long

Soundtrack for a Core Memory The Blizzard of '78 had a groove.

I do hope you enjoy this latest #SnowDay inspired Substack. it comes with a Blizzard of 78 inspired soundtrack. Like, comment, share and subscribe. It makes me all warm and fuzzy when you do. open.substack.com/pub/drdeveau...

I don't know if the energy is about to shift...but the schedule sure is….

BOSTON CELTICS ROAD GAMES
Last 29 days: 11
Next 25 days: 2

BOSTON CELTICS HOME GAMES
Last 33 days: 5
Next 18 days: 7

Thinking about #SnowDays and Student Success. #HigherEd

Snow Days Decisions, delays, and the weight of winter

It's gonna be a crazy snow event - which gets me thinking about the art of navigating calling for a Snow Day. I hope you enjoy my latest Substack #HigherEd #SnowDay
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General Chapman’s Last Stand | Revisionist History Good fences make good neighbors. Or maybe not.

This podcast lives rent free in my mind. Imagine if this had never happened on the Mexican Border. www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/rev...

The "Heated Rivalry" Post OK, I'll Admit it. I'm Weak

My latest Substack considers what #HigherEd may learn from #heatedrivalry about how we speak and address issues of #masculinity #belonging and all things connection on campus. And maybe learn something from a hockey podcast.
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Buckle up - it will be a while.

Tap to Disconnect Finding stillness in a world built for distraction

For today's "Friday Sign-Off" I am sharing my intention to disconnect from what is unproductive, unhealthy and downright nonsense. My latest Substack is available now. #Disconnect #HealthyMind #Intention open.substack.com/pub/drdeveau...

ALERT: Boston health officials have announced that the flu has been linked to the deaths of two children under age 2, bringing the state total to four pediatric flu-related deaths.

These are the first pediatric flu deaths reported in Boston since 2013.

Put a pin in this era of #HigherEd censorship. It will allow us to do a full scale analysis of when we became less human.

Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has launched administrative action against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, which could affect Kelly's rank and retirement pay.

"Pete Hegseth wants to send the message to every single retired servicemember that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesn't like, they will come after them the same way. It's outrageous and it is wrong. There is nothing more un-American than that," Kelly added.

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‘We are in class five rapids right now.’ New England’s liberal arts colleges are in crisis. Can their model survive? - The Boston Globe Ten college presidents spoke to the Globe in defense of their institutions.

Useful #HigherEd read from the The Boston Globe. While headline writers are not the reporters (& visa versa), I don’t particularly feel that the 10 College Prez's were ever asked the question that is posed by the headline. And I don’t believe they answered it. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/06/m...

Hahaha. Since my guidance counselor told me I wasn’t “college material” and that I should consider joining the military or get married I think that the writers of this article should take a step aside and be miserable as a collective.

Holiday Visit Some things are better in Black and White

My final #Substack of the year. More of a #reflection on life rather than my usual commentary on #HigherEd, but then again, it's important to take a moment and take stock. #HappyNewYear and thank you to my readers and subscribers.

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