News I’m staying in higher education. You should, too. 19 Oct 202119 Oct 2021 There’s been significant chatter of late from people who are choosing to leave higher education. In some cases, tenured faculty are heading for the exit. In many others, part-time adjuncts…
News China Focus: Biden could improve U.S.-China relations by ditching the “China Initiative” but… 28 Sep 2021 In my latest editorial for China Focus, I examine why President Biden could -- but will not -- abandon the "China Initiative" that has harmed U.S.-Chinese relations. Biden will be…
News Faculty at Tennessee want Anming Hu to return 26 Sep 2021 For the second time in as many weeks, the faculty at a prominent U.S. university are standing up for Chinese scholars. We can hope this trend continues. This time, the…
News CGTN: U.S. academics show a spine, support their Chinese colleagues 16 Sep 2021 In my latest editorial for CGTN, I commend a group of U.S. professors for supporting their Chinese colleagues working throughout America. And I demand more. Although mine is only one…
News A quiz to determine if you are pro-life 4 Sep 2021 By answering just a few questions, you can determine if you are pro-life. So, grab your pencil and a note pad. The rules are rather simple: Answer yes or no…
News Your professional mission and vision statements 3 Sep 2021 The initial meeting of my Communication Seminar course was last evening. And it's in that first class that I talk to students about establishing their professional mission and vision statements.…
News The Guardian: U.K. university students not happy with their education 23 Jun 2021 The Guardian examines why college students in the United Kingdom are not happy right now. Twice as many students thought their courses offered poor value (44%) than in 2019-20, despite…
News The Diplomat: Challenges remain in place as U.S. prepares to again welcome Chinese students 13 May 2021 The Diplomat notes that there's good and bad news when examining the expected resurgence of Chinese students at U.S. universities. There is a real danger in extreme politicization of a…
News CGTN: Higher education’s responsibility to a shared future 10 May 2021 My latest editorial for CGTN reminds those of us in higher education of the importance of recognizing a shared future.
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