Michael Harris
@drmichaelharris.bsky.social
ACE Fellow at University of Utah. Professor of Higher Education at SMU
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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.
September 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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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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TL; DR-it gives the NCAA almost everything it wants.
Ross is scheduled to join me on the podcast tomorrow... 🔥
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
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.
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July 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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... 🔥
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
TL; DR-it gives the NCAA almost everything it wants.
Ross is scheduled to join me on the podcast tomorrow... 🔥
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
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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.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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...
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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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June 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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...
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“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
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
“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
"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.
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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.
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June 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
"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.
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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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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.
June 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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.
Acuña goes deep on first pitch. Unreal. Baseball isn’t supposed to be this easy.
May 23, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Acuña goes deep on first pitch. Unreal. Baseball isn’t supposed to be this easy.
Wonderful SMU Simmons graduation today!
May 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Wonderful SMU Simmons graduation today!
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Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV's entrance with the Alan Parsons Project playing:
May 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV's entrance with the Alan Parsons Project playing:
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[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
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May 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
[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...
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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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April 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Amazing details from Fmr Penn Board chair Scott Bok's new book.
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Wonderful event celebrating the new Marriott Institute on campus. Will transform how students learn about hospitality.
April 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Wonderful event celebrating the new Marriott Institute on campus. Will transform how students learn about hospitality.
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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...
April 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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...
Congrats to Utah gymnastics! Advancing to national championship!
April 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Congrats to Utah gymnastics! Advancing to national championship!
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@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 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.
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April 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
@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 delivered.
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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...
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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.
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April 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
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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.
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April 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Harvard stands up to Trump then the government freezes $2.2 billion in grants @byjoshmoody.bsky.social reports www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...
Personal double header. Start with baseball and end with softball!
April 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Personal double header. Start with baseball and end with softball!
Beautiful day for a baseball rivalry! Let’s go Utah!
April 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Beautiful day for a baseball rivalry! Let’s go Utah!
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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.
April 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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.
Congrats to the Utah Red Rocks winning regional and headed to nationals!
April 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Congrats to the Utah Red Rocks winning regional and headed to nationals!
What is this white stuff falling from the sky in April? Mother Nature, they are supposed to be jokes today not real…
April 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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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.
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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.
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March 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...