Graham Vyse

2 weeks ago | chronicle.com | Graham Vyse |Carmen Mendoza |Maura Mahoney

It’s hard to get today’s college students to read. Many are unable — or unwilling — to do it, especially if they’re assigned longer texts. When they are reading, they’re struggling with comprehension and analysis. Professors say it’s much worse than what they’ve encountered with students in the past. What’s causing this change? And how are instructors responding to it?

1 month ago | chronicle.com | Graham Vyse |Erica Lusk |Maura Mahoney |Carmen Mendoza

You keep hearing about the “demographic cliff” higher education is facing. It’s an ominous-sounding term for the steep decline in traditional-age students projected to start by 2026, with the number of new high-school graduates expected to fall by about 13 percent by 2041. The consequences of the cliff will vary across geographic regions and types of institutions, yet there’s widespread worry about its effect. How did higher ed get to this precipice? And what does it mean for students?

Nov 4, 2024 | chronicle.com | Graham Vyse

With the election drawing to a close on Tuesday, colleges are bracing for a post-election period that could be contentious regardless of whether former President Donald J. Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris wins the White House.

Jan 4, 2024 | governing.com | Graham Vyse |Alan Greenblatt |Jabari Simama

Despite her notoriety and real influence, and the declining stigma of the socialist label, Sawant’s experience demonstrates the difficulty Marxists face in this country. Marxists who get voted into local public positions face this conundrum: Their goal of dismantling the market economy and moving its political benefits away from those with the most significant wealth and power is not a daily concern to constituents concerned with their city’s living conditions.

Dec 20, 2023 | governing.com | Alan Greenblatt |Aaron M. Renn |Caroline Cournoyer |Graham Vyse

James Brainard is one of the longest-serving mayors in the country and may be the most prominent suburban mayor. The city’s population has tripled since he took office, while its taxable property base has increased sixfold. Largely as a result of his ideas and projects, Carmel has been consistently recognized as one of the country’s best places to live. James Brainard doesn’t care about consensus. During his 28 years as mayor of Carmel, Ind., he has completely reshaped the city’s landscape.