Disappearing Russia
The institutions of the West have lost much of their power to conserve the past for future generations. Lately, this has manifested within higher ed as a short-term outlook that … Continue reading “Disappearing Russia”
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Anthony Hennen
Anthony joined the Martin Center in October 2017. He holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism from Ohio University and a master's degree in politics/philosophy/economics from the Cevro Institute in Prague, Czech Republic.Previously, he worked as a staff writer for Red Alert Politics and as the administrative director for the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.
Articles by Anthony Hennen
Renewing the University: A Pro/Con of Proposals
Conservative thinkers are mostly united on the need for reforming the American college system, but they’re divided on how to do it. It can be hard to pin down, exactly, … Continue reading “Renewing the University: A Pro/Con of Proposals”
The Edifice Complex Has Come for Esports
Collegiate esports—competitive video gaming—has grown dramatically in recent years. Small private colleges and large state universities alike have built programs to attract students, grow name recognition, and pull in sponsorships. … Continue reading “The Edifice Complex Has Come for Esports”
Did You Know? The Higher Ed Bureaucracy Won the Pandemic
An ill wind has buffeted higher education in the year of the plague. Workers have been laid off, the ranks of the professoriate have shrunk, and enrollment declines across the … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Higher Ed Bureaucracy Won the Pandemic”
Did You Know? The Fight Over Campus Vaccine Mandates
As American higher ed prepares for the on-campus experience again, college leaders are encountering a problem: whether they can (or should) mandate the COVID-19 vaccine. The response varies by state … Continue reading “Did You Know? The Fight Over Campus Vaccine Mandates”
Did You Know? College Enrollments Fall Again
Student enrollment dipped at the beginning of the pandemic, but the numbers went from bad to worse a year later. As Inside Higher Ed reported, spring undergraduate enrollment fell almost … Continue reading “Did You Know? College Enrollments Fall Again”
Did You Know? UNC System Keeps Tuition Frozen for 5th Year
While annual tuition increases are the norm across higher ed, the University of North Carolina system has bucked this trend and kept tuition level for 5 years now. Though some … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC System Keeps Tuition Frozen for 5th Year”
Did You Know? COVID-19 Budget Cuts Hit Students and Profs, Not Admins
It only took a global pandemic to force public and private universities to cut their spending. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that about 650,000 jobs were cut in the … Continue reading “Did You Know? COVID-19 Budget Cuts Hit Students and Profs, Not Admins”
College Admissions Essays Are Getting Shorter—and More Political
The college admissions essay can be a stressful part of the application process for students. Like standardized test scores, however, their influence is waning. Many colleges have stopped requiring them. … Continue reading “College Admissions Essays Are Getting Shorter—and More Political”
Did You Know? Of Students Seeking Mental Health Help, 33% Cite the Pandemic
The mental stress for college students sparked by COVID-19 is showing up in campus mental health centers. New data from Penn State University’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) found … Continue reading “Did You Know? Of Students Seeking Mental Health Help, 33% Cite the Pandemic”