WgtiernFrom University World News:Democracy is under attack. Here’s what HE must do about it7 min read·Nov 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…5 min read·Nov 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…5 min read·Nov 7, 2021----
WgtiernWhat Does Higher Education Have to Learn from World War II?William G. Tierney6 min read·Apr 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…4 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Jan 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.”4 min read·Jan 16, 2021----
