@mikenietzel.bsky.social
Retired University President, Higher Education, Jazz Guy, Cubs, Hawkeyes, Bears, Wildcats and Chiefs. Forbes Contributor
International college students increasingly turning away from the US. #AcademicSky #HigherEducation www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
New Survey: International Students Are Moving Away From U.S. Colleges
A new survey finds that U.S. universities are experiencing a decline in international undergraduate and graduate students, while many other regions are seeing increases.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
International college students increasingly turning away from the US. #AcademicSky #HigherEducation www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
More higher education gifts from MacKenzie Scott. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
MacKenzie Scott Extends Her Philanthropy To Tribal, Community Colleges
Mackenzie Scott is expanding her higher education giving, with record gifts announced this week for a community college in Oklahoma and a tiny tribal college in Nebraska.
www.forbes.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
More higher education gifts from MacKenzie Scott. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
A vote of no confidence in the chancellor has been cast by the University of Nebraska Senate. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
University Of Nebraska Senate Votes No-Confidence Against Chancellor
By a 60-14 margin, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Senate has voted that it has no-confidence in the leadership of Chancellor Rodney Bennett.
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
A vote of no confidence in the chancellor has been cast by the University of Nebraska Senate. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
The transfers will likely add red tape, not cut it; they will grow, not shrink, bureaucracy; and they will weaken accountability for how federal money is spent. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
What Breaking Up The U.S. Education Department Could Mean For Colleges
As part of its efforts to break up the Education Department, the Trump administration farmed out many of its major functions to four other federal agencies this week.
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The transfers will likely add red tape, not cut it; they will grow, not shrink, bureaucracy; and they will weaken accountability for how federal money is spent. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
When it comes to confronting bad guys, Trump is a big chicken.
Trump: I’m very proud of the job he’s done. What he’s done is incredible in terms of human rights.
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When it comes to confronting bad guys, Trump is a big chicken.
MacKenzie Scott’s HBCU Gift Bonanza continues. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
MacKenzie Scott Gives A Total Of $276 Million To Five More HBCUs
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott continues her recent remarkable run of HBCU philanthropy with new gifts totaling $276 million to five universities.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
MacKenzie Scott’s HBCU Gift Bonanza continues. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Applications to college for next year down sharply among international students. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Report: College Applications Are Up, Except For International Students
The latest report from the Common App shows first-year applicants increasing by 5%, but international applicants dropping by 9% compared to the same time last year.
www.forbes.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Applications to college for next year down sharply among international students. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
The 2026 U.S. Rhodes Scholars Have Been Named. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
The 32 U.S. Rhodes Scholars For 2026 Are Announced
The 2026 cohort of Rhodes Scholars from the United States was announced Saturday. The 32 Rhodes Scholars will go to Oxford University next October for graduate studies.
www.forbes.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The 2026 U.S. Rhodes Scholars Have Been Named. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Ten senior scholars honored with the Barry Prize. #HigherEd # AcademicSky
Here are the 10 recipients of the Barry Prize for 2025. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
American Academy Of Sciences & Letters Awards 10 Barry Prizes For 2025
The American Academy of Sciences & Letters has named the 10 recipients of this year’s Barry Prize, awarded to U.S. scholars for distinguished intellectual achievements.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Ten senior scholars honored with the Barry Prize. #HigherEd # AcademicSky
Here are the 10 recipients of the Barry Prize for 2025. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
American Academy Of Sciences & Letters Awards 10 Barry Prizes For 2025
The American Academy of Sciences & Letters has named the 10 recipients of this year’s Barry Prize, awarded to U.S. scholars for distinguished intellectual achievements.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Here are the 10 recipients of the Barry Prize for 2025. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Johns Hopkins to go tuition-free for eligible students next year. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Johns Hopkins Univ. To Go Tuition-Free For Eligible Undergraduates
Undergraduates from families with annual income less than $200,000 will be able to attend Johns Hopkins University tuition-free beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Johns Hopkins to go tuition-free for eligible students next year. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Trump “knew about the girls” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Trump “knew about the girls” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Facing financial crisis, Rider University will cut employee pay and 25% of faculty positions. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Rider University To Cut Employee Pay 14%, Reduce Its Faculty By 25%
Facing a financial crisis and possible loss of accreditation, Rider University will cut compensation by 14%, end several benefits, and eliminate 35-40 faculty positions.
www.forbes.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Facing financial crisis, Rider University will cut employee pay and 25% of faculty positions. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Nation’s college enrollment increases again this fall. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Report: College Enrollment On Track To Increase For 3rd Straight Year
A preliminary report finds that total enrollment at colleges and universities increased 2.0% this fall, powered largely by a 2.4% increase in undergraduate enrollment.
www.forbes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Nation’s college enrollment increases again this fall. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Ohio State University to add 100 faculty as part of new AI push. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Ohio State University To Add 100 New Faculty As Part Of AI Initiative
Seeking to become a national AI leader, The Ohio State University will hire 100 new tenure-track faculty with expertise in artificial intelligence over the next 5 years.
www.forbes.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Ohio State University to add 100 faculty as part of new AI push. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Affording college remains out of reach for many students, but claims that college costs are soaring far beyond inflation turn out not to be true. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Adjusted For Inflation, Net Public College Tuition Has Fallen Recently
A new College Board report reveals a welcome trend: after adjusting for inflation, the net cost of tuition at public institutions has decreased over the past decade.
www.forbes.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Affording college remains out of reach for many students, but claims that college costs are soaring far beyond inflation turn out not to be true. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Sandwich thrower walks!!https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/us/politics/trump-sandwich-guy-verdict.html
Jurors Find Sandwich Hurler Not Guilty of Assault
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Sandwich thrower walks!!https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/us/politics/trump-sandwich-guy-verdict.html
Another university leader faces a faculty no-confidence vote. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Un. Of Nebraska Faculty Schedule No-Confidence Vote On Chancellor
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Senate has scheduled a “no confidence” vote on Chancellor Rodney Bennett over his plans to cut $27.5 million from the budget.
www.forbes.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Another university leader faces a faculty no-confidence vote. #HigherEd #AcademicSky www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Welcome to Donald Trump’s No Fly Zone. www.cnn.com/2025/11/05/u...
Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues | CNN
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flights at dozens of major airports as early as Friday if no shutdown deal is reached, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced at a news conferenc...
www.cnn.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Welcome to Donald Trump’s No Fly Zone. www.cnn.com/2025/11/05/u...
FY 2025 shaping up to be a good year for university endowments. #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Major universities are reporting strong endowment performance for FY 2025. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Several Major Universities Post Double-Digit Endowment Gains In FY2025
As colleges begin reporting their endowments' performance for FY 2025, the early news finds many nationally prominent institutions posting double-digit returns.
www.forbes.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
FY 2025 shaping up to be a good year for university endowments. #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Mackenzie Scott continues her HBCU philanthropy with three more major gifts. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
MacKenzie Scott’s HBCU Donations Surge, With $172 Million In New Gifts
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s blockbuster philanthropy continues, with announcements of new donations totaling $172 million given to three HBCUs.
www.forbes.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Mackenzie Scott continues her HBCU philanthropy with three more major gifts. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Major universities are reporting strong endowment performance for FY 2025. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Several Major Universities Post Double-Digit Endowment Gains In FY2025
As colleges begin reporting their endowments' performance for FY 2025, the early news finds many nationally prominent institutions posting double-digit returns.
www.forbes.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Major universities are reporting strong endowment performance for FY 2025. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...