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ACE Fellow at University of Utah. Professor of Higher Education at SMU

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TVP Communications @tvpcomms.bsky.social · 22d

In a new Trusted Voices podcast, @tvparrot.bsky.social and guest host @drmichaelharris.bsky.social discuss recent changes to accreditation and talk with Father Malachi Van Tassell, President of Saint Francis University, about how mission guided the decision to move to DIII athletics. Now streaming.

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Feb 11

AERA and COPAFS have issued a statement on the sudden termination of 169 contracts within IES, including those that NCES holds for the collection and reporting of education statistics. Read the full statement: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

AERA and COPAFS Statement on the New Administration’s Sudden Termination of National Center for Education Statistics Contracts

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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · Feb 11

Here's why your education friends had a real rough one today. It's... it's the entire education data collection apparatus of the United States.

www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

Screenshot of the article that reads: The Institute of Education Sciences, the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education, appears to be the latest agency in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency office.

Dozens of researchers and contractors received notices Feb. 10, directing them to immediately stop work on research projects and program evaluations financed by IES, a federal agency with a roughly $800 million budget, sources say.

It was not immediately clear which—or how many—of IES’ hundreds of contracts are affected, though one source estimated roughly 170.

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · Jul 17

Ross Dellinger from Yahoo Sports breaks the news on Trump's draft executive order for college sports-

TL; DR-it gives the NCAA almost everything it wants.

Ross is scheduled to join me on the podcast tomorrow... 🔥
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President Trump working on executive order intending to 'preserve' college sports from 'threat'

In a draft, Donald Trump directs his cabinet to create policy for antitrust protection, state preemption and employment.

sports.yahoo.com

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · Jun 27

If, like me, you're getting a crash course in civics while you follow the twists and turns of reconciliation, @jessicablake.bsky.social's reporting on the Senate Byrd bath includes helpful info about what steps are left for the Big Beautiful Bill to become law www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

Parliamentarian Nixes Workforce Pell From “Big Beautiful Bill”

The decision shocked some higher ed lobbyists but is a win for critics of the plan.

www.insidehighered.com

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · Jun 24

Come work at @insidehighered.com! We're looking for a reporter to cover the faculty beat. You'll be joining a passionate, hardworking and incredibly collaborative newsroom. DM me if you'd like to know more ihe.teamtailor.com/jobs/6090901...

Faculty Reporter - Inside Higher Ed

Join the leading newsroom covering US higher education.

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Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Jun 6

"No nation can keep pace in the race for global leadership in innovation by politicizing its universities."

In my editorial out today in Science, I discuss the devastating one-two punch of federal attacks on higher ed and Texas legislation targeting academic freedom.

scim.ag/45a97GB

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Science Magazine @science.org · Jun 5

“No nation can keep pace in the race for global leadership in innovation by politicizing its universities,” argues @drmichaelharris.bsky.social in a new #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/45a97GB

"Most alarming is how these two trends—politicized attacks on academic freedom and declining federal research support—reinforce each other." - Michael S. Harris, Southern Methodist University

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Josh Moody @byjoshmoody.bsky.social · Jun 3

Santa Ono will NOT be the next University of Florida president after a contentious confirmation process before the Florida Board of Governors that resulted in a split vote to sign off on his hire. Story to come.

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George Pearkes @peark.es · May 27

*US ORDERS HALT TO STUDENT VISA INTERVIEWS: POLITICO

Trump team orders stop to new student visa interviews, as it weighs expanding social media vetting

The directive came in a Tuesday cable obtained by POLITICO.

www.politico.com

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Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · May 23

Acuña goes deep on first pitch. Unreal. Baseball isn’t supposed to be this easy.

Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · May 16

Wonderful SMU Simmons graduation today!

Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · May 10

Frankly, you’re lucky he didn’t end things right then and there

a basketball player wearing a bulls jersey is dribbling the ball

ALT: a basketball player wearing a bulls jersey is dribbling the ball

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · May 8

[email protected] has been my personal collegiate athletics guru for the last several months so I was eager to share her very smart and helpful (read: easy to understand for the noobs) wisdom about the crazy mess unfolding in the NCAA right now www.insidehighered.com/podcasts/key...

Ep. 155: What’s Going On With College Athletics (and Why You Should Care) | Inside Higher Ed

Whether you’re a die-hard fan, sports curious or someone who sees college athletics as a very exp

www.insidehighered.com

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The Digital DAM 🦫 @thedigitaldam.com · May 8

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV's entrance with the Alan Parsons Project playing:

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · Apr 28

Amazing details from Fmr Penn Board chair Scott Bok's new book.
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Former Penn board chair reveals new details from inside the boardroom leading to President Liz Magill’s resignation

“In some ways, Penn was sort of where the first shots were fired in a war on elite universities,” Scott Bok said during an interview about his book, looking back on the fall 2023 semester.

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Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Apr 27

Pretty sure that ship has sailed. Only question now is how big of a yacht we’re building

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AERA @aeraedresearch.bsky.social · Apr 18

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Palmer O. Johnson Award, Denisa Gándara, Hadis Anahideh, Matthew P. Ison, Lorenzo Picchiarini)! Read the full announcement: www.aera.net/Newsroom/AER...

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Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Apr 18

Wonderful event celebrating the new Marriott Institute on campus. Will transform how students learn about hospitality.

Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Apr 18

Congrats to Utah gymnastics! Advancing to national championship!

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Teresa Valerio Parrot @tvparrot.bsky.social · Apr 16

@harvard.edu brought the fight many of us wanted to see by taking the battle to the court of public opinion. We wanted an institution to push back on why we do what we do and the value we bring. As a communicator, I wanted that pushback to be done with words and actions.

Harvard delivered.

Harvard Goes to the Mattresses and We Should All Fight

Harvard’s bold move this week was the catalyst that should spur others to push back.

www.insidehighered.com

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Susan Greenberg @susanhgreenberg.insidehighered.com · Apr 15

The trump administration has fully or partially implemented nearly one-third of the 50 or so higher ed policy recommendations outlined in Project 2025. Can studying it prepare us for what's coming next? A terrific analysis by @jessicablake.bsky.social:
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

How Trump’s Early Actions Compare to Project 2025

Many of the Trump administration’s early actions have closely mirrored the recommendations of conservative think tanks.

www.insidehighered.com

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Sara Custer @saracuster.insidehighered.com · Apr 15

Harvard stands up to Trump then the government freezes $2.2 billion in grants @byjoshmoody.bsky.social reports www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

Harvard Resists Trump’s Demands

University leaders said the administration's demands are an attack on its independence. Hours later, billions in grants were frozen.

www.insidehighered.com

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Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Apr 12

Personal double header. Start with baseball and end with softball!

Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Apr 11

Beautiful day for a baseball rivalry! Let’s go Utah!

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Apr 7

A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.

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Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Apr 6

Congrats to the Utah Red Rocks winning regional and headed to nationals!

Michael Harris @drmichaelharris.bsky.social · Apr 1

What is this white stuff falling from the sky in April? Mother Nature, they are supposed to be jokes today not real…

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Josh Moody @byjoshmoody.bsky.social · Mar 28

University of Louisville's president resigned Wednesday and was replaced the same day without a formal search. Reasons for the sudden change are fuzzy, but one source cited the need for stability amid "incredible head winds" for higher ed.

www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

Louisville President Abruptly Replaced

University of Louisville president Kim Schatzel stepped down on Wednesday and her successor was hired the same day, leaving many unanswered questions about the transition.

www.insidehighered.com

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Dr. Karen Weaver @drkarenweaver.bsky.social · Mar 28

I had the most amazing conversation today with Father Malachi Van Tassell, President of St. Francis University, to discuss their pivotal decision to leave Division I and join Division III.

Bottom line-if you are clear about your institution's mission at this moment, embrace the opportunity to act.

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