WgtiernFrom University World News:Democracy is under attack. Here’s what HE must do about itNov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
WgtiernStudent Loan Forgiveness Is Not DivineUntil we change our beliefs about the nature of poverty, we will end up in circular arguments about whether someone deserves $10,000…Nov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021
WgtiernThe University’s Role in Enabling Civil SocietyIn 1974, only about 30 of the world’s independent countries met the criteria of being an electoral democracy. Democracy then had a…Nov 7, 2021Nov 7, 2021
WgtiernWhat Does Higher Education Have to Learn from World War II?William G. TierneyApr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
WgtiernLemonade from Lemons: Improving College Preparedness After the PandemicThe pandemic has created short and long-term challenges for low-income first generation college-bound students. These challenges, however…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
WgtiernBelow the Salt: Academic Work in the 21st CenturyIn medieval times to sit above the salt was a place of honor. The saltcellar was in the middle of the table. Persons of distinction sat…Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
WgtiernHigher education seems to have been a bystander to the assault on democracy (opinion)In 1978, Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected to public office, gave what has come to be known as “ The Hope Speech.”Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
