Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE)

Michael Bastedo quoted in Inside Higher Ed. “The impact of test-optional policies on student success is still a pretty open question."

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/admissions/traditional-age/2026/04/09/new-study-shows-broad-approval-test-optional-policies #

New Study Shows Broad Approval of Test-Optional Policies Proponents of college admissions exams have argued that without the tests, colleges could admit students who aren’t ready. Researchers say their findings counter that claim.

Calling all Marsal School alumni and friends! If you’re attending the 2026 AERA Conference in Los Angeles, we hope you’ll join us for the Marsal School AERA Conference reception on Saturday, April 11. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and the chance to reconnect with colleagues. RSVP here: https://myumi.ch/mRn5J

Still time remaining to show your support for CSHPE this Giving BlueDay!

Giving Blueday 2026 Join me and make a gift to Giving Blueday!

Mary Wright (MA '00) pens Inside Higher Ed opinion piece, making the case for centers of teaching and learning.

The Case for Centers for Teaching and Learning (opinion) The work of CTLs is central to higher education.

Timothy Reese Cain (PhD '05) quoted in Inside Higher Ed article on the historical role of the AAU in academic censorship.

How Elite Colleges Aided Censorship During the Red Scares Powerful organizations during the Red Scares crafted a world where “academic freedom” was conditional on political allegiance.

CSHPE doctoral student Alex Chin offers advice about transferring PhD programs in Inside Higher Ed.

6 Tips for Transferring Ph.D. Programs (opinion) Sharing our transfer stories will help demystify a daunting process.

CSHPE alumna Fatema Haque has built a career rooted in leadership, community, creativity, and storytelling, from higher education curriculum design to community organizing and the arts. Her journey reflects how learning can shape purpose across every stage of life. Read the full story in the latest edition of Marsal Educator magazine at https://myumi.ch/qZW6W

Molly Kleinman (PhD '18) shares insights and raises questions in Michigan Advance article on impact on data center facilities on Michigan communities and resources.

As data centers flock to Michigan communities, what protections exist for residents? • Michigan Advance As tax incentives have marked Michigan open for business on data centers, an influx of proposals has drawn frustration and concern from residents across the state as landowners and local officials seek to bring these resource intensive facilities to their community. While proponents of these facilit...

Giving Tuesday is today! Make your donation to CSHPE go twice as far, thanks to Paul Bradley (PhD ’71) for his matching gift of $5,000.

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofMichigan/giving-tuesday-2025/pages/gt25-cshpe

Inside Higher Ed interviews Mary Wright (MA '00) about her move to the University of Sydney.

3 Questions for Professor Mary Wright From associate provost and CTL leader to professor of education scholarship.

Doctoral student Julius DiLorenzo coauthors Inside Higher Education opinion article.

The Erosion of Context in Admissions (opinion) The shift toward standardized metrics will make the selective college admissions process less fair, not more, Tara P. Nicola, Mandy Savitz-Romer and Julius DiLorenzo write.

Walt Ecton quoted in Education Week article.

Math and Career Education Are Now Top Grant Priorities for Ed. Dept. The announcement outlines what the administration plans to champion after canceling hundreds of grants in the past few weeks.