Monthly Archives: January 2025

(Source: 11trees) A week or so ago (Sunday, January 19th), a day before President Trump’s inauguration, I woke up, ate my breakfast, opened my daily paper, and was immediately exposed to major changes in ongoing global events: the inauguration the … Continue reading →

(Source: Reddit) Last week’s blog was focused on some of the actions that colleges are taking to counter the  recent decline in enrollment. The key entry on that blog was not the final steps that some colleges find themselves having … Continue reading →

(Source: Lauren Pyke, The Daily Tar Heel) Last week’s blog returned to the issue of declining global enrollment in universities. I looked specifically at the impacts of the ongoing trend of declining global fertility, with a focus on the US. … Continue reading →

Previous blogs on the decline in college enrollment (May 30th, October 25th, and October 31, 2023) were inspired by my teaching experience. I am returning to this issue from the broader perspective with a focus on the US. This blog … Continue reading →